The 2024 Change Healthcare breach marked a turning point for the healthcare industry. It exposed critical vulnerabilities in current data governance and security practices, underscoring that no organization — regardless of size or resources — is immune to cyber threats. A year later, it's clear that while some progress has been made, there is still much to be done to protect patient data and ensure continuity of care. The breach served as a wake-up call for the healthcare industry. It shattered the illusion of security that many organizations held and reinforced a hard truth: no one is 100% safe from cyberattacks. To address this reality, organizations must adopt a resilience mindset, focusing not just on prevention but also on preparation for inevitable incidents.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. shares soared after CNBC said that a take-private deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners is still possible. The deal for the drugstore chain appeared "mostly dead a couple of weeks ago," CNBC's David Faber said Tuesday. He said he was now upgrading the deal to "alive." Walgreens shares gained as much as 15% in New York. They had risen 4% this year as of Friday's close. Reports emerged in December of a possible deal with Sycamore, which had earlier expressed interest in Walgreens' international unit. Bloomberg reported at the end of last month that Sycamore had been speaking with private credit firms about debt financing for a potential deal for Walgreens, according to people familiar with the matter. Faber had said Jan. 27 that the deal was "mostly dead."
Current weight-loss methods such as lifestyle changes, surgery, and popular therapies like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound result in both fat and muscle loss that can increase the risk of falls and decrease overall strength, which could be especially harmful for older patients. Now, several drugmakers are developing weight-loss treatments that help preserve or grow muscles while patients shed pounds.
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday, and eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with measles. New Mexico health department spokesman Robert Nott said Tuesday that the agency hadn't "identified any direct contact" between cases in its state and cases in Texas.
Apple opened a massive new health study that will track data from hundreds of thousands of iPhone owners who volunteer to participate. The goal is to uncover previously unseen connections between the human body and all manner of medical conditions.