Today's Top 20 Health IT Articles
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How GE Healthcare is revamping its branding post-spinoff
On Nov. 30, GE's board approved the plan to spin off its healthcare business, GE Healthcare, and since then, the company has been working to establish itself as a separate entity by developing its branding, PRWeek reported March 23. -
Healthcare ransomware attacks are on the rise: 4 things to know
The healthcare and public health sector was the most targeted critical infrastructure sector for ransomware attacks in 2022, according to a March 22 crime report from the FBI. -
Digital health: Who's up, who's down
The digital health market is constantly changing, with startups coming onto the scene and more established companies restructuring their strategies. -
Advocate Health backs virtual behavioral health startup that raised $32M
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health is among the backers of virtual behavioral health startup Bend Health, which has raised $32 million since launching in 2021 and recently partnered with a Wisconsin health system. -
After another 5 lawsuits, hospitals bear brunt of data breach litigation
Five class-action lawsuits have been filed involving a data breach that affected as many as 4.2 million patients, at a time when hospitals are enduring an increase in legal action over cybersecurity, SC Media reported. -
Health system CIOs focus on automation as other capital tech investments slump
As U.S. hospitals and health systems face significant financial hurdles, they are seeing capital technology investments slow and are investing strategically into tech that can automate repetitive tasks and increase operational efficiency, CIOs told Becker's. -
Top success factors for each major EHR vendor
Clinicians who are highly satisfied with their EHRs tend to like their personalized tools and have taken the initiative to learn the systems, a March 24 KLAS Research study found. -
Instacart expands 'food as medicine' service with Boston Children's, Mount Sinai, UCSF Health
Boston Children's Hospital has launched a virtual food pharmacy with the help of Instacart Health, which is expanding its "food as medicine" service for healthcare providers. -
Northwell has 41 open Epic-related roles after selecting EHR giant as new vendor
As New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health switches from Allscripts to Epic, the health system is seeking candidates for 41 Epic-related roles, according to a search of Northwell's website. -
Digital health market to be worth $1.3 trillion by 2030: 5 takeaways
A March 23 report from market research firm Market Research Future projected the digital health market to be worth $1.3 trillion by 2030. -
How LeanTaaS uses AI to take pressure off of operating rooms
Software company LeanTaaS released Perioperative Transformation as a Service, a new service that aims to use LeanTaaS' workflow automation and artificial intelligence tools to take pressure off operating rooms. -
Lawmakers push VA for audit of Oracle Cerner installation
House Democratic lawmakers introduced a pair of bills that would overhaul the Veterans Affairs IT acquisition process, including one that would audit the Oracle Cerner EHR implementation, Fedscoop reported March 22. -
Why CVS, Walmart, Walgreens are betting on clinical trials
Walmart, CVS and Walgreens are all entering into the clinical trials business, and given their proximity to diverse populations, the retail disruptors may have an advantage, Politico reported March 23. -
Oracle Cerner layoffs in Kansas City may number less than 500
While Oracle Cerner underwent a "mass" layoff recently, according to some affected employees, the company may not have been required to notify the government, Kansas City Business Journal reported March 23. -
Healthcare tech leaders' biggest frustrations when working with multiple vendors
Eighty-four percent of provider leaders, who are responsible for implementing and purchasing technology at their healthcare organizations, said their organizations work with more than 20 individual vendors, which can cause integration nightmares, according to a March 22 survey from healthcare data company Intelligent Medical Objects. -
Microsoft to use Open AI to speed up operations of clinical trials
Microsoft has partnered with Syneos Health to develop a machine-learning platform that can support and speed the analysis, design and operations of clinical trials. -
AI-based digital health company used by CommonSpirit raises $25M
Vital, an artificial intelligence-powered digital patient experience company, raised $24.7 million in series B financing. -
The effect of Oracle Cerner layoffs
EHR vendor Oracle Cerner has conducted its second lay off as part of Oracle's new "restructuring plan" that aims to save the company $927 million by the end of fiscal 2023. -
OSF HealthCare, Illinois State to launch healthcare innovation network
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare is partnering with Illinois State University to launch the Illinois Innovation Network, which aims to focus on innovation within clinical and patient education, healthcare engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. -
Not time to 'pull back': UPMC, Mass General, Penn leaders on innovation in '23
Health system innovation leaders told Becker's economic pressures such as rising interest rates and bank failures make it even more imperative to reshape healthcare, but in a more focused way.
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