RWJBarnabas Health is implementing a triad leadership model to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. This approach involves the collaboration of three key leaders—physicians, nurses, and administrators—working closely together to address challenges and improve outcomes. By fostering open communication and shared decision-making, the organization aims to streamline processes and create a more cohesive healthcare environment, ultimately benefiting both staff and patients.

RWJBarnabas Health Elevates Care with Innovative Triad Leadership Model Becker's Hospital Review

The increasing digital connectivity in the United States has introduced unprecedented cyber threats to critical infrastructure, posing significant risks to public safety. Federal policymakers are examining how insurance products can bolster cyber risk management, drawing parallels with incentives seen in homeowner and automobile insurance. Standards of care must be established across Operational Technology (OT) sectors to mitigate risks similar to fire or mechanical failures. The emphasis is on implementing mandatory cyber safety engineering standards to ensure resilience in new infrastructure, aided by the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. A taxpayer-funded backstop for catastrophic cyber incidents could lead to moral hazard risks, making it crucial to prioritize proactive risk mitigation over risk transfer. Active collaboration among asset owners, engineers, and insurers is essential for effective cyber risk management and continuous improvement. Public policy must focus on avoiding consequences rather than managing post-catastrophe outcomes to protect lives.

Lawmakers must incentivize cyber protection for critical infrastructure Cyberscoop

The article profiles Meredith Whittaker, the president of Signal, a privacy-focused messaging app. It discusses her career, her advocacy for ethical technology practices, and her current role in leading Signal's efforts to maintain secure and private communication for its users. The article explores Whittaker's perspectives on privacy, technology ethics, and the challenges of operating a non-profit organization in the tech industry.

Signal Is More Than Encrypted Messaging. Under Meredith Whittaker, It’s Out to Prove Surveillance Capitalism Wrong — WIRED WIRED

The Department of Health and Human Services Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued an alert regarding Everest, a ransomware-as-a-service group actively targeting the healthcare sector. Active since 2020, Everest recently impacted a U.S. surgical facility and operates as an initial access broker, facilitating ransomware attacks by selling unauthorized access to other gangs. Healthcare organizations are advised to use network monitoring tools to detect Cobalt Strike activations.

HHS: Ransomware Group Everest Targeting Healthcare Sector HCInnovationGroup