On February 21, 2024, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated disclosed that one of its companies’ units— Change Healthcare—was experiencing a cyberattack. The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group—a Russia-linked cybercrime organization—claimed responsibility. Repercussions from this…

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Artificial intelligence (AI) in health care is not new. The use of AI in medicine dates to the mid-20th century and has been increasingly used in recent years in radiology,…

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Traditional brick-and-mortar health care organizations and digital health companies are actively partnering to provide novel, digitally enabled care models to patients. Despite the potential of these new care models, it…

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Governors continue to prioritize strengthening states’ and territories’ healthcare workforces. The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (the NGA Center) has supported states and territories on their Governors’ healthcare…

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We have seen a big push into the digital health care and technology space over the past year as companies continue to evolve solutions and support for patients and physicians.…

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The healthcare industry saw significant change in 2023. Emerging from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector experienced three defining trends that we believe are reshaping the landscape for…

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Hardly a day goes by without at least one story in the news or on social media about artificial intelligence (AI). People are bombarded with topics both inspiring and terrifying.…

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According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), available data on cybersecurity incidents in hospitals do not show that medical device vulnerabilities have been common exploits. Nevertheless, HHS…

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The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of new technologies and increased consumer demand for a more connected healthcare ecosystem. However, hospitals and health systems have found it more challenging to…

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By protecting Soldiers both physically and mentally, we create an environment free of fear and intimidation from bodily and emotional harm. Preparing them to face stressful and emotionally draining situations…

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State leaders seeking to understand the drivers of unsustainable healthcare costs and their impact on residents can leverage a growing number of available data sources that can complement their own…

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Congress authorizes, through the annual National Defense Authorization Act, Department of Defense (DOD) mental health programs and services that support servicemembers, military retirees, and their families. DOD administers mental health…

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Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have highlighted the sophisticated potential of this technology to drastically improve all aspects of medicine. As the joint force prepares for large-scale combat operations,…

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Cybersecurity threats to the healthcare sector have become more frequent and more severe, carrying increased potential for clinical impact. Cybersecurity incidents have rendered medical devices and hospital networks inoperable, disrupting…

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies—including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the Administration for Strategic…

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