The FBI says healthcare suffered more ransomware attacks than any other industry in 2022, though the agency may have helped stop more, BankInfoSecurity reported
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SSM Health, Cincinnati Children's: 5 Big Tech hospital partnerships
Here are five hospital and health systems partnerships with Big Tech companies that Becker’s reported on in February.
114 top Black physicians, per Castle Connolly
Access to physicians with shared backgrounds or experiences has been shown to enhance patient outcomes, and promoting diversity in healthcare is a top priority for many organizations.
Tufts Medicine suffers downgrade amid sustained financial challenges
Boston-based Tufts Medicine was downgraded from “BBB+” to “BBB” both on its default rating and on various bonds as the health system continues to endure significant financial challenges, Fitch Ratings said Feb. 28. The rating outlook remains negative.
32 new community hospitals, patent lawsuit win: 11 Oracle Cerner headlines from February
From signing 32 community hospital contracts to winning a federal patent infringement lawsuit, here are 11 times Becker’s reported on EHR vendor Oracle Cerner in the past month.
Federal jury finds Precision Lens liable for $43M for illegal kickbacks, false claims
A federal jury has found Precision Lens, a cataract surgery lens distribution company, along with its majority owner Paul Ehlen liable for $43 million in illegal kickbacks, StarTribune reported Feb. 28.
15 things to know about the 3 biggest ASC chains
Here are 15 fast facts on the country’s three biggest ASC chains:
2 major Colorado systems lift masking rules
Denver Health and Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth plan to lift universal mask mandates March 1, Colorado Public Radio reported Feb. 27.
How Keck Medicine is doubling down on care quality
Building a strong foundation for safe and equitable care is no easy task, especially amid pandemic-related disruptions and workforce shortages. But Keck Medicine of USC is clearly doing something right — Keck Hospital of USC is a seven-time Leapfrog “A…
The Importance of Security When Outsourcing Your ASC Billing
When ASCs choose a billing partner, data security usually isn’t a reason driving the decision.
