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CIOs on Oracle Health's new EHR: 'We need good competition'
Health system CIOs told Becker’s they are taking a wait-and-see approach before declaring whether Oracle’s new EHR will transform the hospital IT landscape but are pleased with the increased competition.
UChicago Medicine partners with Energy Department on AI
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has partnered with the Energy Department to harness the technology of the department’s Argonne National Laboratory toward the development of treatments for drug-resistant cancers.
UChicago Medicine partners with Energy Department on AI
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has partnered with the Energy Department to harness the technology of the department’s Argonne National Laboratory toward the development of treatments for drug-resistant cancers.
Northwestern Medicine finds anti-cancer immune cells created by COVID
Researchers from Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute found that the COVID-19 virus triggers the development of a unique immune cell with anti-cancer properties, it said in a Nov. 15 system news release.
Surgeon alleges patent theft in Medtronic suit
Dr. Shirin Towfigh, MD, a Beverly Hills surgeon with over two decades of experience, is suing Medtronic, accusing the global medical device giant of stealing her patented hernia mesh design, CNBC reported Nov. 13.
Feds recover wages for fired Arkansas health system employee
The Labor Department has recovered $14,082 in back wages from Little Rock-based Methodist Family Health after determining the behavioral health system illegally terminated a worker on family medical leave.
Trump's VA pick to inherit overbudget Oracle EHR overhaul
President-elect Donald Trump has named Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, Politico reported Nov. 14.
North Carolina system taps risk management, patient safety director
Iredell Health System has named Lindsay Smith to serve as its next director of risk management and patient safety.
WVU Medicine taps CEO for 2 hospitals
Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine has tapped Judy Bruno, RN, as president and CEO for WVU Medicine Barnesville (Ohio) Hospital and Cadiz, Ohio-based WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital, effective Jan. 13.
Top 25 healthcare supply chains: Gartner
Gartner has released its 16th annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking recognizing U.S. health systems that demonstrate leadership in supply chain.
