IT spending is anticipated to experience its highest growth rate in nearly 30 years, International Data Corp. reported. Here are five things to know from the IT intelligence firm’s December report: 1. Worldwide IT spending is projected to climb by…
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Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health has named Sonney Sapra as its new CIO, effective Jan. 26. In this role, Mr. Sapra will oversee the health system’s strategic direction and operational guidance for its information and digital systems, according to a Dec.…
There has been a 95% decline in U.S. tetanus cases over the last 77 years, but as vaccination rates slip and climate change-related natural disasters increase, the annual tetanus case count is rising, NBC News reported Dec. 24. A joint…
From a looming legal challenge to one of the largest single-instance Epic rollouts in the country, here are key updates on Epic’s strategy, customer deployments and industry relationships, reported by Becker’s Hospital Review in December:
As hospitals face continued financial pressure and uncertainty around federal policy and reimbursement, Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital is taking a long-term approach, strengthening operating performance now while continuing to invest in academic medicine and new care delivery models. John Couris,…
The Golisano Foundation will invest $100 million in two children’s hospitals, expanding the Golisano Children’s Alliance to 12 members nationwide. Here are 10 things to know: 1. Philanthropist and entrepreneur Tom Golisano contributed $50 million each to Arkansas Children’s in…
A security guard at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center has died after being assaulted by a patient on Dec. 25, according to the Wyoming Police Department. While working on Christmas Day, Andrea Merrell was reportedly attacked by a patient…
Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy Health recorded an operating income of $70.2 million (2.6% operating margin) in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, up from an operating loss of $7.5 million (-0.3% margin) during the same period last year. Mercy reported total…
Hospitals and health systems are entering a period of rapid acceleration in AI. Clinical leaders are reporting tangible gains, from automated note-taking to clearer visibility into patient histories, while executives are increasingly focused on what it will take to scale…
In this episode, Matt Chance, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Scottish Rite for Children, discusses expanding access to highly specialized pediatric orthopedic care while maintaining a relentless focus on excellence. He shares insights on growth strategies, workforce…