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Adults may need whooping cough booster as cases rise: CDC

In recent months, parts of the U.S. have reported outbreaks of pertussis, or whooping cough. While some regional outbreaks are expected each year, health officials are underscoring the importance of boosters in adults to protect infants from severe ill…

HHS secretary: Rural health would improve if states expand Medicaid

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra told a Senate panel that rural health outcomes would improve if more states expanded Medicaid, The Hill reported April 16. 

Hackers start selling Change Healthcare data

Hackers have reportedly begun to sell patient data and business agreements they claim were stolen in the Change Healthcare cyberattack.

Cedars-Sinai's tech venture arm generates $1B in revenue

Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures has generated more than $1 billion in revenue for the Los Angeles-based health system in the past five years by developing and investing in health tech startups.

White House unveils new strategy to prevent future pandemics

The Biden administration launched a new global health security strategy April 16 to prepare for future outbreaks, pandemics or biological threats. 

CIOs' top 15 focus areas

Improving cybersecurity and IT operations are the top focus areas of CIOs, CIO reported April 15.

Elon Musk's Neuralink selects study site

Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company, Neuralink, has selected Phoenix-based Barrow Neurological Institute as the inaugural site for conducting its Neuralink PRIME Study. 

Cancer rates in younger adults: 4 trends to know

A growing body of research shows cancer rates are on the rise in adults younger than 50. In response, many oncologists have pointed to the need for more awareness across the healthcare continuum, stronger care coordination on the primary care side to e…

California hospital chair resigns amid alleged $23M exec overpayment

The chair of Bakersfield, Calif.-based Kern County Hospital Authority’s board of governors has resigned after nearly a decade of service. 

Inova gets $20M donation for critical needs support

Falls Church, Va.-based Inova, a nonprofit health system, has received a $20 million donation to support critical needs.