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Kentucky health system launches virtual inpatient observation program

Owensboro (Ky.) Health Regional Hospital has implemented MedSitter, a virtual care platform and clinical surveillance system to enhance patient monitoring.

FBI, White House, HHS investigating health system cyberattack

The White House and the Department of Health and Human Services are monitoring the cyberattack affecting Prospect Medical Holdings, a 16-hospital system, according to an Aug. 5 report from CNN.

Cleveland Clinic names first chief analytics officer

Albert Marinez has been named the inaugural chief analytics officer of Cleveland Clinic.

Missouri officials warn of possible measles exposure at Barnes Jewish Hospital

Health officials in Missouri are warning the public about a risk of possible measles exposure at three different locations — including at Barnes Jewish Hospital, an urgent care clinic and a fitness center in the greater St. Louis region in late Ju…

Recent influx of cyberattacks on hospitals is 'deeply concerning,' CISO says

Muhammad Siddiqui, chief information security officer of Richmond, Ind.-based Reid Health, called the recent cyberattacks on hospitals, including the ransomware attack on Culver City, Calif.-based Prospect Medical Holdings, “deeply concerning.”

Washington hospital faces lawsuit for Meta Pixel tool

Bellevue, Wash.-based Overlake Hospital Medical Center is facing a lawsuit for allegedly using pixel tracking technology on its website that allowed third parties to gain access to some patients’ protected health information, The Record reported Aug. 4.

IU Health another victim in MOVEit breach

Indianapolis-based IU Health’s third-party claims processor, TMG Health, has been affected by the massive breach on MOVEit that has affected millions of people across a variety of industries, local NBC affiliate WTHR reported Aug. 4.

Vast majority of leaders avoid hiring Gen Z

Ninety-four percent of business leaders avoid hiring recent college graduates at times, according to a recent survey. 

North Carolina hospital rebrands to reflect UNC affiliation

Boone, N.C.-based Appalachian Regional Healthcare System has changed its name to UNC Health Appalachian, effective July 27, The Avery Journal Times reported Aug. 4. 

Feds investigate data breach at Johns Hopkins

The U.S. Office for Civil Rights is investigating a May 31 data breach that affected Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Health System, local NBC affiliate WBALTV reported Aug. 4.