Healthcare generative AI predicted to reach $22B by 2032
”A small but growing number of companies are forming strategic partnerships and bringing AI solutions to the fields of drug discovery, diagnostics, patient care and claims management,” says a new report.
Patients benefit from AI-powered care navigator at Columbia Memorial Health
The system, built as part of the organization’s digital front door, has achieved both clinical and financial ROI and helped earn a Net Promoter Score of 72.
Food for Agile Thought #413: Firing Agile Coaches? Are All Feature Factories Bad? Why Didn’t They Say No? Dumb Decisions?
TL; DR: Firing Agile Coaches? — Food for Agile Thought #413 Welcome to the 413th edition of the Food for Agile Thought newsletter, shared with 49,263 peers. This week, Anthony Mersino reflects on firing agile coaches due to financial constraints and urges a focus on continuous improvement to prove value. David Rodenas discusses the misguided […]
Cross-Chain Crime Hits $7B: North Korean Ties Unveiled
The recent revelation by Elliptic highlights a troubling surge in cross-chain crime, now amounting to $7 billion, with North Korean affiliated Lazarus Group playing a significant role. These findings from the 2023 edition of ‘The State of Cross-chain Crime’ report, outstrip previous forecasts, underscoring an urgent call for bolstered security measures and refined blockchain analytics […]
HKEX Introduces Synapse: A New Settlement Acceleration Platform for Stock Connect
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announces the launch of HKEX Synapse, a settlement acceleration platform designed to improve market efficiency and transparency for Northbound Stock Connect participants. The platform, set to launch on October 9, 2023, will employ DAML smart contracts to streamline post-trade operations. The move aims to enhance real-time data synchronization […]
Long-Term Bond Slump Mirrors Historic Stock Market Crashes, Stirs Investor Concerns
The historic slump in long-term bonds, closely mirroring past notorious stock market crashes, has stirred concerns among investors and financial analysts. The discourse on social media, led by notable figures like Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA, emphasizes the gravity of the situation, with particular implications for retirees and other bond-dependent investors. (Read More)
Google Assistant to Integrate Bard AI for Enhanced Capabilities
Google Assistant is set to integrate with Google’s Bard AI to offer enhanced functionalities. The integration will allow Google Assistant to perform complex tasks like planning vacations and sorting emails. Although the feature is still under testing, it marks Google’s aggressive efforts to compete in the AI space. (Read More)
Friend.tech Users Lose $385K in Ether to SIM-Swap Scammer
A scammer has reportedly stolen approximately $385,000 (234 ETH) within 24 hours by SIM-swapping four Friend.tech users. The incident follows a series of SIM-swap and phishing attacks on the platform, putting its security measures under scrutiny. Blockchain analyst ZachXBT revealed the scam on October 5, 2023, adding to concerns about the vulnerability of Friend.tech’s user […]
CMCC Global’s Titan Fund Secures $100M for Asian Blockchain Ventures
Hong Kong-based CMCC Global has raised $100 million for its Titan Fund, targeting early-stage blockchain start-ups primarily in Asia. The fund’s first round saw participation from over 30 investors and comes amid a 70.9% YoY decline in global crypto venture capital investments. (Read More)
HIMSSCast: With new cybersecurity threats emerging, tips on building resilience
MorganFranklin Consulting’s Ferdinand Hamada and Matt DeFrain offer their perspectives on the current threat environment and how health systems can build better cybersecurity resilience and business continuity strategies.