Today's Top 20 Health IT Articles
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Feds probe breach at Illinois system
Federal authorities are investigating a 2023 data breach at a medical transcription company that may have compromised the personal information of up to 1.2 million patients at Chicago-based Cook County Health, NPR affiliate WBEZ reported June 10. -
Google steps up cybersecurity efforts in healthcare
In response to the rise in cyberattacks targeting U.S. healthcare systems, Google has engaged in a partnership with the White House to help rural hospitals. -
An IT recession?
Is the IT industry in a recession? -
Epic's biggest moves in 2024
From plans to launching a new app for Apple's Vision Pro headset to releasing artificial intelligence validation software, here is a look at EHR vendor Epic Systems' biggest moves so far in 2024: -
HCA leader departs for AI company
An executive with Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has left to join the leadership ranks of an artificial intelligence company. -
GE HealthCare shakes up business lines, top executives
GE HealthCare named new CEOs for the imaging and ultrasound business lines. -
Health system CEOs seek outside IT talent
Health system CEOs are focused on becoming more innovative and embracing the right technology to drive digital transformation forward. But it's not all about the technology; it also requires a new type of talent. -
Ascension restores EHRs in Illinois, Wisconsin
St. Louis-based Ascension brought EHRs back online in Illinois and Wisconsin and said it remains on track to reinstate digital medical records across all 140 of its hospitals by June 14. -
New Epic partnership aims to improve neonatal care
EHR vendor Epic Systems has entered into a new partnership with GeneDx, a genetic testing company. -
Epic's next move in AI
Epic is diving deep into artificial intelligence, incorporating the technology into existing platforms and new products to support health system operations and clinical outcomes. -
VA says Oracle Health EHR is failing
An unpublished survey from the Department of Veterans Affairs revealed that its new Oracle Health EHR system is not helping improve patient care, Bloomberg reported June 7. -
Change Healthcare loses bid to keep cyberattack lawsuits in Tennessee
The 49 lawsuits filed against Change Healthcare alleging the company failed to protect patient information during a February ransomware attack will be consolidated in Minnesota instead of Tennessee, where the company is based, according to a Reuters report. -
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Abu Dubai partner on innovation
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has teamed up with the health department of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on an innovation partnership to advance pediatric care worldwide. -
Cyberattack on 3rd party effects Adventist Health Tulare patients
A breach at a third-party agency is affecting Adventist Health Tulare (Calif.). -
White House enlists Microsoft, Google for rural hospital cyberdefense
The Biden-Harris administration has secured commitments from Microsoft and Google to offer free and low-cost resources to rural hospitals nationwide to help them boost their cyber defenses. -
Ascension works to update patient portal following cyberattack
St. Louis-based Ascension is updating its patient portal in six markets after restoring the EHRs there following a May 8 cyberattack. -
Health systems ignite IT change management
Digital transformation is rapidly changing healthcare organizations and while technology spend is important, IT leaders at some of the top systems in the nation are focused more on another investment. -
Novant Health runs into MyChart issues amid EHR transition
Some Novant Health patients have run into issues with MyChart as the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based health system unifies its patient portal platform, WWAY3 reported. -
Health systems' top 12 digital investment priorities
Seventy-five percent of health system executives say digital transformation is a priority but lack the resources to make it happen, McKinsey & Co. reported June 7. -
Average IT manager salary hits $169,510: state by state breakdown
The median annual wage for computer and information systems managers is $169,510, with leaders in New York earning the most at $213,930 on average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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