Thursday, August 24, 2023: Health IT

The health care industry has suffered fewer but larger cybersecurity breaches in the first half of 2023, suggesting a shift in targets and tactics among attackers. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Critical Insight, the 308 health care data breaches...

Thursday, August 17, 2023: Health IT

Cigna has launched a new tool allowing its members to use their smartphones to check for dental health issues, including gum disease and cavities. The insurer announced Thursday morning that the online service, which is backed by Dental.com, will be available for...

Wednesday, August 15, 2023: Health IT

YouTube on Tuesday announced it is creating a new framework to crack down on medical misinformation on the platform.  The platform has faced controversy in recent years for its algorithm and the way it can direct viewers to misleading and extremist content. YouTube...

Tuesday, August 1, 2023: Health IT

The sensitive personal and health information of approximately 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries was exposed as part of the MoveIT transfer service breaches, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Maximus, which contracts with the government...

Thursday, July 27, 2023: Health IT

On Wednesday, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a new AI-powered service for health care software providers that will help clinicians with paperwork. AWS HealthScribe uses generative AI and speech recognition to help doctors transcribe and analyze their...

Thursday, July 20, 2023: Health IT

An effort to get the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pull a widely used prescription drug monitoring software package off the market is stoking a broader debate over how much technology is influencing opioid prescribing. The Center for U.S. Policy says Bamboo...