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When a ransomware attack hit Change Healthcare in February, claims processing halted for providers nationwide, causing significant operational and financial disruptions that are persisting today. Jill McKeon, associate editor at HealthITSecurity, discusses UnitedHealth Group’s response to the cyberattack, the ongoing recovery process, and what this attack means for the industry going forward.

How can health system leaders keep a finger on the pulse of a community effectively to connect patients with the necessary resources and improve health equity? Nwando Anyaoku, MD, GVP, Chief Health Equity and Clinical Innovation Officer at Providence Health, shares how to maintain strong community connections, incentivize providers to be aware of social determinants of health, and advance health equity through personalized care in this episode of Industry Perspectives.

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has proved effective in enhancing chronic disease management among adult and pediatric patients alike. While many health systems choose to partner with third-party digital health companies to employ RPM, Phoenix Children’s Hospital decided to develop these tools in-house. In this episode, David Higginson, the hospital's chief innovation officer, describes the pediatric-specific RPM apps, the development process, and the challenges and advantages of in-house development of digital health tools.

Preparing for the future of technology starts with a flexible strategy. Organizations can ensure efficient strategies by emphasizing communication and collaboration, so they are evaluated from different perspectives. Keith Duemling, senior director of cybersecurity technology protection at Cleveland Clinic, shares his thoughts on the future of the cybersecurity policy space, and best practices for building cybersecurity strategies that ensure organizations are ready for future challenges.

UnitedHealth Group is still reviewing the impact of a Change Healthcare cybersecurity attack, providers have grown less wary of artificial intelligence, and more on today's episode of Headlines.

The consequential nature of healthcare calls for tools and technology that are fair, equitable, and useful to both patients and caregivers. With the rise of AI comes ethical questions surrounding its use in healthcare, and how it can be used in the most responsible and efficient ways possible. Brian Anderson, MD, CEO and co-founder of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), emphasizes the importance of transparency in training AI models, the need for AI innovators and regulators to work together, risk assessment in healthcare technology adoption, and more.