PIH Health, a healthcare provider in Southern California, experienced a significant ransomware attack on December 1, leading to the theft of 17 million patient records and widespread service disruptions across its facilities. The ongoing IT and phone system outages are affecting care delivery to the 3 million residents served by the organization. Cybercriminals have threatened to publish 2 terabytes of stolen data unless PIH Health complies with their demands, though no specific ransom has been disclosed. In response, PIH Health has instituted downtime procedures to maintain emergency services, but many elective procedures may be postponed, prompting patients to bring paper records for their visits.

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Intermountain Health has partnered with Microsoft, Gates Ventures, Epic, and West Health to address the healthcare crisis affecting rural America, where around 60 million people are facing limited access to services and rising mortality rates. The coalition aims to tackle challenges such as the financial instability of rural hospitals and technology infrastructure deficits, with a focus on delivering specialized care. Notably, a "hub-and-spoke" model is proposed to link rural hospitals with larger health systems, enabling enhanced resource access and transformative changes for these communities.

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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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