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HHS proposes HIPAA security rule updates to boost healthcare cybersecurity
The Department of Health and Human Services submitted proposed updates to the 20-year-old HIPAA Security Rule to the White House for review, aiming to enhance the cybersecurity protections for electronic health information, GovInfoSecurity reported Oct…
NewYork-Presbyterian launches $2B campaign
New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian has unveiled a $2 billion “For Every Future” campaign aimed at enhancing its physician workforce, technology and facilities.
8 notes on cardiac arrest mortality in EDs
Payer status, income and age all had an increased association with mortality for patients seeking treatment for cardiac arrest at emergency departments, according to a study published Sept. 20 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
1 year later: Why IU Health split this C-suite role in 2
After splitting its COO role between two leaders over a year ago, IU Health has found success through strong communication and collaboration across teams.
AHA, FBI partner to mitigate healthcare targeted violence: 4 things to know
The American Hospital Association and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit have collaborated to create resources to mitigate targeted violence in healthcare settings, including threat assessment and prevention strategies.
Jefferson exec heads to BayCare
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare, a 16-hospital system, has appointed Kristen Vogl, PT, DPT, vice president of service lines.
Top financially motivated ransomware groups targeting healthcare
In 2024, Iranian hackers emerged as the most active cyber attackers targeting healthcare organizations, an Oct 22 report from Microsoft found.
Why going private is the right move for Lee Health, per its CEO
Larry Antonucci, MD, president and CEO of Lee Health, is confident privatization is the right path for the health system.
Advocate taps Mercy exec
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health has tapped Betty Jo Rocchio, DNP, CRNA, as its next chief nursing officer.
CHS Q3 margin plummets to -6.6% after $205M loss: 6 things to know
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems saw an operating loss of $205 million (-6.6% margin) in the third quarter of 2024, ended Sept. 30, down from an operating income of $173 million (5.6% margin) during the same period last year, according to…
