Albert Oriol, CIO of Rady Children’s Hospital, underscores the impact of precision medicine on healthcare during a recent interview, particularly in light of the hospital's upcoming merger with Children's Hospital of Orange County. He advocates for increased genetic testing of newborns and argues against neglecting technological advancements that can improve health outcomes. Facing challenges such as low Medicaid reimbursement and provider burnout, Oriol promotes the use of robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence to ease clinician workloads. Additionally, he highlights the hospital's dedication to integrating research with clinical practice through initiatives like the BeginNGS platform, which utilizes both human and AI resources to enhance genetic disease screening and treatment for newborns.

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Chani Cordero, CIO and Chief Digital Officer at Brooke Army Medical Center, underscores the role of storytelling in her leadership practice, viewing it as essential for connecting strategy with execution and fostering innovation. She employs visual aids and real-world analogies to clarify complex technical concepts, making them accessible to non-technical audiences. Cordero also emphasizes the importance of storytelling with data, transforming numerical information into narratives to highlight decision-making implications and identify improvement opportunities. Through her approach, she aims to bridge the gap between technology and the people it serves.

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On March 3, 2025, Atlas Healthcare Group reported a data breach affecting sensitive consumer information, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical records, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The breach, which was discovered through an internal investigation, had allowed unauthorized access to confidential files since January 20, 2023. Atlas Healthcare, which operates several facilities across the northeastern United States, is in the process of notifying those impacted and is assessing the full extent of the compromise to inform affected individuals about potential risks and protective measures.

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A suspect has been arrested following a targeted shooting at Corewell Health Beaumont hospital in Troy, Michigan, where a 25-year-old man was shot twice in the arm and is in stable condition. The incident occurred early on the morning of March 20, 2025, prompting a rapid response from local and federal law enforcement after a call from hospital security. Police apprehended the suspect within a few hours, although their identity has not been released. The hospital was briefly placed on lockdown, along with nearby schools and daycare centers, but operations were set to resume following the suspect's arrest.

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