August 17, 2026

1. Epic faces FTC antitrust probe: Report Full story

2. Using AI to move faster is the wrong goal, Ochsner exec says Full story

3. Seattle Children’s turned faxed referrals into EHR-ready data across 39 clinics. Learn how here.

4. UHS closes $835M Talkspace acquisition Full story

5. ChristianaCare names new chief data, AI officer Full story

 

6. Classroom de-escalation training often falls short. 2 CNOs share how they’re protecting behavioral health staff here.

7. 55 hospital and health system CISOs and chief privacy officers to know | 2026 Full story

8. Trump’s health tech agenda: 9 recent moves Full story

9. 28 health systems affected by Oracle Health data breach Full story

10. What’s driving Providence’s $400M turnaround Full story

 

11. What happens when documentation integrity enters the clinical conversation? Inova + Hartford HealthCare weigh in here.

12. St. Luke’s rebrands with CommonSpirit name Full story

13. 10 providers seeking RCM talent Full story

14. 250 hospitals with 5 CMS stars for patient experience Full story

15. Luigi Mangione admits he shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

16. Most RCM reports catch problems too late. See what leading practices are doing instead here.

17. Just 41% of providers use AI in their revenue cycle. Find out why here.

18. 127M VA appointments strain clinicians. How leaders reduce documentation burden and restore focus here.

19. Becker’s August webinar lineup: CDI, remote monitoring, revenue cycle AI and staff safety. See the sessions here.

 

 

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