Today's Top 20 Health IT Articles
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Top 6 IT trends for 2025
AI-powered chatbots and avatars are set to lead IT innovation, emerging as the top trend expected to shape the landscape in 2025, according to a Sept. 17 survey from Info-Tech Research Group. -
What it's like to outsource an Epic EHR switch
Two New York health systems are outsourcing their Epic implementations to allow them to switch to an EHR that is sometimes out of reach for smaller organizations. -
Former Walmart Health chief lands new gig
The former senior vice president of healthcare delivery at Walmart has a new job. -
Logan Health to replace Meditech EHR with Oracle
Kalispell, Mont.-based Logan Health is moving to an Oracle Health EHR system, Daily Inter Lake reported Sept. 20. -
Chicago health system unveils new logo
Chicago-based Cook County Health has unveiled a new logo as part of a brand redesign. -
6-figure media campaign targets NewYork-Presbyterian
A labor union is launching a six-figure media campaign against New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian, accusing the health system of charging exorbitant prices, City & State New York reported Sept. 19. -
UCHealth expands virtual sepsis monitoring
UCHealth's virtual sepsis monitoring program is now live at all 14 of its acute care hospitals. -
Indiana health system inks stadium naming rights deal
Terre Haute, Ind.-based Union Health has inked a three-year athletics sponsorship deal with Terre Haute-based Indiana State University. -
Why this rural hospital is betting on AI for retention
St. Mary's Hospital is making strides in integrating artificial intelligence technology to alleviate clinician burnout, improve retention and improve patient care. -
Optum to conduct layoffs in New Jersey
OptumCare, located in Basking Ridge, N.J., is planning to lay off 160 employees, as indicated by a WARN notice posted on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development website. -
Epic looks to ease clinician workflows
Epic is developing tools in a bid to reduce cognitive processes for clinicians. -
Company resolves AI ad dispute with Texas AG
An AI company that works with health systems has reached an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to resolve allegations that it issued inaccurate and deceptive claims regarding the reliability and safety of its products. -
Tech jobs are dwindling
Technology workers no longer have their pick of employment offers or perks as tech jobs are waning, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 19. -
The 'long-term vision' of AI at Mass General Brigham
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has been among the earliest, and most aggressive, adopters of artificial intelligence in healthcare. -
CVS' Oak Street Health to pay $60M to settle Medicare Advantage kickback allegations
CVS subsidiary Oak Street Health has agreed to pay $60 million to settle accusations that it violated the False Claims Act by offering kickbacks to third-party insurance agents in return for referring older adults to its primary care clinics. -
Ascension's losses from the cyberattack mount
The ransomware attack targeting St. Louis-based Ascension in May affected operations and the health system's revenue, according to the health system's fiscal year 2024 documents. -
VA, Epic, Oracle launch initiative to identify veterans in health systems
The Department of Veterans Affairs has partnered with EHR vendors Oracle Health and Epic to help identify veterans receiving care outside of the VA system. -
OHSU launches new 'Mission Control Center'
Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University has opened a new centralized "Mission Control Center," marking the first time since the initiative's 2017 launch that all technology and coordination teams have been housed in one location. -
How Epic turned into a research giant
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Epic Systems began ramping up efforts in medical research, The Cap Times reported Sept. 18. -
CMS, Oklahoma pilot healthcare data interoperability platform
CMS is working on a qualified health plan directory pilot program for the state of Oklahoma, which could serve as a model for more national information-sharing initiatives in the future, according to CMS.
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