Atrium Health has launched its first pediatric hospital-at-home program in Charlotte, North Carolina, to provide high-quality care for pediatric patients in their homes in response to capacity challenges at traditional facilities. Launched in February, the program has treated nearly 30 patients, focusing on areas like feeding, nutrition, and infectious disease management, with careful consideration of the medical services suitable for home delivery. The initiative aims to offer families a more comfortable environment during treatment and has already shown benefits, such as enabling some newborns to return home earlier and enhancing emotional well-being by keeping families close to their support networks.

Atrium Health Launches Innovative Pediatric Hospital-at-Home Program in Charlotte Becker's Hospital Review

The Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) has proposed a consultative process with cybersecurity leaders instead of moving forward with the January 2025 NPRM for the HIPAA Security Rule, citing concerns that the NPRM may not effectively address the systemic cybersecurity challenges faced by the healthcare sector. The HSCC's Cybersecurity Working Group has pointed out potential budgetary and implementation issues, advocating for a year-long consultation to develop tailored cybersecurity policies. Additionally, HSCC highlighted previous collaborative efforts with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to assess hospital cybersecurity and set performance goals, arguing that the NPRM overlooks these advancements. Financially, HHS estimates that implementing the NPRM would require approximately $9 billion in the first year and $6 billion annually for the next four years.

HSCC Advocates Consultations Over Costly HIPAA Security Rule Proposal TechTarget

A security breach involving a widely used iOS GPS tracking app has compromised the personal data of approximately 320,000 users, including sensitive information such as GPS locations and phone numbers. Researchers from Cybernews found that a misconfiguration in the app's Firebase database security settings, specifically the lack of password protection, allowed unauthorized access to real-time data. The breach not only exposed user locations but also revealed usernames, device details, and critical API keys, raising significant concerns about privacy and potential exploitation by cybercriminals.

Major Security Flaw Exposes Personal Data of 320,000 GPS App Users CyberNews

Apple has issued a security advisory regarding three critical zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-24200, CVE-2025-24201, and CVE-2025-24085) that are actively being exploited in cyberattacks, affecting a range of devices including iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Users are strongly advised to update their devices immediately to reduce security risks. The first vulnerability allows attackers to disable USB Restricted Mode, compromising device security, while the second affects WebKit, enabling malicious web content to bypass security measures. The third vulnerability involves a flaw in the CoreMedia component, which is critical for handling audio and video.

Apple Urges Immediate Updates to Fix Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Cybersecurity News