Microsoft is introducing Quick Machine Recovery, a new recovery mode for Windows aimed at assisting IT administrators in managing large fleets of PCs. This feature is a response to a past incident where a faulty CrowdStrike update caused millions of machines to crash, necessitating manual fixes until an automatic patch was applied. Quick Machine Recovery will enable administrators to remotely execute targeted fixes on unbootable machines, enhancing recovery efficiency and minimizing downtime. Additionally, Microsoft advocates for a shift among cybersecurity vendors away from kernel-level access implementations, proposing a new security layer that allows antivirus software to operate in user mode to reduce the risk of widespread system failures.

Microsoft Unveils Quick Machine Recovery to Enhance Windows Resilience PCMag

Epic Systems is working to enhance its MyChart application into a comprehensive digital front door for healthcare services, as outlined by CEO Judy Faulkner at the 2022 User Group Meeting. This strategy involves integrating features such as customer relationship management, online scheduling, and improved patient financial experiences to provide a seamless healthcare experience. Despite facing challenges, including a lack of demand from existing customers and competition from other companies, Epic aims to capitalize on its strong position in the electronic health record market, where it currently serves between 190 million and 300 million consumer accounts.

Epic Systems Aims to Revolutionize Healthcare with Enhanced MyChart Experience The Healthcare Blog

In this post, Tarun Kapoor, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Virtua Health, describes Change Management as a catch-all solution in the context of digital health and organizational transformation. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between Change Management and Change Leadership, referencing Dr. John Kotter's framework while acknowledging its limitations. Kapoor argues that understanding this difference is vital for effectively navigating change, advocating for a more nuanced approach that balances managerial tasks with the aspirational role of leadership to foster innovation and resilience in organizations.

Rethinking Change: Balancing Management and Leadership in Digital Health LinkedIn

A recent ransomware attack on an Oklahoma medical center has compromised personal information of about 133,000 individuals, underscoring the escalating cyber threats in the healthcare sector. The breach involved unauthorized system access, raising concerns about potential data misuse. In response, the medical center is collaborating with cybersecurity experts to assess the breach and strengthen its systems while notifying affected individuals about protective measures against identity theft. This incident highlights the vulnerability of healthcare organizations to cyberattacks and the necessity for robust cybersecurity strategies to safeguard sensitive patient data.

Oklahoma Medical Center Hit by Ransomware, 133,000 Data Compromised SecurityWeek