Google's new "A.I. Overviews" feature, launched in May, offers conversational answers to health-related search queries by leveraging generative A.I. However, the system has produced several inaccurate and misleading responses, leading Google to roll back the feature for certain searches. Experts emphasize the high stakes of health information, noting the risks of A.I. deriving erroneous advice from unreliable sources. Instances include a dangerous recommendation about eating rocks, sourced from a satirical site, and mixed-quality health advice, highlighting the need for trustworthy information sources.

Google Is Using A.I. to Answer Your Health Questions. Should You Trust It? The New York Times

The article discusses a new malware named Antidot, which poses a significant threat by masquerading as a Google Play update application. Identified by the cybersecurity firm Cyble, Antidot targets Android devices, infiltrating them primarily through sideloaded apps, phishing emails, and deceptive messages. Once installed, it can access various phone functions via the Accessibility settings, collecting sensitive data such as contacts, messages, and credentials. The malware employs techniques such as overlay attacks to mimic legitimate banking login pages and keylogging to steal information. To protect against Antidot, users should be cautious of phishing attempts, use reputable antivirus software, download apps from trusted sources, and adopt strong security practices such as two-factor authentication and regular device updates.

Beware Google Play Users: New Antidot Android Banking Trojan Impersonates App techtimes

Jason Atkins, VP and Chief Clinical Informatics Officer at Emory Healthcare, discussed the implementation of virtual nursing within the Atlanta-based health system and detailed the five key metrics used to evaluate the program's success. These metrics include nurse satisfaction and engagement, patient satisfaction, length of stay, readmission rates, and cost and productivity. Methodologies for capturing these metrics involve surveys, patient education on virtual nursing, comprehensive discharge planning, and ensuring follow-up care to prevent readmissions. The overarching aim is to enhance care quality and achieve a return on investment by offloading tasks from bedside nurses, as outlined in HealthLeaders' Virtual Nursing Mastermind program.

Emory Healthcare's 5 Metrics of Success for Virtual Nursing HealthLeaders Media

The article discusses the rising cybersecurity threats in the healthcare sector, highlighting major incidents like the cyberattack on Optum’s Change Healthcare unit, which impacted 85 million patient records, and the attack on Ascension, which caused significant operational disruptions. These breaches are not only costly, with the healthcare industry facing the highest average breach costs for over a decade, but they also compel healthcare providers to prioritize cybersecurity. Executives from various health systems, including MD Anderson Cancer Center, Yale New Haven Health, CommonSpirit Health, Allegheny Health Network, and UPMC, emphasize the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. They argue for more investment in cybersecurity, better management of third-party risks, extensive staff training on cyber hygiene, and potential government assistance to bolster defenses against cyberattacks.

Why the Cyberattack on Ascension Scared 5 Hospital Execs & How They're Responding MedCity News