BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS FOR THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS 
UnitedHealth’s Subsidiary Optum to Shut Down its Ohio Plant & Telehealth Business May 21, 2024 The shut down of the Ohio Plant was revealed through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) filing published last week which resulted in the layoffs of 129 employees.
Elon Musk Launches Starlink to Connect Indonesian Health Centers with Internet May 20, 2024 The Starlink service was inaugurated at three Indonesian health centers: two in Bali and one on the remote Aru Island in Maluku.
Transcarent Unveils AI-Enabled Platform WayFinding May 17, 2024 US-based Transcarent has introduced its new AI-driven platform, WayFinding, which is designed to simplify healthcare navigation for its members.
The Lancet Study Reveals Healthcare Privatization Almost Always Diminishes Quality & Worsens Patient Outcomes May 17, 2024
Uber Health Unveils Caregiving Solution to Ease Healthcare Logistics in the US May 16, 2024 Uber Health Unveils New Caregiving Solution
Jefferson Health & Lehigh Health Network Merge to Create Top Non-Profit Health System in US May 16, 2024 Under the terms of the agreement, Jefferson and LVHN will integrate clinical care, operations, and identity to create a regional system
Pharma Giant Bayer AG Slashes 1500 Headcount Facing Decreased Sales May 15, 2024 The job cut affected primarily the management vertical, coinciding with a slight sales decline and a revised full-year earnings forecast.
Ascension Confirms Ransomware Attack May 15, 2024 Ascension Health, a significant player in the healthcare sector, has confirmed that it is grappling with the aftermath of a ransomware attack.
UK’s MHRA Launches AI Airlock to Regulate AI as Medical Device May 14, 2024 The AI Airlock will function as a regulatory sandbox, allowing the MHRA to evaluate and address the unique challenges posed by AIaMDs.
Cyberattack at Ascension Health Disabled Systems, Paused Procedures & Diverted Ambulances May 13, 2024 The Ascension Health System, which operates 140 hospitals across 19 states and Washington, DC, has been thrown into disarray by a significant cybersecurity incident.
UK Govt Launches 5-Yr Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance May 10, 2024 The National Action Plan aims to reduce the use of antimicrobials in humans and animals including antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals.
Neuralink Faces Setback as First Human Implant Encounters Mechanical Issues May 10, 2024 This complication compromised the device's functionality, prompting Neuralink to implement a series of software fixes.
