The experience of the financial sector in dealing with threats is instructive to anyone in the cybersecurity space — there’s no substitute for getting out ahead of potential risks and problems.
At least 16 of the 20 largest U.S. public school districts are offering online therapy sessions to reach millions of students, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. In those districts alone, schools have signed provider contracts worth more than $70 million.
Radiology has long led the way in the application of artificial intelligence in medicine. More than three-quarters of AI and machine learning devices authorized by the Food and Drug Administration work with medical images — and that dominance was evident at this year’s meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, where AI vendors gathered to tout their latest offerings.
The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that health care workers are exempt from a state law protecting biometric information like fingerprints. This ruling is seen as a victory for hospitals but a concerning loss for nurses, doctors and other staff.
The personal data of 85 million American patients was at risk due to a data breach that occurred recently at Welltok, a well-known supplier of healthcare solutions. Since cybersecurity specialists found the intrusion, the organization has been attempting to resolve the issue and minimize any possible harm.