Here's the latest roundup of stories about health IT companies, including Google, IBM and Microsoft.
1. Leidos Health, an EHR consulting company, will rebrand as part of health IT recruitment and management firm Ettain Group's practice.
2. Medical technology company Ivenix will begin using software to support data sharing between its infusion pump and Meditech EHRs.
3. Viz.ai, a developer of artificial intelligence software for rapid stroke diagnosis and triage, announced Oct. 23 the close of a Series B funding round, which included participation from Alphabet's investment arm GV.
4. In its latest update, Google added new features to empower organizations with more information about cybersecurity and their digital footprints.
5. Technology giant IBM has teamed up with TBCASoft and software developer SoftBank to design a blockchain-based communication system.
6. EHR vendor DrChrono launched a services directory with third-party developers to allow providers to select which services they want for their respective practices.
7. Two healthcare companies, DeepThink Health and VScript, had unsecured websites that could be accessed by anyone online.
8. During an attempt to divert funds owed to Telecare Corp. from payers into fraudulent bank accounts, cybercriminals may have exposed patient information.
9. Epic recently announced the release of a new online resource that aims to increase interoperability for third-party application developers.
10. Applied Statistics & Management has released its blockchain platform Checksome to improve the credentialing process.
11. Humana and Microsoft announced Oct. 21 a seven-year partnership that will focus on building modern healthcare solutions for Humana members.
12. Microsoft and Nuance announced Oct. 17 that they are teaming up to create the "exam room of the future" using artificial intelligence and other technologies.
13. Cerner announced Oct. 18 it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AbleVets, an IT consulting and engineering firm focused on federal health clients.
14. IBM reported its fifth consecutive quarter of declining revenues in a third-quarter earnings report released Oct. 17.
15. Fitbit is partnering with the Bristol-Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance to help support earlier diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and detection of individuals who are at risk of stroke.
16. Livongo Health announced Oct. 17 that it will begin offering its diabetes management program to all Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Mo.) fully insured clients.