In 2025, health system IT and digital leaders plan to focus on the common (data and cybersecurity) and the novel (creative voice artificial intelligence and inpatient digital “highways”).
Category: Becker’s Hospital Review
EPA flags cancer risks tied to formaldehyde: 5 notes
Formaldehyde, a toxic chemical found in many common products, poses an “unreasonable risk” to human health, the Environmental Protection Agency said in a Jan. 2 report.
Epic CEO's lesson on caring
Judy Faulkner, founder and CEO of Epic Systems, has embedded “caring” into the company culture.
Systems face major winter storm: 5 notes
Numerous health systems in the path of a major winter storm moving across large swaths of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions have closed clinics and are rescheduling elective procedures.
10 providers seeking RCM talent
Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.
Massachusetts hospital audit finds 'startling' lack of oversight: 8 things to know
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has found that the Center for Health Information and Analysis failed to monitor acute care hospitals’ financial conditions adequately, according to an audit released Jan. 3.
Steward Pennsylvania hospital closes, for now
Sharon (Pa.) Regional Hospital, part of Dallas-based Steward Health Care, closed Jan. 5 with knowledge and consent of the state, a person with knowledge of the decision told Becker’s on Jan. 6.
Where hospital at home is lacking
Hospital-at-home programs are largely concentrated at large, urban, nonprofit and academic facilities, a new study found.
UPMC and Providence's 2025 tech roadmap
In 2025, UPMC and Providence are prioritizing artificial intelligence initiatives to enhance clinical operations and caregiver experiences.
Hawaii nurses plan 3-day strike
Members of the Hawaii Nurses Association are set to begin a three-day strike on Jan. 13 at The Queen’s Medical Center’s campuses in Honolulu and Ewa Beach.
