Khalid Turk emphasizes the significance of developing enduring traits over temporary New Year's resolutions for a fulfilling 2025. He advocates for prioritizing relationships with regular interactions and community involvement to provide emotional support. Turk also highlights practicing gratitude by keeping a journal and expressing appreciation, which strengthens relationships and fosters positivity. Engaging in lifelong learning through education and hobbies is encouraged to enhance personal growth and adaptability. Furthermore, he underscores resilience, community contribution, and physical health, recommending mindfulness practices and volunteering to cultivate purpose and emotional well-being.

Cultivating Timeless Traits for a Fulfilling 2025: Key Insights from Khalid Turk LinkedIn

UC San Diego Health is exploring the implementation of artificial intelligence-supported cameras in hospital rooms to identify potential patient issues like falls and bed sores, in partnership with Chicago-based Artisight. This potential initiative arises amid increasing cybersecurity threats, particularly after a significant cyberattack in February 2024, leading the health system to emphasize patient privacy and data protection in any future technology adoption. Dr. Christopher Longhurst noted that if the project moves forward, implementations could occur within the year, yet he highlighted the importance of addressing privacy, compliance, and patient consent concerns before proceeding.

UC San Diego Health Explores AI Cameras to Boost Patient Safety Becker's Hospital Review

Robert Hartmann has been appointed vice president of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Transformation at ChristianaCare, starting January 2, 2025. In this role, he will lead the implementation and support of a new EHR and revenue cycle system using Epic Systems software, developing strategies that align technology with patient care, enhancing workflow for medical teams, and overseeing compliance and operational functions. Previously, Hartmann was the director of Enterprise Systems at Tegria, where he managed a significant Epic transformation for Northwell Health. He also has nearly ten years of experience at Epic Systems, focusing on clinical and revenue cycle projects.

Robert Hartmann Joins ChristianaCare to Lead EHR Transformation Efforts ChristianaCare

A series of cyberattacks linked to the Chinese state-backed threat group Salt Typhoon has targeted several U.S. telecommunications companies, including Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream, following similar breaches at major carriers like AT&T and Verizon. These attacks enabled access to sensitive information, such as text messages and wiretap data from law enforcement investigations. Additionally, T-Mobile reported an unrelated incident involving compromised routers but did not attribute it to Salt Typhoon. Concerns about the security of U.S. telecom infrastructure have increased, as nine telecoms were reported compromised, sparking recommendations from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for improved security measures among government officials.

Chinese Hackers Target U.S. Telecoms in Alarming Cyberattack Wave BleepingComputer