Cybersecurity and staffing are among the top challenges facing 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 biggest challenge in health IT nowadays?” Here…

AI and Automation Drive Touchless Prior Authorization for More than 70% of Covered CPT Codes WINTER PARK, Fla. (April 28, 2025) — Humata Health, the leader in delivering AI-powered touchless prior authorizations, today announced that Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is…

Electronic health records have long been a cornerstone of healthcare — but for many CIOs, the next era of EHRs must go far beyond their current capabilities. From ambient documentation to AI integration and hands-free workflows, three health system CIOs…

Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Health is expanding its use of an artificial intelligence tool designed to support emergency department nurses and enhance patient safety across five additional hospitals. The health system will now deploy KATE AI in seven of its…

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems’ Oracle Health EHR system is back online following a temporary outage, CNBC reported April 28. A spokesperson for the health system told the publication the issue was resolved April 28 and was not related to…

Historically, supporting after-hours care has been a significant challenge for healthcare practices. Whether it’s hiring additional staff to manage after-hours patient calls or addressing messages and requests from the previous night, there continues to be a gap in the care…

Cleveland Clinic is partnering with revenue cycle automation company Akasa to deploy generative AI tools to “support efficient and accurate medical coding practices.” Through the partnership, the health system will apply multiple Akasa AI-powered tools during the mid-revenue cycle across…

Ascension, based in St. Louis, is notifying patients that some personal information was exposed following a security incident involving a former business partner. The breach affects patients from Ascension care sites in Alabama, Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee and Texas, according to…

The top health system CIOs have been using innovative digital solutions to address some of healthcare’s most pressing challenges. Several health systems were recently named winners of CIO 100 Awards for having the most innovative IT departments. Becker’s reached out…

Ransomware attacks on the healthcare industry are continuing to rise, with 550 attacks recorded in 2024 — a 21% increase from 454 in 2023, according to an April 28 report from global cybersecurity firm NCC Group. The company surveyed 402…