In May, hackers targeting Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare posted personal health information on the dark web; local news outlet WDRB reported Nov. 6 that the health system is still dealing with the fallout.
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Physician EHR use has exploded, study finds
Physicians have been spending nearly three more hours a week on EHR documentation since the pandemic, highlighting the need for health systems to help lighten their digital loads, a new study found.
How Vanderbilt boosted digital health
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center is boosting digital health through a new video visit platform and asynchronous care, the American Journal of Managed Care reported.
UPMC's plan for an affordable Epic install
As UPMC is moving from 9 EHRs to Epic, CIO Ed McCallister said that the Pittsburgh-based health system is focused on managing the installation “to be as cost-effective as possible.”
The 10 states with most active cardiologists
New York has the highest number of active cardiologists, a KFF report found.
Tennessee AG urges probe into health system
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has called for the state to take into operations at Ballad Health after residents in upper East Tennessee voiced concerns about the quality and access to care provided by the system, the Tennessee Lookout re…
Child firearm injuries doubled during pandemic
Hospital emergency departments saw child firearm injuries nearly double during the pandemic, a new study found.
Northwell debuts single test for tripledemic viruses as RSV ramps up
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has unveiled a three-in-one swab to test for COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus.
Missouri hospital opts not to release records after layoffs, losses
Columbia, Mo.-based Boone Health is declining to release further financial records after losing $112 million since becoming an independent community hospital in 2021 and cutting services, the Columbia Missourian reported Nov. 6.
8 health systems' debt levels
For-profit health companies reported third-quarter results during October, revealing their debt levels as they did so. Here are some details on such systems’ debt levels as well as nonprofits that have reported debt amounts through such sources as cred…
