Today's Top 20 Health IT Articles
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Microsoft pursuing a 'conservative' hiring approach
Rajesh Jha, executive vice president in charge of Microsoft Office and Windows, told employees to be more cautious when it comes to opening up new roles, CNBC reported May 26. -
4 discoveries from Cedars-Sinai's AI division
The Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai has released some of its trailblazing AI developments that have been able to predict, diagnose and assess risk of major human disease conditions. -
Cincinnati Children's AI program aims to curb violence in schools
A program developed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital that seeks to use artificial intelligence to predict and curb student violence will be introduced in two Cincinnati-area schools this year. -
Cleveland Clinic Innovations spun off 2 companies, oversaw $23M in investments in 2021
Cleveland Clinic's Innovations department spun off two companies and oversaw $23.2 million in investments in 10 portfolio companies last year, according to health system financial statements. -
Meditech adds obstetric hemorrhage tools to its EHR system
Meditech added an obstetric hemorrhage toolkit to its Expanse EHR system. -
Congress aims to require the VA to make 'progress reports' on its Cerner EHR rollout
If signed by President Joe Biden, new legislation would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to make quarterly reports on its progress with its Cerner EHR rollout. -
Amazon is looking to hire a HIPAA compliance advisor
Amazon is hiring for a Healthcare Engagement Advisor to work in its AWS HIPAA Compliance Program. -
Patient info accessed in Texas hospital data breach
A Texas medical center has reported a cybersecurity incident in which patients' personal and medical information was accessed. -
Florida health system to spend $65M on Cerner to Epic transition
Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System will spend $65 million to transition its Cerner EHR system to an Epic system, Naples Daily News reported May 26. -
Technology can drive revenue growth, improved health, Novant Health digital chief says
Technology should not be seen as a cost drain but something that truly adds value to a business, Angela Yochem, chief transformation and digital officer for Novant Health, said in a recent interview with CIO. -
Most parents OK with AI in pediatric emergency care, small study finds
A survey of 1,620 parents found they were generally accepting of the use of artificial intelligence in emergency care for children with respiratory illnesses. -
4 recent HIPAA enforcement actions
Four healthcare providers were recently found to be in violation of HIPAA, according to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. -
Hoag launches mobile app, premium subscription service
A California health system has launched a mobile app and premium subscription service — complete with health coaching and personalized care coordination — to accompany its new virtual care center, a move the organization said will make patient care more efficient and accessible. -
Female health start-ups get record-setting funding
In 2021, femtech health and wellness companies received a record-breaking $2.7 billion in funding, CBInsights reported May 26. -
VA launches $20M health innovation challenge to tackle suicide prevention
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a $20 million health innovation challenge encouraging innovators to develop technology and strategies for suicide prevention among veterans. -
Microsoft in the news: 5 healthcare moves
From disrupting a healthcare cyber criminal to creating an AI collective for health system executives, here are five healthcare moves Microsoft has made since April, as reported by Becker's Hospital Review. -
Takeaways from 5 recent health AI studies
Artificial intelligence holds lots of promise for the world of healthcare, from offering predictions of post-care implications to aiding in diagnosis of disorders. -
Fitbit's marketing officer leaves for health start-up
Tim Rosa, the former chief marketing officer for Google-owned health and fitness tracking company Fitbit, left for the same position at healthcare start-up Transcarent. -
Cerner in the news: 6 May updates
From system outages at the Department of Veterans Affairs to new partnerships, here are six updates on Cerner's operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker's Hospital Review in May. -
Duke's strategy to unleash the most underutilized care team member with digital tech
Digital technologies, artificial intelligence and automation applied in healthcare the same as it is in other industries could be revolutionary.