The American Hospital Association expressed its opposition to parts of a new HHS interoperability rule aiming to facilitate better healthcare data exchange.

Lubbock, Texas-based UMC Health System continues to deal with the effects of a cyberattack more than a week after taking its systems offline.

Artificial intelligence has been a buzzword in healthcare for years, but it's true impact is only beginning to be felt in day-to-day operations.

For any hospital CEO, making significant decisions is a key part of the job, and the approach taken to evaluate options and reach conclusions can offer valuable insights.

Ardent Health, based in Brentwood, Tenn., partnered with Qventus, an AI-based software provider, to optimize its robotics program and surgical access.

As Epic Systems continues to dominate the healthcare EHR market, a new challenger is stepping forward with a lawsuit accusing the industry giant of unlawfully controlling access to U.S. medical records. The lawsuit, filed by startup Particle Health, claims Epic is using its market power to stifle competition and limit the flow of patient data.

Pediatric health systems are figuring out how to best use digital tools like artificial intelligence to engage patients and enhance the work of clinicians.

HHS' Office for Civil Rights has imposed a $240,000 civil monetary penalty on Providence Medical Institute, located in Southern California, due to possible violations of the HIPAA security rule.

During a visit to Wisconsin, Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan left open the possibility of the agency intervening in ongoing litigation involving Epic Systems, ABC affiliate WKOW reported Oct. 3. 

As healthcare increasingly adopts AI, organizations are actively seeking talent with specialized expertise in the technology to drive innovation and implementation, TechTarget reported Oct. 2. 

Cybersecurity, reducing EHR burden, and innovation are the top three priorities for health system CIOs over the next several months, according to Penn Medicine CIO Michael Restuccia.

Health system chief artificial intelligence officers are focused on safely and effectively implementing the emerging technology into their operations and patient care.

Indianapolis-based IU Health plans to switch to Epic for its EHR.

Cleveland Clinic expanded its Care at Home program to Weston (Fla.) Hospital, a 258-bed nonprofit facility.

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare plans to switch from Oracle Health to Epic for its EHR.

Private equity firm TPG is acquiring a majority stake in health information company Surescripts.

At Epic’s User Group Meeting 2024, Epic announced new criteria for Gold Stars, its 10-level continuous improvement program designed to help customers stay updated on the latest Epic functionality. While the program previously focused on organizations installing new features, it is expanding to include user adoption and measurable impact on clinical and financial performance. Here’s what every healthcare leader needs to know to successfully navigate these changes.

Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health has rebranded Genesis Health System in Davenport, Iowa, as MercyOne Genesis.

Amid the excitement about the possibility of artificial intelligence, the measured voice of Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Daron Acemoglu, PhD, offers a sobering perspective.

Chicago-based Rush University System for Health has launched a digital-first care platform called Rush Connect.