# AOL * **Definition:** AOL (America Online) is an American web portal and online service provider that was one of the early pioneers of the internet, offering services such as email, instant messaging, and news aggregation. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / US National / AOL ## News * Selected news from the source **AOL**, for healthcare technology leaders * 13.4K news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**AI cybersecurity risks and deepfake scams on the rise**](https://www.aol.com/ai-cybersecurity-risks-deepfake-scams-140011619.html) | [[Cybersecurity Risks]]; [[Security Risks]]; [[Security]] | | 5/25/2025 | [**Microsoft's Layoffs Signal AI's Growing Role in Big Tech Jobs - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/microsoft-layoffs-signal-ai-growing-140735907.html) | [[Enterprise Healthcare CTO]]; [[Economic Uncertainty]] | | 5/21/2025 | [**When Pinterest needs new AI tools, employees can have a part in creating them**](https://www.aol.com/pinterest-needs-ai-tools-employees-155846366.html) | [[Software Development]] | | 5/21/2025 | [**Microsoft to host Musk's Grok 3 despite ongoing OpenAI legal battle - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/microsoft-host-musks-grok-3-210632273.html) | [[Software Development]] | | 5/20/2025 | [**This Common Energy Drink Ingredient Could Increase Your Risk for Blood Cancer, New ...**](https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/common-energy-drink-ingredient-could-181727930.html) | [[RNA Sequencing]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**3 Cybersecurity Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade**](https://www.aol.com/3-cybersecurity-stocks-buy-hold-081500377.html) | [[Hybrid Cloud]] | | 5/17/2025 | [**Two of the biggest US cable providers are merging - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/two-biggest-us-cable-providers-182821781.html) | [[Regulatory Approval]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions**](https://www.aol.com/gene-editing-helped-desperately-ill-174905210.html) | [[Gene Editing]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**Novo Nordisk CEO steps down in surprise move as 'market challenges' weigh on obesity drugmaker**](https://www.aol.com/finance/novo-nordisk-ceo-steps-down-124922689.html) | [[Obesity Care]] | | 5/15/2025 | [**Opinion - Trump must take action to save college sports from unvarnished greed**](https://www.aol.com/opinion-trump-must-action-save-113000999.html) | [[Plastic Surgery]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**Duffy says he changed wife's flight to avoid Newark - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/duffy-says-changed-wife-flight-165957088.html) | [[Staffing Challenges]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**FDA Fast-Tracks AbbVie's New Lung Cancer Therapy Emrelis For Tough Lung Cancer Cases**](https://www.aol.com/fda-fast-tracks-abbvies-lung-212505897.html) | [[Cancer Therapy]]; [[EMR]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Can Buying CRISPR Therapeutics and Holding It Forever Make You a Millionaire?**](https://www.aol.com/buying-crispr-therapeutics-holding-forever-101800694.html) | [[Gene Therapy]]; [[CRISPR]] | | 5/9/2025 | [**Trump to build national center for homeless veterans with funds previously spent on housing ...**](https://www.aol.com/trump-build-national-center-homeless-183645411.html) | [[Healthcare]]; [[Virtual Healthcare]]; [[Substance Abuse]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**The 5 most common AI capabilities adopted by businesses, and how they may impact employees**](https://www.aol.com/5-most-common-ai-capabilities-180000984.html) | [[Strategy]]; [[Ethical AI]]; [[Hiring]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**These 4 Cities Have Easy Commutes - but High Costs of Living**](https://www.aol.com/4-cities-easy-commutes-high-170142291.html) | [[High Costs]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**Answers needed on health overspend, says deputy - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/news/answers-needed-health-overspend-says-084119912.html) | [[Preventative Health]]; [[Rural Health]]; [[Healthcare Costs]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**Ransomware group Lockbit appears to have been hacked, analysts say**](https://www.aol.com/news/ransomware-group-lockbit-appears-hacked-203518847.html) | [[Ransomware]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**'Body clock' could determine biological age and longevity, researchers say - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/body-clock-could-determine-biological-215009579.html) | [[Pain Medicine]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**She's a doctor with access to the best prenatal care. Why did childbirth nearly kill her?**](https://www.aol.com/shes-doctor-access-best-prenatal-113032675.html) | [[Health Disparities]]; [[Maternal Health Disparities]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**Trump Taps MAHA-Favorite Doctor Casey Means To Replace Surgeon General Nominee**](https://www.aol.com/trump-taps-maha-favorite-doctor-212724117.html) | [[Metabolic Health]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Merit over mandates: Trump should look to college sports as his winning model for DEI**](https://www.aol.com/merit-over-mandates-trump-look-090025877.html) | [[Training]]; [[Training and Education]] | | 5/2/2025 | [**Florida Banned Fluoride. This City Did, Too - Then Tooth Decay Skyrocketed in Children**](https://www.aol.com/florida-banned-fluoride-city-did-170705349.html) | [[Access to Care]]; [[Security]] | | 5/2/2025 | [**Trump's surgeon general pick touted as 'fierce' MAHA advocate before confirmation hearing**](https://www.aol.com/trumps-surgeon-general-pick-touted-141935334.html) | [[Family Medicine]]; [[Opioid Crisis]] | | 5/1/2025 | [**New prostate cancer test pinpoints disease better than