November 20, 2024 at 01:09PM Change Healthcare has restored its clearinghouse services after a February ransomware attack, affecting 94% of hospitals. Despite partial recovery, financial strain persists for providers, with over $6 billion loaned. CEO Andrew Witty faced Congress for the decision to pay a $22 million ransom. Security lapses were criticized as “egregious negligence.” … Read more
July 12, 2024 at 05:19PM Info-Tech Research Group’s new blueprint outlines the urgent need for healthcare organizations to adopt an Exponential IT mindset amidst unprecedented challenges in the industry. The plan emphasizes leveraging advanced technologies, addressing operational inefficiencies, and enhancing patient care. Additionally, it provides four key priorities for IT leaders to consider when embracing … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 04:38AM DARPA, known for creating groundbreaking technologies, inspired the birth of ARPA-H under President Joe Biden. This agency focuses on health science and technology, providing funding and support for innovative projects. UPGRADE, a new initiative, aims to develop automated security systems for health infrastructure, drawing parallels to the human immune system. … Read more
May 22, 2024 at 09:57AM The US government’s ARPA-H announced a $50 million cybersecurity effort, UPGRADE, to secure hospital IT systems. The program aims to identify vulnerabilities and automatically procure, test, and deploy patches. Collaboration between IT staff, medical device makers, healthcare providers, and cybersecurity experts is crucial for creating a software suite tailored for … Read more
May 21, 2024 at 08:53PM The US government’s ARPA-H is providing over $50 million for the UPGRADE program, aiming to automate hospital IT security. The initiative seeks to develop software tools to find and fix vulnerabilities in medical systems without disrupting services. This effort aligns with ARPA-H’s mission to advance medical technologies and protect healthcare … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 04:09PM Kaiser Permanente reported a data breach affecting 13.4 million insurance members. Improperly implemented tracking code on their websites and mobile apps shared personal data with third-party advertisers such as Google and Microsoft. While not a hacking event, this breach raises security concerns, according to Narayana Pappu, CEO at Zendata, due … Read more
April 26, 2024 at 02:23PM Kaiser Permanente notified 13.4 million current and former members about potential unauthorized data transmission to Google, Microsoft, and Twitter, from its websites and apps. The transmitted information included personal and health-related data, but not sensitive identifiers. Kaiser has taken measures to remove the technology and prevent recurrence. This raises concerns … Read more
April 2, 2024 at 04:01PM The initiative aims to support healthcare entities dealing with rising cybersecurity challenges by offering additional resources and improved strategies. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that the initiative aims to offer increased resources and improved strategies to healthcare organizations dealing with growing cybersecurity challenges. Full Article
March 26, 2024 at 09:23AM DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge, targeting critical infrastructure, now includes the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as a partner. The aim is to develop AI-based technology to find and fix vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, preventing destructive cyberattacks. This partnership offers an additional $20 million in rewards for competing teams. … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 03:45PM The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang is reportedly behind the severe cyberattack on Change Healthcare, affecting US pharmacies. The attack disrupted services, causing delays in prescription filling and insurance claim transmissions. The group has also been linked to other high-profile attacks and is being sought by the US government with bounties of … Read more