Today's Top 20 Health IT Articles
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FBI warned of Chinese malware 'low blows' before Change cyberattack
FBI Director Christopher Wray said Chinese efforts to embed malware inside U.S. critical infrastructure networks are at "a scale greater than we'd seen before" in remarks made days before a reported cybersecurity event affecting the nation's largest commercial prescription processor. -
Health systems disconnect from Change Healthcare amid attack
Some health systems disconnected from Optum's Change Healthcare as of Feb. 23 following a cyberattack that affected the company. -
Tackling the Patient Misidentification Crisis with Facial Biometrics
Patient misidentification is a growing problem in the U.S., with dangerous and even fatal consequences. Traditional identification methods, such as using patient names and dates of birth, are prone to errors and can result in duplicate records. Fortunately, advancements in technology, specifically facial biometrics, offer a promising solution to improve patient identification accuracy. -
UnitedHealth suspects 'nation-state' behind Change outage: 7 things to know
Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group, reported a "cybersecurity incident" on Feb. 21 that disrupted connectivity and healthcare operations nationwide. -
Amazon's One Medical deal: 1 year later
Amazon completed its $3.9 billion acquisition of virtual and in-person primary care company One Medical on Feb. 22, 2023, and has since been expanding the company's presence in the healthcare industry. -
Penn Medicine inks sports partnership
Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine has entered into a multiyear partnership with professional soccer club Philadelphia Union. -
WellSpan rolls out AI-driven virtual nursing tech to 1K beds
Following the success of a pilot program, York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health will implement AI-driven virtual sitters and virtual nursing technology to more than 1,000 beds. -
South Carolina health system to make $40M Epic transition
Georgetown, S.C.-based Tidelands Health said it is transitioning to an Epic EHR system. -
Optum's Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack
Optum's Change Healthcare reported a cyberattack on its systems Feb. 21 that disrupted connectivity. -
Sentara inks generative AI deal
Norfolk, VA.-based Sentara Health partnered with generative artificial intelligence company RhythmX AI to build a hyper-personalized primary care experience for patients and clinicians. -
UC Davis Health, Verizon unveil digital inclusion program
UC Davis Health in Sacramento launched a digital inclusion program in partnership with Verizon Business. -
Wisconsin hospital embraces new identity
Darlington, Wis.-based Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County is undergoing a rebrand, which will give the hospital a new name and an updated logo. -
Health systems want to boost digital health budgets
As economic pressures on healthcare organizations begin to cool, hospital and health system leaders are looking to dedicate additional resources to initiatives focused on digital transformation, a Feb. 21 report from Panda Health found. -
Workflow Integration With EMS Can Improve Patient Throughput, Reduce Barriers to Discharge, and Prevent Readmissions
Collaboration with pre-hospital providers, namely emergency medical services (EMS), is a critical success factor for hospitals and healthcare systems. Yet, enabling EMS collaboration and data integration is an often-overlooked component of healthcare IT strategy. Why does this gap persist? -
Epic dives into spatial computing
Epic Systems is seeing promise in spatial computing and is launching an app for Apple's new Vision Pro headset, as well as working with a health system to explore the potential of the headset for healthcare applications. -
Tufts unveils AI-powered digital assistant for patients
Burlington, Mass.-based Tufts Medicine is launching an AI-powered digital personal assistant that will assist patients with determining the appropriate time and location to seek medical care. -
Where Walmart Health stands after setting big growth goals last year
Last March, Walmart Health said it would add 28 locations by the end of 2024 in Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Kansas City, Mo. -
For Accelerated Healthcare Performance, Dive into the Data Lakehouse
Every healthcare organization produces massive amounts of data, from EHRs to internal payroll. What they do with that valuable raw material determines whether they struggle or succeed in the most competitive environment in decades. Thoughtful data processing is the pivotal next step, allowing organizations to extract maximum value from a raft of information. Today, proper infrastructure is the difference-maker. -
Elon Musk says Neuralink patient can control computer mouse with mind
Elon Musk said the first patient who implanted a Neuralink chip into their brain now has the ability to control a computer mouse just by thinking, CNBC reported Feb. 20. -
Why 1 health system is moving IT operations back in-house
Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth recently decided to move its IT operations back in-house in a bid to create one structure with "stronger synergies," Patrick Murfee, vice president and chief technology officer of the organization, told Becker's.
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