1. WannaCry attack infects Bayer medical devices in US hospitals
Bayer confirmed the worldwide ransomware attack, WannaCry, infected several of its medical devices used in U.S. hospitals.
2. 6 updates on the worldwide ransomware attack
A worldwide ransomware attack hit organizations across multiple continents, infecting FedEx and bringing down operations for at least 16 U.K. National Health Service facilities.
3. Epic, Cerner hold 50% of hospital EHR market share: 8 things to know
In 2016, Epic and Cerner led the EHR market space for acute care hospitals in the U.S. with Meditech following close behind, according to the new KLAS U.S. Hospital EMR Market Share 2017 report.
4. 5 things to know about Epic’s terminated US Coast Guard contract
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a new EHR solution to implement across its 176 sites, which have been using paper records since the branch terminated its Epic contract in 2015.
5. Trump fires FBI Director James Comey
President Donald Trump fired James B. Comey from his post as director of the FBI.
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