ChatGPT Health may be a marketing strategy rather than a genuine innovation, potentially allowing tech giants to dominate the healthcare sector. The article questions OpenAI's claims of enhanced security and adherence to HIPAA standards, drawing parallels to past controversies with data privacy in the tech industry.

A Michigan rural health system has notified approximately 140,000 patients of a data breach resulting from a hacking incident. The breach highlights ongoing concerns regarding cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, particularly the risks associated with unauthorized access to protected health information.

SimonMed Imaging has notified over 1.27 million individuals about the compromise of their protected health information due to a cyberattack in January 2025. While the company confirmed data theft, there have been no reported cases of misuse, and affected individuals are being offered complimentary credit monitoring services.