Health systems are turning to Big Tech for help with healthcare’s digital transformation. But the relationship goes both ways. “We’re going to look to all of you for what are interesting opportunities and what are the guardrails to put in…
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Apple will now display on app store product pages in the United States whether an app qualifies as a regulated medical device. The new labeling applies to health and medical apps that either fall under the “Health & Fitness” or…
Infosys has agreed to acquire digital transformation company Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465 million. The deal, which gives the tech consulting giant a footprint in health IT, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 pending…
HHS has finalized a rule requiring certain electronic healthcare claims and prior authorization transactions to include standardized electronic attachments. The rule adopts new standards under HIPAA for electronic data exchange between providers and payers, aimed at reducing administrative burden, improving…
Providence, based in Renton, Wash., is reporting millions in savings after changing how it manages IT assets, extending device lifecycles and using automation to adjust infrastructure usage. The health system said its information services team saved $2.3 million in 2025…
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Verily has raised $300 million in a new investment round and is restructuring its ownership as it looks to advance its precision health strategy. The Dallas-based company said the funding round was led by Series X Capital, with participation from…
Marshall Health Network, based in Huntington, W.Va., is partnering with healthcare AI company Notable to expand online scheduling and patient registration for primary care services. The health system said the new tools allow patients to schedule select appointments online and…
At UC San Diego Health, an early deployment of Amazon Connect Health is reducing call times by 25% and reshaping how the health system approaches patient access. The health system implemented Amazon Connect, an AI tool designed to automate administrative…
Mount Sinai Health System is partnering with Midstream Health to deploy an AI-powered platform aimed at identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving financial operations. The New York City-based health system said it will initially roll out the platform within its supply…
Six weeks into his new role, UVA Health CIO Sonney Sapra says the Charlottesville, Va.-based academic health system must address foundational technology challenges, including technical debt, before accelerating more advanced digital innovation. “From a technology perspective, we’re an aspiring organization…