The most pressing ransomware variant facing healthcare today is Daixin, according to American Hospital Association’s Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk John Riggi, SC Media reported Jan. 19.
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How AI could be hackers' next way of exploiting healthcare
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center detailed in a Jan. 17 brief how artificial intelligence can be used by hackers to aid in malware development, forming a serious threat to healthcare cybersecurity.
Some women are more likely to develop cancer in both breasts — and certain gene mutations may be the cause
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found women with specific genetic mutations have higher risk of developing cancer in both breasts.
Meet R1 RCM's new-look leadership team
R1 RCM recently got a new CEO, president, CFO and chief commercial officer. Here is information about the company’s refreshed leadership team, according to its website:
Most states now report low, minimal flu activity: 5 FluView notes
No state or region in the U.S. saw “very high” levels of flu activity for the week ending Jan. 14, the CDC’s latest FluView report shows. Not since October has no state reported very high flu activity.
38 recent hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Jan. 13:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center names new chief nursing officer for its children's hospital
Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., announced Jan. 19 that Gretchen McCullough, MSN, RN, will become the new chief nursing officer of its Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. Her appointment is effective March 6.
FDA approves drug for treatment-resistant metastatic colorectal cancer
The FDA has approved the use of tucatinib — a drug engineered by biotech company Seagen — in tandem with trastuzumab as a second-line treatment for colorectal cancer that has not responded to other therapies.
Washington physician facing lawsuit over patient misconduct
James Grierson, MD, of Marysville, Wash., has been sued by a former patient for sexual misconduct, HeraldNet reported Jan. 20.
Former J&J exec joins CXL Ophthalmics as board chair
Ophthalmic surgeon Jonathan Talamo, MD, has been appointed chair of the board of directors for CXL Ophthalmics.
