5 most popular health IT stories in July 2018

Here are the top five most-read health IT stories from Becker's Hospital Review in July, beginning with the most popular:

1. UW Medicine allocates $180M to move to single EHR

The Seattle-based UW Medicine Finance and Asset Management Committee approved a $180 million plan to replace its Cerner and Epic EHRs with a single, integrated platform.

2. Epic halts 15-year HQ expansion as construction catches up to growing workforce

For the first time since 2003, construction has hit a standstill at Epic's 1,100-acre headquarters in Verona, Wis.

3. How Microsoft is shaking up healthcare

In June, Microsoft revealed the names of two new executives joining its healthcare division, heightening curiosity about the Redmond, Wash.-based tech giant's plans to step into the industry.

4. Here's what we know about Amazon's foray into healthcare

Speculation about Amazon's entry into healthcare has been rampant for years, but recent announcements by the e-commerce giant make clear that it's jumping into the industry in a big way.

5. Laid-off IBM Watson Health workers call AI initiative a bust: 9 things to know

Engineers recently laid off from IBM Watson Health, the division rooted in artificial intelligence, say the company's mission to make AI profitable is failing.

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