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patient data on Beyond Market Intelligence: a running collection of 6 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on patient data in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. Acme AI is the next-generation, AI-powered spreadsheet platform built to replace Excel and redefine how analysts, data scientists, and enterprise teams work with data. New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around patient data, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Beyond Market Intelligence is covering right now.
ChatGPT Health adds Epic integration for clinicians to import patient data
Clinicians can now seamlessly import patient data directly into ChatGPT Health thanks to a new Epic integration. This read-only access empowers healthcare professionals to leverage AI for enhanced insights and streamlined workflows, all within a familiar conversational interface. OpenAI’s move signifies a progressive step toward integrating AI into clinical practice, prioritizing accessibility and informed decision-making. For further context on the evolving landscape of AI in sensitive data environments, explore our related article on the Pentagon's adoption of AI tools.
Hackers claim millions of patient records stolen during data breach at healthcare giant McKesson
A significant data breach at healthcare distributor McKesson has reportedly compromised millions of patient records, prompting concerns about data security within the industry. The company acknowledged the incident, anticipating ongoing service disruptions as they address the situation. This event underscores the escalating challenges of safeguarding sensitive information in an increasingly complex digital landscape. For further insight into the broader implications of AI and data vulnerabilities, explore our recent article on "How AI could make it harder for governments to use hacking tools."
AI isn’t close to curing cancer. This startup says it knows what it will take.
The pursuit of AI-driven medical breakthroughs often overstates near-term possibilities. While a cure for cancer remains distant, a new startup is focusing on a fundamental truth: it’s the data, stupid. Their approach prioritizes meticulous data curation and intelligent modeling—a pragmatic strategy for unlocking insights hidden within complex biological datasets. This emphasis on foundational data practices represents a crucial shift, mirroring the innovative techniques explored in our recent piece, "Trained an diffusion model that runs on 264KB of RAM."
CareCloud begins to notify hundreds of thousands after hackers stole medical records
CareCloud, a leading health tech provider managing extensive patient medical data, has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of individuals regarding a recent data breach. Hackers accessed one of CareCloud’s protected health data stores, compromising sensitive records. This incident underscores the growing importance of robust data security, particularly as AI increasingly interacts with sensitive information. For deeper insights into securing AI agents, explore our recent article, "NTT DATA AIVista and Snowflake: Identity alone won’t secure enterprise AI agents."
FTC sues Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing patients’ medical data with advertisers Meta and Snap
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Hims & Hers, alleging the company shared sensitive patient medical data – including information related to sexual wellness and mental health – with advertising platforms Meta and Snap. This represents a significant escalation in scrutiny over data privacy practices within the telehealth sector. The FTC contends Hims & Hers utilized tracking technology to facilitate this data sharing.
Hackers stole ‘significant’ amount of data from tech firm relied on by thousands of US hospitals and pharmacies
A cyberattack has compromised data held by Craneware, an Edinburgh-based technology firm whose software is integral to billing processes at thousands of U.S. hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics. The breach reportedly involved a “significant” amount of customer data, raising concerns about potential exposure of sensitive health information. Craneware is working to address the incident, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of healthcare infrastructure. For broader context on the evolving landscape of technological security, see our article, "AWS Continuum to Enable Agentic Code Security for Enterprises."