Quest Diagnostics Reports Cybersecurity Breach Affecting Patient Records

Quest Diagnostics, a healthcare company, recently reported a cybersecurity breach to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Fierce Healthcare reported. The breach occurred on October 21 and may have allowed an unauthorized party to access patient records through the company's system. Patients use this system to place orders and receive results, making the breach a significant concern.

The company has started an investigation into the breach and has taken steps to fix the issue, including notifying federal law enforcement officials. External cybersecurity experts are also involved in the investigation to determine the full scope of the breach.

In other news, Withings, a company that makes connected devices, has partnered with Function, a health platform, to integrate their services. This integration allows Function members to connect their daily body measurements with advanced lab data in one place, according to Fierce Healthcare.

Withings users can now sync their daily readings directly into the Function app, and Function's lab testing services will also be available in the Withings app. This partnership aims to provide a more unified view of a person's health information, making it easier for them to track their progress.

WebMD Ignite, a healthcare marketing company, has launched a new AI-powered platform called WebMD Ignite Ruby, Fierce Healthcare reported. This platform is designed to help healthcare providers and systems with their marketing efforts by analyzing markets, identifying audiences, and developing strategies.

The platform combines WebMD Ignite's healthcare data with other sources to provide a more comprehensive view of the market. It can also be used with WebMD Ignite's agency services to help turn the insights into campaigns, making it a valuable tool for healthcare marketers.

Additionally, Lirio, a company that uses AI and behavioral science to engage patients, has reported that its technology increased vaccination uptake by more than 20% in a large-scale program, according to Fierce Healthcare. The program used personalized messaging to encourage patients to get vaccinated, and the results show that this approach can be effective.