Health systems are turning to data and analytics platforms to improve operational efficiencies, strengthen financial performance and boost patient care. For an April 30 report, health IT researcher KLAS Research surveyed dozens of healthcare organizations on how effective these solutions…

At a time when digital transformation is reshaping healthcare delivery, Jefferson Health is redefining the role of IT from a cost center to a strategic investment engine. Under the leadership of Luis Taveras, PhD, senior vice president and CIO of…

Health systems are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence into clinical and operational workflows. Their multi-million dollar investment strategy could make or break the organization. Executive leaders must strike the right balance of quick adoption, but not moving too quickly; selecting the…

While overall interest in acute care EHR systems remained strong in 2024, the pace of new purchases and migrations cooled slightly compared to the previous year, according to an April 30 report from KLAS Research. Between January and December 2024,…

Cleveland-based MetroHealth System plans to roll out an enterprisewide AI platform to help improve clinical workflows. The public safety-net health system will use healthcare AI company Pieces Technologies’ EHR-integrated software to automate such tasks as progress notes, discharge summaries and…

From a major IT outage to several rankings and recognitions, Oracle Health had a busy April. Here are six times Becker’s reported on the EHR vendor last month: 1. Oracle Health was named a top place to work in healthcare…

AI and the ability to provide consumer-centric healthcare through digital are among the top opportunities for health system CIOs in 2025. Becker’s recently asked four healthcare CIOs who were recognized with CIO 100 Awards for IT innovation: “What is the…

Healthcare CIOs are grappling with tight budgets leading 71% of them to report their intent to seek alternative labor solutions for top priorities such as cybersecurity services. Virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs) offer a pragmatic solution for organizations seeking…

Epic continued to lead the electronic health record market in 2024, achieving its largest net gain on record as 10 major health systems selected the vendor for 108 hospitals — 67 of which came from just two organizations, an April…

Health systems continue to partner with Big Tech companies on AI projects for physicians and nurses alike. Here are six collaborations Becker’s reported on in the past month: 1. Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center said April 22 it is…