An IT security leader from EHR vendor Epic and a current and former hospital chief information security officer plan to testify before Congress this week as the federal government looks to get a handle on healthcare cybersecurity.
Category: Health IT
ChatGPT: How generative AI is revolutionizing health care
Over the past decade, I’ve kept a close eye on the emergence of artificial intelligence in health care. One truth remained constant: Despite all the hype, AI-focused startups and established tech companies alike have failed to move the needle on …
Lawmaker: Oracle Cerner should pay VA back over 'absolute disservice'
A Republican House leader not only hopes to end the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs EHR contract with Oracle Cerner but wants the vendor to pay the government back, FedScoop reported.
Larry Ellison: Oracle's AI reduces hospital readmissions; ChatGPT 'can write my high school essay'
Larry Ellison, chair and chief technology officer of Oracle, said the software company’s artificial intelligence applications are more valuable to society than ChatGPT because of their ability to improve healthcare.
What EHR vendor the highest-rated hospitals, health systems are using
Epic Systems, the EHR vendor that controls nearly a third of the U.S. hospital market share, is one of the most used vendors among the highest rated health systems in the U.S.
The paradox of health IT: Improving care, impeding communication
Advancements in health IT have created ease and efficiency in delivering health care that has never been seen before. Electronic ordering and prescribing have reduced medication errors from misinterpreting handwritten information. The interoperable tra…
The rise of chatbots for patient empowerment
Giving patients the information, abilities, and resources they need to actively participate in their care is at the heart of the critical health care concept known as patient empowerment. Health care professionals can increase patient involvement, boos…
The dangers of sharing personal health information online: Protecting your privacy and health
As the internet has become increasingly accessible, many individuals have turned to online platforms, such as ChatGPT and “Doctor Google,” to search for information about their symptoms and health concerns. While these resources can help p…
Myth dispelled: Physicians can openly discuss EHR issues, AMA says
Physicians can openly discuss EHR issues involving the usability of the technology, the American Medical Association said.
Cerner contributes $1.5B to Oracle's Q3 revenue
EHR vendor Cerner contributed $1.5 billion to software giant Oracle’s $12.4 billion in third-quarter revenue; analysts at FactSet had expected $12.43 billion in revenue.
