The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City has appointed Dr. Ashis Barad as its first chief digital and technology officer, consolidating IT, digital initiatives, and data management into a single strategic role. Influenced by new CEO Dr. Bryan Kelly, Dr. Barad aims to integrate artificial intelligence into HSS operations to enhance patient care and improve technology adoption among healthcare providers and patients. With significant experience, including the implementation of the Epic electronic health record system, he plans to create a cohesive technology stack to address existing gaps in technology adoption within the healthcare sector.

HSS Appoints Dr. Ashis Barad as Chief Digital Officer to Transform Healthcare Becker's Hospital Review

Microsoft's latest update addresses 161 security vulnerabilities in Windows, representing the largest patch deployment since 2017. This release includes three zero-day vulnerabilities, actively being exploited, emphasizing the need for immediate system updates. Among the critical issues are nine remote code execution vulnerabilities, with some receiving a CVSS score of 9.8, particularly concerning CVE-2025-21298, which allows code execution through a malicious .rtf file. These updates aim to strengthen defenses against ongoing cybersecurity threats.

Microsoft's Major Update Tackles 161 Vulnerabilities, Urges Immediate Action Krebs on Security

OpenAI has launched a beta feature called Tasks for ChatGPT, enabling users to set reminders and generate responses at specified times, including recurring tasks. Currently available only to Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers, this feature allows users to create tasks using plain language prompts and receive notifications when tasks are due. Users can manage up to ten scheduled tasks simultaneously and modify them as needed. This development enhances ChatGPT's functionality to better support users in managing daily responsibilities, marking a significant move towards more autonomous AI applications.

OpenAI Launches Tasks Feature for ChatGPT, Transforming Digital Assistance Ars Technica

Nursing leaders at Providence and Trinity Health are re-evaluating the relevance of traditional nurse-to-patient ratios in light of advancing virtual nursing services. Research indicates that these virtual models can enhance communication and quality of care without adhering to conventional ratios. Cynthia Salisbury from Providence argues that focusing on ratios may stifle innovation, as healthcare confronts challenges like higher acuity cases and nursing shortages. Trinity Health's TogetherTeam program illustrates this shift, implementing a hybrid staffing approach that combines in-person and virtual roles to better meet patient needs.

Nursing Leaders Challenge Ratios, Embrace Virtual Care Innovations Becker's Hospital Review