Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner is the "single biggest obstacle to EHR interoperability," an Oracle executive wrote in a blog post.

Corewell Health is uniting hundreds of instances of MyChart's patient portal to give patients a more streamlined experience, Moody on the Market reported.

Colleen Blye has taken the role of executive vice president, CFO, and chief business officer at New York City-based Montefiore Health System. 

As artificial intelligence continues to expand in healthcare, organizations are creating dedicated leadership roles to oversee its implementation.

New York City-based Montefiore Health System reported an operating loss of $27.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 after reporting an operating income of $31.8 million in the same quarter last year, according to its May 29 finance report. 

The Change Healthcare breach disrupted services at hundreds of hospitals and physician clinics, and C-suite leaders are taking action to protect against similar future situations.

Mark Keroack, MD, president and CEO of Springfield, Mass.-based Baystate Health, and his wife, Ann Errichetti, MD, have created an endowed fund to support future physicians who will train at the health system.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden are seeking information from MultiPlan after an April 7 New York Times report found that major insurers made millions in fees by using the data analytics firm to determine how much to pay for out-of-network claims. 

Chief information officers utilize new and innovative technologies to optimize, streamline and improve healthcare delivery.

Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska, seeks to extend the contract of interim CEO Ian Worden through the end of 2024 amid a search for its fourth leader in less than a year.

Hans P. Cassagnol, MD, has been appointed to the role of chief medical officer at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, Wash. 

Albert Swallow III will retire as CFO of Portland-based MaineHealth in early 2025 after a decade in the role. 

The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers has earned approval from the Education Department to accredit postgraduate physician associate and joint nurse practitioner/PA training programs. 

The board for Desert Healthcare District and Foundation voted May 28 to move forward with Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare's proposal for a 30-year lease for the 387-bed Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif., the Desert Sun reported.

Bowling Green, Ky.-based Med Center Health will acquire Logan Memorial Hospital, effective July 1, the health system said in a May 29 news release.

New York City-based online, direct-to-consumer healthcare company Ro has launched a tool to report and track GLP-1 drug shortages across the U.S., it announced May 29.

Many hospitals and emergency departments have been forced to close in 2024 due to circumstances like high costs and shifts in care needs. 

A morning routine is specific to each individual and can help them prepare for the day ahead. For a health system CEO, that might look like waking up at 4 a.m., hitting the gym, catching up on the latest healthcare industry news, and having a big cup of coffee.

Rick Haines, president and CEO of Canton, Ohio-based Aultman Health Foundation, has shared plans to retire after 43 years of service, effective July 1.

University of Missouri Health Care Women's Hospital in Columbia, Mo., has shared plans to permanently close its emergency room on June 10.