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Ransomware was used in 72% of network intrusions last year, says BakerHostetler

by: Andrea Fox

While extortion continues to drive the work of cyber adversaries, organizations are restoring from attacks faster and making ransom payments less frequently than in years past, the data and security experts said.

Telemedicine, enabled with responsible AI, can improve the patient experience

by: Bill Siwicki

By using artificial intelligence to analyze patient data and provide targeted recommendations, health systems can build a more intuitive, user-friendly experience that empowers patients to make informed decisions about their care, one expert says.

LLMs are not ready to automate clinical coding, says Mount Sinai study

by: Andrea Fox

Researchers proposed that integrating AI with expert knowledge could automate medical coding to enhance billing accuracy and reduce administrative costs, but they found available large language models vague and error-prone.

Pharmacogenomics could improve medication safety and reduce waste

by: Tjasa Zajc

People respond differently to medications. Prescribing could be optimised through pharmacogenomic testing, which could reduce medication waste, notes Clinical Innovation Lead for the University of Manchester Videha Sharma.

How AI-powered systems can help physician groups improve coding – and earn more

by: Bill Siwicki

A surgeon at OrthoCarolina tells the story of implementation of just such a system at his practice, integrated with their Epic EHR – and points the way where artificial intelligence can help, not replace, professional coders.

Nurses have a deep distrust of AI – but transparency and training could help

by: Andrea Fox

The California Nurses Association recently organized a San Francisco protest aimed at Kaiser Permanente, saying its use of artificial intelligence in patient care is a dangerous shortcut. One new report offers perspective that could build nurses' trust.

MGMA asks OCR: Hold UHG responsible for HIPAA breach notifications

by: mike.miliard@medtechmedia.com; Twitter: @MikeMiliardHITN (Mike Miliard)

In a letter to the Office for Civil Rights, the Medical Group Management Association asked HHS to ensure its provider members will be held blameless and that UnitedHealth and Change Healthcare will take on the administrative work of alerting customers.

Vendor Notebook: Salesforce extends AI to public health services, DrFirst acquires Myndshft

by: Andrea Fox

Also, Reperio Health partners with Uber to bring preventive care screening kits to homes and workplaces.

Digital from the start: New medical campus to rise in Singapore's east

by: Adam Ang

It is targeted to run virtual wards four years ahead of its completion by 2030.

Optum Virtual Care said to be closing down

by: Andrea Fox

Optum leaders reportedly shared internally that the company would shutter its sizable telehealth business. Parent company UnitedHealth Group said that it would continue to offer telemedicine and remote care options.