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20 most common passwords
As healthcare faces a rash of cyberattacks, some hackers still break into computer networks the old-fashioned way: by guessing passwords.
Emory Healthcare's chief AI officer exits
Joe Depa has left his post as chief data and AI officer of Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare.
Epic's new interoperability push, explained
Epic has intensified its pursuit of interoperability in recent months.
Mass General Brigham pits AI models against each other in arena-style challenge
As regulatory frameworks for AI in healthcare remain in their infancy, Mass General Brigham, based in Somerville, Mass., is taking a proactive role with its Healthcare AI Challenge.
HHS invests $44M in medical supply chain
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, an HHS agency, is providing $44 million to bolster the U.S. public health supply chain.
Former Optum exec tapped for RCM transformation role at healthcare consulting firm
Healthcare consulting and analytics company JTS Health Partners has named Kevin Smith senior vice president of revenue cycle transformation, client services and solutions.
Texas committee won't review pregnancy-related deaths from 2022, 2023
The Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, which examines all pregnancy-related deaths, will not examine cases from 2022 and 2023, The Washington Post reported Nov. 26.
Health system C-suites channel 'hospitality energy' for next year
Health system C-suites are taking their organizations “back to the basics” next year to focus on improving quality outcomes and creating an elite patient experience. This means prioritizing a culture of service and training staff in hospitality.
Minnesota city council votes to terminate hospital agreement with Essentia Health
Fosston, Minn., city council members unanimously voted on Nov. 26 to terminate an agreement that allowed Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health to control Fosston Hospital, something the health system does not believe the city has the right to do.
40 largest health systems in the US | 2024
Some large health systems grew while others shrunk over the last year, and more consolidation could be ahead.
