During a Sept. 10 hearing, lawmakers voiced strong criticism of the VA's rollout of its Oracle Health EHR system, with one member urging the department to abandon the project altogether, Nextgov reported.

Oracle Health stands apart from Epic, its main rival in the EHR market, because of its user interface, the company's leader said in an earnings call.

Hackers infiltrated a Maine hospital's IT network in July and may have stolen patient data, the Bangor (Maine) Daily News reported.

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest health system, continues to embrace artificial intelligence to improve its clinical and administrative operations.

Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare participated in a $25 million growth financing round for Pieces Technologies, a healthcare AI research and development firm offering a clinical generative AI solution.

Kaiser Permanente, based in Oakland, Calif., and Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health have expanded their partnership through a long-term agreement in Colorado, which will provide both organizations with a fully integrated EHR system.

A Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network hospital will be featured in the medical drama "The Pitt" on the streaming platform Max.

As the demand for interoperability persists, health systems nationwide are turning to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement to set new standards for interconnectedness and quality of care.

Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health has entered into negotiations with Epic to switch to the EHR vendor.

A hacker accessed the IT network of a Baptist Health hospital in Arkansas and may have stolen patient data.

CIO pay continues to rise as IT chiefs move higher within their organizations and have to understand emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, CIO reported.

Apple is introducing new health features across its product lineup, including an over-the-counter hearing aid option. 

The nonprofit supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was one of the few healthcare organizations named to Fast Company's "Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024."

Below is a list of hospitals and health systems searching for IT executive talent:

Healthcare organizations face numerous challenges today, from financial pressures to workforce shortages and the increasing complexity of patient care. In this environment, AI is a powerful tool for healthcare leaders. However, not all patients are excited about the technology.

At Atrium Health, based in Charlotte, N.C., the use of AI-powered clinical documentation tools is showing potential in reducing physician burnout and streamlining workflows.

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health marked a milestone for its hospital-at-home program as the health system keeps growing the care model, the Yale Daily News reported.

IT unemployment hit a new high in August as organizations shift their focus to artificial intelligence, IT consulting firm Janco Associates reported.

CMS is notifying nearly a million Medicare beneficiaries of a data breach in which a hacker copied patients' files.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health estimates that its Epic EHR implementation will cost the health system $1.2 billion.