Today's Top 20 Health IT Articles
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Ascension enlists cyber experts to combat ransomware attack fallout
St. Louis-based Ascension has brought in additional cybersecurity experts to help with its restoration efforts after the organization was hit by a ransomware attack on May 8. -
New bill aims to tackle VA's Oracle Health EHR woes
On May 14, leaders from both the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs committees jointly introduced a legislative package that includes additional scrutiny of the VA's Oracle Health EHR rollout, Nextgov reported May 15. -
Healthcare advocates push for balanced AI regulation
With an increasing number of healthcare organizations embracing AI tools, many healthcare groups are calling for federal oversight of the technology that would balance innovation with patient safety and data integrity, Politico reported May 15. -
WakeMed to roll out AI platform at 3 acute care hospitals
Raleigh, N.C.-based WakeMed Health entered into a 3-year agreement with AI clinical platform Regard in a bid to streamline documentation for its clinicians. -
How UW Health's CISO approaches cybersecurity recruitment
As the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow, Trevor Martin, chief information security officer at UW Health, is raising questions about the motivations and preparedness of job applicants in the field, The Cap Times reported May 15. -
Meditech's moves in 2024
In 2024, Meditech continues to expand its partnerships with hospitals and health systems and is enhancing its Expanse EHR system with AI capabilities. -
Senator requests info from UnitedHealth Group on Change hack
Congressional leaders continue to seek answers from UnitedHealth Group over the Change Healthcare cyberattack. -
$2.2B startup to release AI chatbot for healthcare
Transcarent, a $2.2 billion healthcare startup backed by health systems, is developing an artificial intelligence chatbot to help patients answer healthcare questions, Forbes reported May 15. -
Epic to add data tool for personalized medicine
Epic plans to launch a new personalized care data tool this summer, according to Wis Business News. -
Ascension faces 1st lawsuits over ransomware attack
St. Louis-based Ascension is already facing two proposed class-action lawsuits just days after the cyberattack on the 140-hospital system. -
Mississippi health system confirms ransomware attack
Pascagoula, Miss.-based Singing River Health System has confirmed that its 2023 cybersecurity incident was a ransomware attack. -
How a ransomware attack is affecting Ascension's facilities across the US
St. Louis-based Ascension posted an update on its website about how the ransomware attack that hit the health system on May 8 is impacting its facilities by state. -
Top 7 healthcare disruptors, per CNBC
The CNBC Disruptor 50 list for 2024 includes seven healthcare companies. -
Walgreens looking for UK drug chain buyer: Report
Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly looking for a potential buyer for Boots, a $8.8 billion drug store chain located in the UK, Bloomberg reported May 13. -
Healthcare hackers operate like 'Ocean's Eleven'
When hackers target health systems they operate like 'Ocean's Eleven,' Toby Gouker, chief security officer of government health at First Health Advisory told Politico May 14. -
30 most trusted health system brands
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is the most trusted health system brand in 2024, according to a May 14 report from branding agency Monigle. -
Former health system employee improperly accessed EHR
Minneapolis-based Allina Health said a former employee impermissibly accessed the records of 715 patients in its EHR. -
Health system CISO role evolves as ransomware attacks take center stage
Chief information security officers are seeing their roles elevate as hospitals renew focus on cybersecurity and ransomware attack prevention. -
Hospital still recovering from cyberattack 2 ½ years later
An Indiana hospital is still dealing with the fallout of a cyberattack 2 1/2 years after it happened, WTHR in Indianapolis reported. -
Hospitals 'learning as we go' with virtual nursing
Health systems are working out the kinks with virtual nursing, with some hospitals discovering the care model doesn't work for all its hoped-for uses, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
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