Nearly one million American users of the doctor-patient communication platform ConnectOnCall, owned by health tech firm Phreesia, have had their personal and health records exposed due to a security breach. The compromised data includes full names, health conditions, and Social Security numbers. The breach occurred between February and May 2024, and the company has since taken the product offline and advised users to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity.
$2M e-ICU project to be launched in regional Korea
South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare is allocating 2.5 billion won ($1.7 million) to establish a remote ICU network in regional hospitals by 2026.
