Several major universities are developing Project Heal, a platform to counteract health misinformation. The platform uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict and address erroneous information before it becomes viral. The aim is to shift health officials’ approach from a reactive to a proactive stance. It is expected to help improve health equity by accounting for cultural and social nuances.
5.6 Million Patients’ Data Stolen During Ascension’s Ransomware Attack Earlier This Year
Ascension, a US health care system, suffered a cyber attack that exposed 5.6 million patients’ personal and health data, causing a $1.8 billion operating margin