PSA option, study finds - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/prostate-cancer-test-pinpoints-disease-090003355.html) | [[Prostate Cancer]]; [[Cancer Screening]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Layoffs**: HHS is undergoing significant layoffs, reducing its workforce by nearly a quarter, resulting in approximately 10,000 job losses as part of a major overhaul. - **Concerns Over Public Health**: Senator Patty Murray expresses concerns that layoffs will jeopardize public health and safety, especially in response to natural disasters and disease outbreaks. - **Chester-Crozer Hospital's Future**: The potential closure of Chester-Crozer Hospital raises concerns about private equity's influence in Pennsylvania's healthcare system. - **Lawsuit Against HHS**: A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors has filed a lawsuit against HHS over the alleged unlawful rollback of $12 billion in public health funding. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI technologies are being leveraged in various sectors, including drug discovery and healthcare management, with significant investments and developments. - **Ransomware Attack on Kettering Health**: A ransomware attack has caused significant disruptions at Kettering Health, affecting multiple medical centers in Ohio. - **Equity in Healthcare**: Challenges in access to medical professionals and pharmacies affecting health outcomes, particularly among minority populations and older adults. - **Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage**: Maryland faces a significant shortage of behavioral health care workers, necessitating a 50% increase in workforce to meet demands. - **Telehealth Services**: Expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire, potentially increasing healthcare costs for retirees. - **Healthcare Technology Growth**: The construction and infrastructure sector is leveraging technology for growth, with companies like Trimble and Johnson Controls leading innovations. - **Health and Human Services Leadership**: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as head of HHS, focusing on health reform and accountability. - **Overtown Revitalization**: The Overtown Youth Center is leading revitalization efforts in a historically significant neighborhood, introducing telehealth solutions. - **FDA Approval Delays**: Layoffs in the FDA and government efficiency initiatives are slowing the approval process for medical technologies. - **Medicaid Reimbursement Issues**: Rhode Island's low Medicaid reimbursements contribute to a healthcare crisis, with potential federal funding opportunities. - **Healthcare AI Startups**: Charta Health raises $8.1 million for AI-driven patient chart reviews, aiming to alleviate administrative burdens. - **NIH Leadership Controversy**: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya's nomination to lead NIH raises concerns due to his controversial public health stances. - **Cybersecurity in Healthcare**: Over 380 hospitals faced cyberattacks, prompting calls for improved cybersecurity measures. - **23andMe Bankruptcy**: 23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising concerns about customer data privacy. - **Insurance Scrutiny**: Health insurers face scrutiny for using AI in claims processes, leading to legislative proposals for reform. - **Unionized Nurses Strike**: Unionized nurses at Kapi'olani Medical Center voted to authorize a second strike this year due to disagreements over staffing ratios during contract negotiations with Hawaii Pacific Health. ### Organizations Mentioned - **Kettering Health**: A healthcare system in Ohio affected by a recent ransomware attack. - **FBI**: The Federal Bureau of Investigation, involved in responding to cyberattacks. - **Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)**: Involved in the response to the ransomware attack on Kettering Health. - **US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency**: A federal agency focused on protecting the nation's critical infrastructure from cyber threats. - **U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)**: A federal agency responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. - **Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)**: The national public health agency in the United States, focused on disease control and prevention. - **Chester-Crozer Hospital**: A hospital serving as the nearest emergency department for many residents in Pennsylvania. - **Prospect Medical Holdings**: A healthcare company involved in the management of hospitals and healthcare facilities. - **Nvidia**: A technology company known for its work in graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI technologies. - **Recursion Pharmaceuticals**: A biotech company focused on leveraging AI for drug discovery and development. - **Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)**: U.S. federal agency that administers the nation's major healthcare programs. - **Maryland Medicaid Advisory Board**: Advisory body addressing Medicaid-related issues in Maryland. - **Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland**: Organization focused on improving behavioral health services in Maryland. - **Overtown Youth Center (OYC)**: Community organization focused on youth development and health services in Overtown, Miami. - **Food and Drug Administration (FDA)**: U.S. agency responsible for protecting public health by regulating food, drugs, and medical devices. - **Charta Health**: Startup focused on automating patient chart reviews using AI. - **National Institutes of Health (NIH)**: U.S. government agency responsible for biomedical and public health research. - **23andMe**: Genetic testing company that filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns about data privacy. - **UnitedHealthcare**: Health insurance company facing scrutiny over its prior authorization processes.