Morning Headlines 7/21/16
Tackling Workers’ Mental Health, One Text at a Time
The Wall Street Journal notes the rise in companies offering their employees smartphone apps that allow them to find and receive mental health treatment, but also quotes those concerned about the potential privacy implications.
Failed merger doesn’t stop South Shore Hospital’s planned expansion
South Shore Hospital (MA), whose planned merger with Partners HealthCare failed last year after anti-trust objections, seeks $220 million in donations to cover $60 million in new construction costs and $160 million to implement Epic.
Philips to Expand Its Population Health Management Business with the Acquisition of Wellcentive
Royal Philips acquires population health management software vendor Wellcentive for undisclosed terms.
A Socio-technical Approach to Preventing, Mitigating, and Recovering from Ransomware Attacks
A new paper emphasizes user-focused strategies such as simulation and training.
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