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Labs Use AI to Speed Testing as Experts Explore Broader Public Health PotentialIt's been the most explosive U.S. public health crisis so far this summer: An outbreak of extreme intestinal illness caused by Cyclospora is sickening thousands of people across dozens of states. Experts say AI is playing a role in the investigation could potentially help head off future outbreaks.

Also: Potential Fallout From HIPAA Rule Delay, AI Identity Governance ChallengesIn this week's panel, four ISMG editors discussed the rise of artificial intelligence-powered phishing toolkits, potential fallout from the U.S. government's decision to delay a major overhaul of the HIPAA Security Rule and what security leaders see as the defining AI security challenges of 2026.

Experts Say Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Are Seriously OutdatedThe Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public feedback pertaining to cybersecurity matters and the use of artificial intelligence for potentially updating decades-old, rules-of-the-road regulations for U.S. clinical laboratories that test human specimens for health conditions.

Attorney Jordan Cohen of Akerman on AI Challenges AheadAs healthcare firms and vendors develop and implement agentic artificial intelligence and other AI technology, it's critical to conduct a data inventory and have a solid understanding of what data can and cannot be used under HIPAA and other laws, said attorney Jordan Cohen of law firm Akerman.

Measure Would Create Federal AI Coordinator, Expand Data Interoperability EffortsA bipartisan House bill would create a federal coordinator to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence, standardized health data and interoperable research platforms in an effort to speed pediatric cancer research, improve clinical trial design and expand treatment options for children.

Business Associates Tied to 50% of Breach Victims as AI-Aided Attacks LoomVendor incidents and hacks, especially data thefts and ransomware attacks, continue to plague the healthcare sector, accounting for the majority of major data breaches reported so far this year. The advent of AI tools in the hands of bad actors, will only heighten the threats, experts predict.

Peter Justen of AmeriTrust on How Data Integrity Affects Benefits AdministrationArtificial intelligence is transforming healthcare and government benefits administration, but organizations must strengthen data quality and operational processes before expecting meaningful results, said Peter Justen, founder and CEO at AmeriTrust Solutions.

Duncan Regional CIO Roger Neal on Bolstering Cyber Defenses as AI Threats GrowRural healthcare providers face growing security pressures as AI tools speed up attacks and strain limited resources. Duncan Regional Hospital CIO Roger Neal discusses how stronger network segmentation, governance and third-party partnerships help protect patient data and medical systems.

As hospital-at-home programs expand and AI adoption accelerates, healthcare organizations face mounting cloud security demands. Anahi Santiago, CISO of ChristianaCare, discusses vendor accountability, identity management, clinical AI risks and the need for stronger cybersecurity foundations.

Renown Health is reshaping digital ID management with a strategy that reduces friction for clinicians, strengthens security and prepares the organization for emerging AI-driven identity challenges, said Steven Ramirez, Renown Health's chief information security and technology officer.

FDA's draft guidance for AI-enabled medical devices reflects a major change in how regulators address software that changes over time, recognizing AI's ability to evolve while emphasizing patient safety, transparency and accountability, said Phil Englert of the Health-ISAC.

FDA's draft guidance for AI-enabled medical devices reflects a major change in how regulators address software that changes over time, recognizing AI's ability to evolve while emphasizing patient safety, transparency and accountability, said Phil Englert of the Health-ISAC.

Also: Identity as the New Control Plane, Healthcare's AI Governance ChallengeIn this week's panel, four ISMG editors discussed Anthropic's ambitious release of the Mythos and Fable 5 models, how cybersecurity teams are strengthening identity in complex cloud environments and the healthcare industry's efforts to govern artificial intelligence responsibly.

Program Focuses on AI Governance, Safety, Privacy, Bias and TransparencyAccreditation organization Joint Commission is rolling out a voluntary program for certifying the "responsible" deployment and use of artificial intelligence technologies by U.S. healthcare provider organizations, including governance, safeguards, monitoring processes and education.

Healthcare organizations face mounting pressure to govern AI without slowing innovation. Krista Arndt of St. Luke's University Health Network explains how agile governance, technical controls and collaboration can reduce data loss risks, protect patient care and strengthen AI security programs.

Laure Lydon of Flo Health on Securing AI Without Compromising TrustTrust in femtech isn't a feature. It's the foundation. Laure Lydon, vice president of security at Flo Health, makes the case for embedding privacy and security into AI development from day one, not as an afterthought. Firms must evaluate potential risks before systems are built, she said.

MultiCare Health CISO Jason Elrod on Need for Faster Cyber ResilienceEmerging AI tools can identify and exploit software vulnerabilities within minutes, forcing healthcare organizations to rethink cyber strategies. Jason Elrod, CISO of MultiCare Health System, explains why exploitability management, microsegmentation and AI-driven resilience matter more than ever.

Experts: If Implemented Effectively, Directive Could Help Health OrganizationsAlthough President Donald Trump's executive order this week on artificial intelligence barely mentions healthcare, some experts said the directive could potentially have a positive impact on the critical infrastructure sector - if implemented effectively.

Healthcare Sector AI Expansion Raises Questions on Governance, Privacy and SafetyMayo Clinic and Microsoft are planning a new healthcare-specific frontier artificial intelligence model that aims to help clinicians make earlier diagnoses and deliver more personalized treatments to their patients. The clinic plans to make the new model available to patients and doctors.

Healthcare Coordinating Council Highlights AI Risks, Potential Medical MishapsHealthcare organizations face an array of difficult cybersecurity, privacy, patient safety, supply chain and operational resiliency issues as they roll out artificial intelligence tools. A new Health Sector Coordinating Council playbook aims to help by providing a voluntary governance framework.