Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital fell victim to a cyberattack, compromising its email systems and electronic medical records. This spotlighted the growing cybersecurity threat facing the healthcare industry. Despite the attack, the hospital continued operating via contingency plans. The incident underscores the urgent need for strengthening cybersecurity in healthcare, including revising the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for better digital protections.
NIH director to step down ahead of Trump inauguration
Monica Bertagnolli, Director of National Institutes of Health (NIH), will resign on January 17 after just a year in the role. She cited several initiatives
