In the lead-up to the recently concluded U.S. presidential election, Elon Musk, the celebrity tech billionaire and the world’s’ richest man, officially endorsed Donald Trump. While Musk was full of praise for the former president, Grok, the…
Category: Health IT
How Judy Faulkner designs Epic software
Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner knows she can’t listen to everyone’s opinions when deciding on the company’s EHR software.
For California Farmworkers, Telehealth Visits With Mexican Doctors Fill a Gap
The MiSalud app enables Spanish-speaking users in the U.S. to meet virtually with health professionals in Mexico via a smartphone app. At Taylor Farms in Salinas, California, the novel program has been a hit.
Trump ousts VA watchdog who flagged EHR safety risks: Report
President Donald Trump dismissed VA Inspector General Mike Missal, who played a crucial role in uncovering issues with the VA’s Oracle Health EHR rollout, The Spokesman-Review reported Jan. 31.
The future of cardiac monitoring: AI-powered wearables in practice
Introduction AI-powered wearables are revolutionizing health care, particularly in cardiac health. These devices continuously monitor heart function, enabling early detection of abnormalities and personalized care. Digital medicine’s integration …
Hurricane-damaged hospital selects TruBridge for EHR, RCM
Lady of the Sea General Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Galliano, La., selected TruBridge as its EHR and revenue cycle management provider.
Colorado hospital earmarks $15M-$30M for new EHR: The 'price of staying independent'
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colo., is planning an EHR upgrade over the next few years, according to a report in the Ark Valley Voice.
9 Oracle Health updates in 30 days
Oracle Health had a busy start to 2025, with new health system implementations and continued work on its next-generation EHR.
How a Colorado hospital is avoiding a high Epic EHR cost
Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth will help Gunnison (Colo.) Valley Health upgrade to an Epic EHR system, Crested Butte News reported Jan. 29.
Telehealth Companies Boost Ad Spending While Taking on More Complex Medicine
Telehealth startups including Ro and Nurx are spending millions to promote themselves as easy dispensers of medicines. Some companies offer care for birth control, sexual dysfunction, and more complex conditions, including behavioral health disorders and obesity.
