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Malaysia's Academy of Sciences is spearheading a major digital healthcare initiative approved by the National Science Council. The programme seeks to integrate fragmented health systems and leverage artificial intelligence for better patient outcomes.
The US Federal Trade Commission has sued telehealth provider Hims & Hers, alleging it shared patient health information with Meta and Snap despite privacy promises, and engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices.
A senior Malaysian health official has identified significant vulnerabilities in the country's digital health infrastructure revealed during the Covid-19 pandemic, pointing to fragmented record systems and manual processes.
A Florida pastor has sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT provided dangerous medical advice that delayed treatment for a pulmonary embolism. The case highlights growing concerns about AI chatbots offering health guidance without proper safeguards.