Naomi Diaz

Chicago

Assistant Editor at Becker's Hospital Review

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Articles

March saw lowest number of healthcare data breaches: 5 takeaways

1 day ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

March recorded 58 large healthcare data breaches — the lowest total for the month since 2022, HIPAA Journal reported April 23. The publication analyzed data from the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights. Here are five things to know:The number of individuals affected by healthcare data breaches declined for the third consecutive month in March, reaching the lowest monthly total since January 2023.
SSM Health, Navvis reach $6.5M data breach settlement

1 day ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System has used a few small but mighty ways to support its physician staff. The system… West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health made $11 million from the sale of a shuttered hospital campus, BucksCo.Today reported April 23.
VUMC adds specialty optimization to DAX Copilot

1 day ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center is introducing a new update to its DAX Copilot tool aimed at enhancing user experience and improving the quality of clinical documentation. The update, called specialty optimization, will allow the AI-powered system to generate notes tailored to specific medical specialties such as neurology and cardiology, according to an April 22 news release.
Maryland hospital faces 4 lawsuits over ransomware breach

2 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

Frederick (Md.) Health is facing four lawsuits alleging the health system failed to protect patients’ sensitive data after a ransomware attack disrupted its IT systems in January, The Frederick News-Post reported April 21. The lawsuits claim the health system had inadequate cybersecurity measures, neglected its responsibility to safeguard patient data, mishandled breach notifications, and exposed individuals to risks of identity theft and fraud.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles retools pediatric sleep studies using Apple Watch tech

2 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has launched the nation’s first pediatric sleep registry using Apple Watch technology, along with a new data collection app aimed at transforming how sleep disorders are diagnosed and treated in children. The app, called WISE-HARE — short for Wearable Intelligent Sensor Enhancement Home Apnea Risk Evaluation — was developed by Los Angeles-based CHLA in collaboration with graduates from Apple’s Developer Academy in Fortaleza, Brazil.
White House mandates AI leadership at federal agencies: 5 takeaways

2 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

A new White House directive is pushing federal agencies to rapidly scale up their use of artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14179 in January, removing what he called “barriers to American leadership in AI.” The directive was followed by a 25-page memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget, dated April 3, outlining a sweeping mandate for agencies to cut red tape and adopt AI in ways that improve public services and protect civil liberties.
California health system names new marketing chief

3 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

Fairfield, Calif.-based NorthBay Health has appointed Christine Searight as vice president and chief marketing and communications officer. The health system announced the move via LinkedIn on April 16. Ms. Searight brings several years of marketing experience to the role. She previously served as vice president and chief marketing and communications officer for Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., from 2022 to 2024, according to her LinkedIn profile.
MyMichigan Health taps next CIO

3 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

Midland, Mich.-based MyMichigan Health has named Pankaj Jandwani, MD, as its next chief information officer, the health system confirmed to Becker’s. Dr. Jandwani will step into the role at the end of June 2025, succeeding Dan Waltz, who is set to retire. He has been with the health system since 2002, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Why ScionHealth isn’t creating a new role for AI

3 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

At Louisville, Ky.-based ScionHealth, CIO and Senior Vice President Robecca Quammen told Becker’s that AI governance is being treated as an extension of the CIO role, rather than a justification for creating a new executive position. Becker’s spoke to Ms. Quammen about her 2025 IT priorities, how the health system is using AI and how she is making the case for IT investments amid financial uncertainty. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
DOGE stalls healthcare payments: 6 things to know

6 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has imposed new restrictions on federal healthcare grant payments, significantly slowing the distribution of funds to health centers and other grantees, according to 12 people familiar with the matter, as reported by The Washington Post on April 17.