The healthcare IT market is projected to grow by nearly 11%, or $169 billion, between 2022 and 2027, according to a Dec. 3 report from Technavio.
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Ex-hospital CFO pays $150K, writes apology letter as part of plea agreement to avoid jail time
A superior court judge ordered Alan Germany, former CFO of Health Care Conglomerate Associates, to write an apology letter and pay $150,000 in restitution as part of a plea agreement in relation to charges that included embezzlement, conflict of intere…
Epic accelerates AI adoption in 2023
Leaders at Epic have long been interested in artificial intelligence, but 2023 was the year that the EHR giant really looked into connecting both generative AI and ambient voice listening technology into its workflows.
Arizona health system pilots virtual nursing
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth has started piloting virtual nursing to cover administrative tasks and help new nurses at a Phoenix hospital, KTAR reported Dec. 4.
ONC proposes 'nutrition label' for healthcare apps
ONC is proposing adding a “nutrition label” to healthcare apps to disclose their uses and performance, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Fred Hutch takes IT systems offline following cyberattack
Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center took its IT systems down following a Thanksgiving-week cyberattack, the Seattle Times reported Dec. 1.
ASHP: What pharmacy leaders should know heading into 2024
More than three-fourths of hospital pharmacy leaders think health systems will cut service lines because of the rising cost and complexity of new drugs, according to a report released Dec. 4.
Disabled physicians earn 20% less than peers: Study
Physicians who report having a disability earn 20% less than their peers and work around 110 hours less annually, according to research published Dec. 1 in JAMA.
Will hospitals see expense relief in 2024?
Inflation and workforce shortages have rocketed expenses for hospitals in the last two years, and executive teams are pivoting to stabilize finances as much as possible. Will 2024 economic trends bring relief or more of the same pressures?
'Zero evidence' pediatric pneumonia cases in US linked to China: 4 updates
Health experts say there is no connection between pediatric pneumonia cases in the U.S. and the surge of cases in China and several other countries.
