Digital Health Insights

The intersection of biology and computing has gained some serious momentum. The Arc Institute and NVIDIA have partnered to build large-scale AI models that could reshape how biomedical research is done—and how diseases are understood, treated, and potentially prevented. This isn’t abstract science fiction. The implications for healthcare IT professionals are immediate: AI-driven models trained on genomic and molecular data may soon assist with real-time diagnostics, precision treatment plans, and the development of targeted therapies for conditions like cancer, neurodegeneration, and rare diseases. What’s notable here isn’t just the science, but the infrastructure: cloud access, open frameworks, and scalable compute resources are central to this partnership. Read the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q03d7VRv0

The rise of autonomous AI systems marks a pivotal shift in the cybersecurity threat landscape—especially for healthcare. Known as agentic AI, these systems can analyze, plan, and execute tasks independently. As healthcare organizations continue to expand digital services and rely heavily on connected devices and remote access tools, the stakes are growing. A new report from Malwarebytes signals a turning point: small, decentralized ransomware groups now dominate the field, and attacks are faster, harder to detect, and increasingly use tools that blend into hospital environments—tools like RDP, AnyDesk, and ConnectWise. Read more in this article: https://hubs.ly/Q03d7HnR0 #HealthcareCybersecurity #AgenticAI #HealthIT Digital Health Insights CHIME

AI is rewriting the rules of healthcare—sometimes faster than the industry can keep up. This week’s Digital Health Insights covers the urgent need for AI governance, how hospitals are tackling workforce shortages, and why agentic AI is the next big disruptor. Plus, meet the female founders shaping the future of digital health ?? #digitalhealth #healthcare #healthcareIT

Geopolitical cyber threats, AI outpacing security safeguards, and a looming battle over HIPAA updates—this week’s Digital Health Insights breaks down the high-stakes shifts reshaping healthcare. #CyberSecurity #AIinHealthcare #HealthPolicy

Price transparency shake-ups, AI-powered audits exposing hidden costs, and the battle for control over digital health investments—this week’s Digital Health Insights cuts through the noise. #digitalhealth #healthcare #healthcareIT #CIO

Healthcare organizations have spent years investing in digital patient engagement tools, yet many still question their impact. A new report from athenahealth suggests that these tools may finally be delivering tangible financial and operational benefits. According to the report, practices with higher digital engagement scores collect a greater share of patient payments, experience fewer write-offs, and see lower rates of after-hours clinician documentation. This contradicts early concerns from providers who feared that patient portals and self-service tools would increase administrative burdens rather than ease them. Read the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q03974jP0

Compared to financial and industrial sectors, healthcare is falling behind in vendor risk management—leaving sensitive patient data exposed. Will the industry catch up before the next breach? Link in comment.

Researchers have developed an AI-powered security framework that detects cyberattacks on IoT devices before they occur, achieving 98% accuracy in spotting threats like DDoS and malware. With hospitals facing the highest breach costs of any industry ($10.93M per attack), this shift to predictive AI defense could fundamentally change cybersecurity strategies. Link below.

Some CIOs argue that large language models (LLMs) are too unreliable for healthcare. Others see potential with proper safeguards. What's your opinion?

Data privacy, AI in healthcare, and the rise of food as medicine—this week’s Digital Health Insights breaks down the trends shaping the industry.?This week’s edition is live. Join the conversation. #digitalhealth #healthcareIT #datahealthprivacy #womenshealthtech