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11/21/2023
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By Cassie B.
THE CYBORG WILL SEE YOU NOW: Tech company launches self-serve “CarePod” healthcare booths that use AI instead of doctors
AI has already taken over the jobs of many professionals, from writers and coders to graphic designers. Now, however, it is poised to take on the role of doctor through technologies like Forward Health’s CarePod, a futuristic-looking booth that people can enter to receive medical services. These portable, self-contained doctors’ offices use smart sensors, body […]
08/09/2023
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By Laura Harris
Cyberattack disrupts operations in hospitals and clinics operated by Prospect Medical Holdings
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Texas, Rhode Island and California are reeling from a widespread cyberattack that has crippled computer systems in hospitals and clinics operated by Prospect Medical Holdings, causing disruptions in emergency services and patient care. John Riggi, an expert in cybersecurity and risk advisory for the American Hospital Association, emphasized the extent of the breach […]
07/28/2023
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By Cassie B.
Cigna Healthcare used AI to deny hundreds of thousands of valid health insurance claims, lawsuit alleges
A class action lawsuit has been filed in California against the insurance company Cigna alleging that they used an algorithm to review and ultimately reject hundreds of thousands of health insurance claims filed by patients. In many cases, doctors approved the denials without taking the time to review each individual case. According to the suit, […]
07/10/2023
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By Laura Harris
NHS receives $26.68M budget to roll out AI and automation technologies in British healthcare system that make it easier to TRACK DOWN people
British Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay has announced a £21 million ($26.68M) fund to provide the National Health Service (NHS) with the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology and robotic process automation. The fund seeks to enhance patient diagnosis and treatment by equipping NHS staff with advanced AI imaging and decision support tools. Prime […]
03/01/2023
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By Ramon Tomey
Doctors sue Japanese gov’t for mandating national ID to access medical care
A group of physicians challenged the central Japanese government over an edict by the country’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) mandating the use of a national ID instead of health insurance cards for medical care. The Tokyo Medical Practitioners Association (TMPA) alongside 273 other plaintiffs filed a lawsuit with a Tokyo district court […]
12/02/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
Medibank hackers release 6.5GB of stolen data in response to Australian health insurer’s refusal to pay ransom
The Russian hacking group that stole the personal health data of nearly 10 million Australians from the country’s largest medical insurer have released all of the remaining stolen data on the dark web, stating it is “case closed” for the hacking incident. Australian medical insurer Medibank has steadfastly refused the hacking group’s demand for AUD$15 […]
11/15/2022
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By Kevin Hughes
Hackers leak stolen medical records on dark web after Australian health insurer refuses to pay ransom demand
Sensitive medical records stolen from a major Australian health insurer were leaked by hackers on Wednesday, November 9, after the company refused to pay the group’s ransom demand. Medibank informed investors and customers that a “sample” of data from some 9.7 million clients had been posted on a “dark web forum.” Among the sensitive personal […]
11/15/2022
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By Belle Carter
UK’s NHS to open hospital databases to American spy-tech firm Palantir
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is set to open the country’s hospital databases to Denver-based Palantir Technologies. The NHS justified the decision as necessary, explaining that researching and analyzing patients’ hospital data will help the NHS better understand and tackle the crisis in treatment waiting times resulting from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To […]
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