The Senate approved a spending bill on the early morning of Dec. 21 in an 85-11 vote to help prevent a government shutdown, sending it to President Biden for his approval. 

Amazon continues to hire employees for its healthcare businesses such as Amazon Pharmacy and One Medical.

Good EHR habits come down to one thing, according to Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner: training.

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle has spent two decades applying a management methodology inspired by the Toyota Production System. This approach has become central to the hospital's culture, driving improvements to quality and safety.

Here are 44 hospitals and health systems appointing new IT executives to their teams, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 12:

In 2024, major health systems embraced artificial intelligence across various applications, including easing documentation burdens, revenue cycle, and addressing claims denials.

Amazon plans to accelerate its healthcare ambitions, with a focus on expanding its footprint and leveraging health system partnerships in 2025.

As artificial intelligence continues to expand in healthcare, organizations are creating dedicated leadership roles to oversee its implementation.

Union representatives are challenging Minneapolis-based Hennepin Healthcare over its decision to promote a nurse occupying a labor-designated seat on its oversight board to a management role just weeks later, according to The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Hospital and health system CEOs are leading organizations through growth and adaptation to meet the demands of an evolving healthcare landscape. Amid these efforts, 13 healthcare executives shared their thoughts on healthcare strategy with Becker's, addressing topics ranging from financial challenges to partnerships with community organizations and other healthcare institutions. 

The following hospitals and health systems have announced or shared plans for raising workers' pay this year.

Oracle aims to revolutionize the EHR in 2025, transforming it from an administrative burden into a clinical asset powered by AI and machine learning, Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences told Becker's. 

Health systems underwent a rash of IT layoffs in 2024, while some outsourced their IT departments entirely. So what does 2025 have in store?

Nearing the end of 2024, several insurance companies proposed reducing reimbursements for anesthesia services, particularly claims from certified registered nurse anesthetists. 

Though funding models vary throughout the healthcare industry, one revenue source remains constant: the charitable gift. 

The following hospital and health system executive moves have been shared with or reported by Becker's this year:

Ketul Patel, CEO of Tacoma, Wash.-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is driving improvements in community health through expanded care, strategic partnerships and a focus on workplace culture.

Health systems experienced another year of digital advancement in 2024, with more big EHR moves and a push toward generative AI.

A dual Russian-Israeli national has been charged in connection with the LockBit ransomware group, which has targeted thousands of victims worldwide, including hospitals.

Seattle-based Fred Hutch Cancer Center leader, John Thompson, MD, is retiring at year's end after serving at the organization for 40 years.