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The lingering effects of Ascension's cyberattack
Ascension reported a cyberattack on May 8 interrupting its IT systems and disrupting patient care. The system reverted to downtime procedures through mid-June, when the EHR was restored, but reverberations from the attack continue.
Change Healthcare readies for data breach settlement
Change Healthcare will soon meet with a federal judge to discuss a possible settlement agreement over the data breach that affected 100 million Americans.
Zepbound outperforms Wegovy for weight loss: Study
A new phase 3 clinical trial found that Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound resulted in significantly greater weight loss than Wegovy.
Top health tech hazards of 2025
The biggest safety concern in health technology for 2025 is artificial intelligence, a new report from nonprofit patient safety organization ECRI found.
Highest-paid specialties for nurse practitioners, physician assistants
A 2024 survey conducted by consulting firm SullivanCotter highlights the variation in compensation for physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Providence's $712M California hospital expansion: 5 updates
The $712 million expansion of Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, Calif., is underway.
CEO tenures at the 20 largest health systems
Of the 20 largest health systems in the U.S., nearly half of the CEOs assumed their roles in the past four years.
Ascension's big organizational realignment
Ascension has made several changes this year to strengthen its leadership structure and business strategy.
Johns Hopkins All Children's appeal in 'Netflix' case: 11 updates
St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has filed a reply brief in its appeal of the case made famous by a Netflix documentary, addressing key points raised by the plaintiffs, the Kowalski family.
Mayo Clinic, Philips ink AI deal
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has inked a deal with Philips to boost imaging by melding the two organizations’ artificial intelligence technologies.
