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About hospitals and healthcare systems
63 health systems ranked by annual revenue FYI
About the public’s health
The Domestic Consequences of Defunding Global Health A really good summary of the issue.
In a related article: WHO: 70% of Countries Already Face Health Disruptions Amid Aid Cuts
About healthcare IT
276 Million Patient Records Compromised — What You Need To Know: A May 5 HIPPA Journal report has confirmed that in 2024 healthcare attacks resulted in a staggering “276 million breached records.” Now, a May 13 Check Point report has warned that the hackers behind a newly-identified and healthcare-focused attack are looking to steal even more sensitive employee and consumer data.
About health technology
FDA endorses first-of-its-kind blood test for Alzheimer’s disease: The test, called Lumipulse, measures two proteins found in the blood’s plasma to determine whether a patient has amyloid plaques in the brain. Up until now, physicians have mostly used costly, more invasive tests that involve puncturing the lumbar — known as a spinal tap — and brain scans that expose patients to radiation to confirm the presence of amyloid. The Lumipulse test takes a simple blood draw.