NY Hospital Cyber Regs A Balm, Not Cure, For Security Woes
New York state’s measures and funding to beef up hospital cybersecurity may help smaller hospitals improve their defenses against data breaches and ransomware attacks. However, these efforts are not a comprehensive solution to cybersecurity issues in healthcare. Law360 provides thorough coverage of these and other pressing legal matters, ensuring readers stay informed.
Amazon pulls several eyedrops after FDA warning
Amazon is removing seven eye drop products from its platform, following a warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA says the products are not FDA-approved and pose a public health risk. The products include Similasan Pink Eye Relief, The Goodbye Company Pink Eye, Can-C Eye Drops, among others. This comes after […]
Improving medical specialty selection with pre-training examinations
There is increasing demand for specialty-specific pre-training exams (PTEs) alongside the US Medical Licensing Exam, which assesses general medical knowledge. The PTEs would not only predict a student’s aptitude and commitment to a speciality but could also rank candidates in the Match process. They could also assist in avoiding unintentional discrimination based on the ranking […]
UChicago Medicine taps 1st chief obstetrical transformational officer
UChicago Medicine has appointed Sarosh Rana as its first chief obstetrical transformation officer. An expert in hypertensive disorders among pregnant patients, Dr. Rana will work with safety net hospitals and community health centers to improve access to quality obstetrical care on the Southside of Chicago.
Rising IoT Applications Fuel Demand with Payments Sector Emerging as Leading Player
The global embedded security market is estimated to be worth $7.4bn in 2023, reaching $9.8bn by 2028, according to ResearchAndMarkets.com. The report highlighted the growing IoT applications and the adoption of generative AI as the main drivers for the sector’s growth and also cited China’s dominance in producing embedded security products due to its strong […]
Global Embedded Security Market Analysis Report 2023-2028: Rising IoT Applications Fuel Demand with Payments Sector Emerging as Leading Player
The global embedded security market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2023 to 2028, reaching an estimated value of $9.8 billion by 2028. This growth is fueled by the increasing number of IoT applications and the adoption of generative AI. Key players in this market include Infineon Technologies AG, STMicroelectronics, and […]
Understanding Your Cyber Insurance Needs & Keys to Obtaining Coverage
Data from 2021 shows 80% of organizations experienced phishing attacks, emphasizing the need for cyber insurance. Despite an average ransomware payment of $810,000, only 19% of organizations have cyber insurance over $600,000. A webinar will discuss these issues, featuring leaders such as Brian Cayer (CISO, Keck Medicine of USC), and Esmond Kane (CISO, Seward Health […]
Medical Transcriber’s Hack Breach Affects at Least 9 Million
A data theft at medical transcription firm Perry Johnson & Associates (PJ&A) has affected about nine million people, including at least 3.9 million Northwell Health patients and 1.2 million Cook County Health patients. The sensitive information compromised includes patient names, birthdates, addresses, medical records, admission diagnoses, and, for some individuals, social security numbers and insurance […]
What are the Recent Trends in Health Sector Employment
An updated chart collection shows health sector employment plummeted in early 2020 due to COVID-19 but rebounded thereafter. As of October 2023, health sector jobs were 3.9% higher than in February 2020. However, sectors like elderly care and skilled nursing care facilities still see low employment, with the latter showing a -9.7% decrease since February […]
Google apps, WhatsApp identified as primary malware conduits in retail sector
New threats to the retail sector have been identified by Netskope Threat Labs, particularly highlighting Google apps as the primary conduits for malware downloads. The report revealed a surge of Trojans siphoning banking information and personal details from users. Popular apps, such as WhatsApp, are becoming an increasingly high risk for retail businesses. The firm […]
