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Most Healthcare Providers Remain Highly Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks About 90% of healthcare organizations are insecurely connected to the internet and running systems vulnerable to exploitation by ransomware gangs, according to new research. It also found that 78% of providers have made ransomware payments of $500,000 or more. Novo Nordisk Lands Lexicon Pharma Obesity Drug With Potential to Pair With GLP-1s Novo Nordisk gets global rights to Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' LX9851, an oral small molecule with a first-in-class approach to sparking weight loss. The licensing agreement comes months after Lexicon reported encouraging preclinical data from tests of LX9851 in combination with semaglutide, the main ingredient in Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. How Community Health Programs are Reducing 911 Calls and Helping Patients Before Emergencies By focusing on prevention, collaboration, and data-driven innovation, community health programs are ensuring resources are used more effectively and patient care is proactive rather than reactive. Bridging the AI Gap in Local Health: Practical Steps for Adoption By prioritizing staff education, starting small with practical applications, and establishing clear guidelines, local health departments can lay the foundation for sustainable AI adoption. This approach ultimately enhances efficiency, improves health outcomes, and ensures cost-effective care for the communities they serve.

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