In this post, Joey Meneses, CTO at Grady Health System, examines strategies for managing shadow IT that focus on understanding employee needs while ensuring security. Organizations are encouraged to implement comprehensive discovery methods and technological controls, coupled with streamlined approval processes and ongoing employee education. This dual approach not only mitigates security risks associated with unauthorized systems but also enhances IT efficiency by addressing the root causes of shadow IT use, thereby creating a more secure and responsive business environment.

Tackling Shadow IT: Strategies to Boost Security and Efficiency LinkedIn

The House has passed a stopgap funding bill that will extend the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' "Hospital-at-Home" waiver program until September 2025, allowing hospitals to deliver inpatient-level care in patients' homes. Originally created during the COVID-19 pandemic, this program has been extended twice and enables hospitals to receive equivalent reimbursement for home care as for inpatient care. Although 378 hospitals in 39 states are currently participating, experts like Harold Miller suggest that the existing waiver framework may not be sustainable in the long term despite evidence of improved patient outcomes associated with home care.

House Passes Bill to Extend Hospital-at-Home Program Through 2025 MedPage Today

Bank of America has confirmed a data breach that exposed sensitive customer information, including social security numbers, due to improper handling by a third-party data destruction vendor. Though the exact number of affected individuals remains undisclosed, the bank serves around 69 million consumers and small businesses. In light of the breach, the bank is notifying potentially impacted clients and providing two years of free identity theft protection services through Experian. Customers are advised to monitor their accounts for unusual activity and implement additional security measures. This breach follows a previous incident earlier in the year involving another third-party software vendor.

Bank of America Faces Major Data Breach, Exposes Customer Information Daily Mail

Talkspace is collaborating with the U.S. Navy to launch a pilot program offering free virtual mental health services to around 25,000 sailors and their dependents at six naval bases, including Newport News and Puget Sound. This initiative allows eligible participants, including sailors and dependents aged 13 and older, to access unlimited messaging therapy, live video sessions, and a self-guided mental health program via Talkspace’s licensed providers. The services are available on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform to ensure user confidentiality.

Navy Launches Free Virtual Mental Health Program for 25,000 Sailors Talkspace