The Department of Veterans Affairs has partnered with EHR vendors Oracle Health and Epic to help identify veterans receiving care outside of the VA system.

Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University has opened a new centralized "Mission Control Center," marking the first time since the initiative's 2017 launch that all technology and coordination teams have been housed in one location.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, Epic Systems began ramping up efforts in medical research, The Cap Times reported Sept. 18. 

CMS is working on a qualified health plan directory pilot program for the state of Oklahoma, which could serve as a model for more national information-sharing initiatives in the future, according to CMS.

Oracle Health has unveiled new EHR enhancements aimed at streamlining tasks for healthcare providers, with a focus on improving patient care efficiency and reducing clinician workload.

Hospital and health system executives are navigating a complex financial landscape, with operating costs under constant pressure. As part of their cost-reduction strategies, several hospitals have turned to outsourcing or eliminating IT roles. 

As health systems continue to navigate the complexities of patient care, many are turning to custom-built applications within their Epic EHR systems to address specific needs. 

A data leak exposed the personal information of thousands of hospital workers, Cybernews reported.

Omaha-based Nebraska Medicine has signed a new five-year, multimillion-dollar deal with data analytics company Palantir to predict hospital bed necessity, manage the supply chain and make staffing recommendations.

Researchers affiliated with Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health have developed an Epic application that predicts the risk of patients with gastrointestinal bleeding.

Microsoft is collaborating with the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and Nordic to create a national rural health IT community.  

Healthcare providers and payers increased their IT spend in the last year and many see additional budget bumps in the future, according to a report compiled by KLAS and Bain & Co.

Amazon Health Services has teamed up with online behavioral healthcare provider Talkspace to expand access to mental health services.

University of Iowa Health Care, based in Iowa City, is expanding the use of Nabla's ambient AI technology to its entire workforce following a successful pilot program.

As the healthcare industry faces financial pressures, changing regulations, and rising patient expectations, many leaders are turning to technology and data to improve care. To realize the full potential of digital tools, organizations must have a comprehensive, agile, and enterprise-wide plan that prioritizes clinical governance during the strategy, implementation, and post-implementation phases.

UC San Diego Health is looking at using Apple's new Vision Pro headset in operating rooms. 

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, a critical question arises: can only well-resourced health systems afford this technology?

Epic Systems is gearing up to deliver updates aimed at transforming healthcare technology for providers and patients alike. 

More than 60,000 tech workers have been laid off so far in 2024, including at five health tech companies, according to a list compiled by TechCrunch.

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