Health IT news and digital transformation trends

A data security incident at a care management partner of NYC Health + Hospitals resulted in the unauthorized access of protected health information for 5,086 patients. The incident involved NADAP, a care management agency partner that provides care coordination services…

York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has unveiled a full-service, AI-powered robotic kitchen at its York hospital. The Fresh Take Eatery offers 24/7, on-demand food service, effectively doubling dining capacity during peak periods. The robots store and retrieve ingredients, cook, plate and…

University of Alabama at Birmingham startup ReACT FND Health is expanding its telehealth solution for functional neurological disorder. Founded in 2024, the company has treated 155 patients from 30 states with its specialized therapy sessions. It recently launched in California…

The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that would ban AI tools from being used independently to make coverage decisions. The bill, which passed the chamber unanimously in February, would require a clinician to make the final decision on coverage…

Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine and Wray (Co.) Hospital and Clinic are adopting an agentic AI platform for healthcare finance from startup Transculent. The company also raised $27 million in series A funding March 11 led by GV (Google Ventures). Outpatient providers…

Philips has expanded its digital pathology portfolio with the launch of a fully cloud-enabled version of its IntelliSite Pathology solution. The system, built on Amazon Web Services, is designed to help laboratories scale digital workflows without relying on on-premise infrastructure,…

Thomas “Mac” Marlow stepped into the role of vice president and chief digital and information officer at Bayhealth in Dover, Del., Jan. 5 with a clear philosophy for how technology should support healthcare workers. “I often say we should aim…

Microsoft has launched Copilot Health, an AI-powered tool designed to help users interpret their personal health data and prepare for conversations with clinicians. Copilot Health is a secure space within Microsoft’s Copilot platform that aggregates health records, wearable device data…

Stryker, a medical device manufacturer, is investigating a cyberattack that disrupted its Microsoft environment and caused a global network outage. In a March 12 update, the company said it is continuing to resolve the disruption affecting its global network but…

More than 80% of physicians use artificial intelligence in their professional practice — more than double the share in 2023, according to a March 12 survey from the American Medical Association. AMA polled 1,692 U.S. physicians across various specialties, practice…