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Healthcare ransomware incidents in the US jump 64% in Q3 2026

Comparitech data show a 64% quarterly rise in U.S. healthcare ransomware incidents, with hospitals, clinics and vendors hit hard.

Michigan wiped out more than $21 million in medical debt for 9,767 residents, bringing total relief above $221…

Walmart will add zero-dollar prescriptions, rare disease specialty care and paid NICU leave for U.S. workers starting in…

AAFP is bringing its members to Roon, a physician-only social network built for clinical discussion, peer connection and…

Elevance Health Foundation is awarding $4 million to patient safety groups focused on falls, medication errors and health…

A UK Biobank analysis found loneliness and social isolation were tied to fewer healthy years, with lifestyle narrowing…

Corporate venture capital in healthcare can create business value beyond returns, if sourcing, diligence, syndication, and engagement are…

Veradigm’s women’s health report uses linked EHR and claims data to examine disease patterns, care use, and treatment…

MHRA’s services collection brings together medicines, device, trial and vigilance guidance, with a new Yellow Card Scheme link…

MHRA’s patient information page now aggregates medicines news, safety guidance, device alerts and regulatory updates for patients and…

Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

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