Morning Headlines 8/1/23
Hackers threaten to auction off DNA patient records from Oklahoma hospital
The Karakurt Data Extortion Group threatens to publish samples and then auction off patient data, including genetic records, stolen from McAlester Regional Health Center.
FeelBetter Raises $5.9M to Optimize and Personalize Medication Management for Polypharmacy Patients
Precision medication management software startup FeelBetter raises nearly $6 million in a funding round led by Firstime Ventures and Shoni Health Ventures.
Ransomware attackers steal personal info of over 600K Medicare beneficiaries
CMS begins notifying Medicare beneficiaries that contractor Maximus Federal Services was impacted by the MoveIt file transfer software data breach in late May.
Ambulatory-focused health IT vendor CharmHealth invests in patient education and engagement software startup My Diabetes Tutor.
Challenger exploded on lift-off when the O-rings failed. Columbia disintegrated on reentry after one of the heat shield tiles were…