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11 highlights of the HLTH agenda [Sponsored]

By Stephanie Baum Thursday, October 6, 2022 7:30 AM

HLTH 2022 will include compelling discussions across eight stages from the state of women's health, sleep tech, healthcare CEOs' perspectives on collaboration partners, the mind-body connection in health, investment trends, and more. Register today!

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CommonSpirit takes IT systems offline amid cybersecurity incident

By Katie Adams Wednesday, October 5, 2022 6:41 PM

"An IT security issue" has been impacting several of CommonSpirit Health's facilities across the country. Some of its hospitals in Nebraska, Iowa and Washington have taken their EHRs offline due to the incident. Experts say the incident serves as an important reminder that providers need to go all in on cybersecurity, as healthcare organizations remain a prime target for hackers.

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What Alignment Healthcare is doing in preparation for Medicare open enrollment

By Marissa Plescia Wednesday, October 5, 2022 5:36 PM

The insurer is expanding its offerings for its $0-premium Preferred Provider Organization plans and special needs plans for dually eligible beneficiaries. Alignment is adding 14 counties to its footprint, bringing its reach to 8.3 million Medicare-eligible adults in 52 markets.

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Elizabeth Holmes granted evidentiary hearing for new trial based on possible government misconduct

By Amanda James Wednesday, October 5, 2022 3:38 PM

After a key witness arrived at Holmes' house in August and expressed regrets about his role in the trial, a California judge has decided to grant Holmes a chance for a new trial.

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Consumers worried about healthcare costs as open enrollment nears, survey shows

By Marissa Plescia Wednesday, October 5, 2022 3:15 PM

In a survey of Americans with employer-sponsored coverage, 91% of respondents said they've experienced a payment-related issue in the past. Another 86% saying they're worried their health benefits won't cover all their healthcare needs.

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Cybersecurity mesh: Healthcare's foundation for a strong ZTA

By Wes Wright Wednesday, October 5, 2022 2:00 PM

One of the most popular analyst terms in 2022, cybersecurity mesh is a defense method for securing each device and critical access points with their own security perimeter. It builds a foundation of dynamic interoperability in the environment, rather than the traditional security protections of a single perimeter.

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Biotech IPO market slowdown continues as third quarter is weakest since 2011

By Frank Vinluan Wednesday, October 5, 2022 12:40 PM

Third Harmonic Bio's stock market debut was the only biotech IPO that crossed the $100 million threshold in the third quarter as the slowdown in IPO activity showed little sign of changing. Small deals continue to represent most of the IPO activity.

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Why Texas wants to be the headquarters of ARPA-H

By Wayne Roberts Wednesday, October 5, 2022 8:30 AM

Texas has the right environment to help ARPA-H achieve its promise of eliminating existing deficiencies in our national biomedical ecosystem, promoting the integration of multiple disciplines and institutions, and fully addressing persistent inequities in America's health system.

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