🚀 Today’s Healthcare Tech Highlights — August 11, 2025
1. Data Breach Rings Alarm for Healthcare Cybersecurity
AI Invest / AIN covers Columbia University’s 2025 breach exposing **869,000 patient records**. It’s a sobering reminder: cybersecurity isn’t optional—even the giants need to lock their digital doors. [oai_citation:2‡AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com/news/cybersecurity-healthcare-era-risk-opportunity-2508/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
2. Breakthrough Molecule Unites Imaging & Displays
Technology Networks reports researchers at Kyushu University engineered an organic molecule that’s a powerhouse: bright enough for next-gen displays and absorbs light well enough for deep-tissue bioimaging. This “two birds, one stone” design could spark a new class of multifunctional medical materials. [oai_citation:0‡STAT](https://www.statnews.com/category/health-tech/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
3. Modular Medical Unveils Next‑Gen Insulin Patch Pump
MassDevice shares that Modular Medical revealed its “Pivot” insulin patch pump—slashing complexity in diabetes care. The company expects to submit for FDA review this fall. Insider tip: simplicity doesn’t mean second-rate. [oai_citation:1‡MassDevice](https://www.massdevice.com/modular-medical-unveils-next-gen-insulin-pump/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
4. West Sussex Swaps Tech Care Providers
AT Today reports that as of August 1, Livity Life has replaced NRS Healthcare as West Sussex’s provider for tech-enabled care services—ensuring continuity of home-based support during NRS’s liquidation. No drop-offs, just handoffs. [oai_citation:3‡AT Today – Assistive Technology](https://attoday.co.uk/livity-life-takes-over-technology-enabled-care-service-in-west-sussex/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Why It Matters
- Security wake-up call: Columbia’s breach is a stark reminder that convenience doesn’t trump encryption.
- Home care continuity: Swapping tech providers without service gaps shows how leadership in patient experience looks in action.
- Two-in-one molecule: Medical imaging and display tech got smarter—one molecule, dual roles. Efficient and exciting.
- Diabetes ease-up: The Pivot patch pump aims to make managing insulin less of a chore—and more of a win.
