Today's Top 20 Health IT Articles
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Hackers demand Bitcoin from Oklahoma health system patients
Hackers are emailing patients of Oklahoma City, Okla.-based Integris Health and demanding $50 in Bitcoin, The Oklahoman reported Dec. 26. -
5 biggest VA, Oracle updates of 2023
In 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs faced fierce criticism from clinicians, lawmakers and patients over its rollout of the Oracle Health EHR system. Despite the blowback, the agency is continuing to move forward with the system. -
5 systems installing virtual care platforms
Since Nov. 10, Becker's has reported on health systems in Minnesota, Missouri, Idaho, Florida and Pittsburgh, launching new virtual care platforms. -
Healthcare's year of 5G
In 2023, large health systems, such as Cleveland Clinic and Boston Children's, accelerated their adoption of 5G technology. -
Why Methodist Le Bonheur is installing Epic EHR, Workday at once
Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare revealed plans in January to consolidate nine systems into one Epic EHR across its network, and plans to go live in October 2024. The health system is also transitioning to Workday in June next year, a big feat for any organization. -
Minnesota hospital to go live with Epic
Aitkin, Minn.-based Riverwood Healthcare Center is planning to go live with an Epic EHR system in January, hospital CEO Ken Westwood wrote in aitkinage.com Dec. 22. -
Orlando Health caught in 2 vendor breaches
Orlando (Fla.) Health is alerting patients that some of their protected health information may have been compromised as two of the organization's vendors experienced cybersecurity breaches. -
Ardent restores access to MyChart after Thanksgiving cyberattack
Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services has restored access to its MyChart patient portal after a Nov. 23 ransomware incident rendered it offline. -
The most impactful change Atlantic Health made in 2023
Morris Plains, N.J.-based Atlantic Health systematically changed how it interacted with consumers in 2023. -
$6B healthcare startup laid off workers
Commure, a remote patient monitoring startup worth $6 billion and backed by General Catalyst, laid off an undisclosed number of workers, Business Insider reported -
NewYork-Presbyterian has 120 AI initiatives
New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian has approximately 120 AI initiatives underway across clinical and nonclinical areas. -
6 trends CIOs are watching out for in 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, 2024 is poised to be a pivotal year marked by significant advancements in artificial intelligence integration, heightened focus on cybersecurity and a renewed commitment to enhancing patient engagement. -
University Hospitals portfolio startup completes fundraising
Xploro, a pediatric digital health startup in Cleveland-based University Hospitals investment portfolio, raised $1.7 million in seed financing. -
Kroger expands healthcare reach with medtech partnership
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of grocery store chain Kroger, is partnering with medtech company Soda Health to launch a new benefits program. -
Ohio hospital faces lawsuit for vendor breach
Salem (Ohio) Community Hospital is facing a lawsuit due to a breach at medical transcription service Perry Johnson & Associates which led some of the hospital's patient data to be compromised, NBC-affiliate WFMJ reported Dec. 21. -
The major healthcare deals of 2023
Healthcare disruptors such as Amazon, CVS Health and VillageMD spent billions in 2023 to increase their presence in the healthcare space through mergers and acquisitions. -
4 key ways HHS is using AI
While HHS works to set regulations and guidelines for artificial intelligence's use in healthcare, the agency is also putting the technology to work in its own day-to-day operations, according to a Dec. 20 Politico report. -
New governance structure unveiled for OSF
The creation of a new governance framework for Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare will involve a collaborative effort between the Catholic Diocese of Peoria and the Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis. -
Samsung expands digital health tools
Samsung Electronics added a medication tracking feature to its Samsung Health app. -
Memorial Hermann inches closer to Epic go-live
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System is 150 days away from its first go-live with its new Epic EHR system.
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