FDA to patients with St. Jude pacemakers: Update needed to keep hackers out of devices
Providers can update software to ensure a hacker can’t access the device and remotely modify programming commands. Powered by WPeMatico
Health IT vendors, trade groups demand HHS eradicate information blocking
The controversial practice puts patient lives at risk and, while the 21st Century Cures Act mandates the government take steps to end info-blocking, the organizations are looking for more clarity. Powered by WPeMatico
Mark Cuban-backed blockchain platform could transform secure messaging
The decentralized technology offers stronger privacy protections than existing platforms since its multiple servers are less vulnerable to attack than a single access point. Powered by WPeMatico
8 execs resign from Trump's cybersecurity council
The exodus comes on the heels a report that found the major vulnerabilities with the government’s readiness to protect its critical systems from cyberattacks. Powered by WPeMatico
Intermountain begins shift to open IT platform
The Utah system will tap Red Hat for more agile, modern infrastructure as it replaces legacy tools. Powered by WPeMatico
HHS establishing medical shelter to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey
Thousands of Texans sheltering at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston will have medical care on-site through a 250-bed Federal Medical Station established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at the request of the State Department of Health. The Federal Medical Station is scheduled to be operational Wednesday. HHS ...
HHS Secretary Price declares public health emergency in Louisiana due to Hurricane Harvey
Following the lead of President Trump’s disaster declaration for Louisiana, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D., today declared a public health emergency in Louisiana in response to Hurricane Harvey. In addition, he has taken action that gives HHS’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) beneficiaries and their health care providers greater flexibility ...
North Korea's 'reckless' missile launch over Japan sharply escalates tension
North Korea’s ‘reckless’ missile launch over Japan sharply escalates tension Reuters This Is How North Korea’s Latest Salvo Coursed Through Markets Bloomberg North Korea’s launch of ballistic missile over Japan sends clear message to US, allies Fox News North Korea fires missile over Japan: Live updates as South Korea drops bombs near border in show of force Mirror.co.uk North ...
Cajun Navy brings boats from Louisiana to help flood-ravaged Houston
Cajun Navy brings boats from Louisiana to help flood-ravaged Houston Gant Daily Authorities: no report of shots being fired at “Cajun Navy” FOX 10 News Phoenix Why Ordinary Citizens Are Acting as First Responders in Houston The Atlantic Full coverage Powered by WPeMatico
Harvey Updates: Cities Gear Up to Take In Storm Victims From Texas Coast
Harvey Updates: Cities Gear Up to Take In Storm Victims From Texas Coast New York Times As Harvey overwhelms Houston, some wonder: Is the worst yet to come? The Boston Globe Houston floods: Harvey rains to worsen Texas city’s plight BBC News The Agony of Deciding to Evacuate a City WIRED Full coverage Powered by WPeMatico