Children’s National Hospital addressed the digital divide affecting low-income and rural families by providing subsidized smartphones with unlimited data plans for telemedicine access. This initiative reduced travel costs, increased telemedicine engagement, lowered no-show rates, and improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. The hospital emphasized collaboration, training, and data-driven improvements to enhance health equity through technology.

16 Extensions Infect Over 3.2 Million Users
Cybersecurity investigators have discovered 16 harmful Chrome extensions affecting over 3.2 million users. The extensions can inject code into browsers for ad and search engine