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1.2 million Tampa General patients' data breached in cyberattack

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital was hit with a cyberattack earlier this year and a “criminal group” stole 1.2 million patients’ confidential information, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Avera Health CFO to serve as interim CEO

Julie Lautt, CFO of Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health, was selected as the organization’s interim president and CEO.

UMass, Mass General expand nursing partnership with $20M

Boston-based Mass General Brigham and UMass Boston’s Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences are expanding their nursing program with a $20 million investment.

Distilling '100 things' key to simplifying, Providence executive says

In today’s challenging healthcare environment, executives are striving for simplicity in operations, technology and investments. This includes Jennifer Burrows, RN, chief executive of Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Ore., and Oregon …

'No margin, no mission': How Northwell CIO Sophy Lu approaches the Epic installation

Northwell Health CIO Sophy Lu told Becker’s that the New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based health system’s Epic installation process is a ‘leap into the future.’

Norton Healthcare's new ad campaign celebrates its diverse community with a 'love letter to Louisville'

Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare launched the “Look for the N” campaign comprising a series of TV ads meant to spotlight the various neighborhoods, backgrounds and cultures that act as the foundation of the greater Louisville area.

Why health systems might be victims of a huge data breach — and not yet know it

The MOVEit data breach, a hack that has touched millions of Americans across a variety of industries, has already claimed three health system victims. And more could be on the way.

Not just tech: 'Hospital at home' has to take caregivers into account, experts say

As hospital-at-home programs have expanded, so have responsibilities for family caregivers, NPR reported.

Health IT platform acquired for $1.4B

Asset management and private equity group TPG is set to acquire EHR and medtech platform Nextech for $1.4 billion, MarketWatch reported July 19.

Nebraska Medicine turns to digital platform to solve staffing challenges

Omaha-based Nebraska Medicine is partnering with CareRev, a technology platform that connects hospitals with local talent, to address the healthcare workforce shortage.