Henry Ford Health recently held a two-day summit titled "Advancing Health Equity: Bridging the Telehealth Divide," aimed at addressing disparities in healthcare access related to telehealth. Hosted in Detroit and focused on digital health equity, the event gathered community organizations, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to discuss barriers and opportunities in this area. The summit, inspired by a Telehealth Equity Catalyst award, sought to promote collaboration and generate actionable solutions, with an emphasis on including individuals with lived experiences in the conversation to foster a more inclusive dialogue. Participants engaged in sessions assessing various aspects of digital equity, recognizing the necessity for greater awareness and support as healthcare continues to evolve.

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Experts are raising concerns about the increasingly sophisticated methods of email attacks as organizations approach 2025, as outlined in a report by Abnormal Security. The report identifies five advanced attack types: cryptocurrency-related phishing, file-sharing phishing, multichannel phishing, business email compromise (BEC), and email account takeover. Email remains a primary entry point for cybercriminals who exploit trust through impersonation. The evolving landscape, especially with the integration of AI for personalized messaging, necessitates awareness and preparedness to effectively counter these threats.

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Rice University and Houston Methodist have established the Digital Health Institute, a collaborative initiative aimed at transforming healthcare through technology and expertise. This multiyear partnership combines Houston Methodist’s academic medical research capabilities with Rice’s strengths in engineering and AI to develop innovative solutions that enhance patient care, boost operational efficiency, and promote equitable healthcare access. Led by prominent figures from both institutions, the institute will focus on key areas such as AI-driven disease diagnosis, predictive analytics, remote patient monitoring, personalized medicine, advanced imaging technologies, and expanded telemedicine services.

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Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting digital collaboration tools to improve patient care and team communication, as demonstrated by Moffitt Cancer Center, which implemented Zoom for telemedicine following a successful pilot in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic drastically shifted telemedicine visits from 15% to nearly 87% in just two years. Moffitt created a secure telehealth system that integrates Zoom with its electronic health records, enabling efficient remote post-operative care and enhancing patient access to advanced cancer treatment. Similarly, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center utilizes advanced audiovisual technology and platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams to foster collaboration in its facilities.

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