Healthcare data breaches reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights are set to double last year’s total, Politico reported Oct. 17.
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Advocate Health doubling down on innovation in 2024
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health has been on the forefront of healthcare transformation for years, and CEO Eugene Woods will stay focused on innovation next year.
AI promises efficiency in EHR management
Andrew Albano, DO, chief medical officer of Prisma Health, based in Greenville, S.C., said one of the biggest problems with the EHR is the “note float,” and that AI may be a promising tool to help with this, Computerworld reported Oct. 17.
Apple can now assess your risk for depression, anxiety
Your iPhone can now assess your risk of depression and anxiety with its latest update.
CIOs expected to lead on AI
CIOs are increasingly seen as leaders on artificial intelligence and other digital initiatives, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 17.
Feds warn of new ransomware threat targeting hospitals
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) is warning hospitals of NoEscape, a ransomware group that emerged in May 2023.
Layoffs flare as CFOs try to curb costs
Hospital margins have improved slightly in recent months as patient volumes rebounded but high labor costs and inflation continue to challenge bottom lines, forcing CFOs to continue to curb costs through various means, including workforce cuts.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin rolls out virtual nursing
Milwaukee-based Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is partnering with CareView Communications to launch virtual nursing and virtual sitting tools at its hospital.
What Walgreens, Rite Aid closures mean for healthcare
Drug stores such as Walgreens and Rite Aid have been closing thousands of stores, leaving gaps in healthcare for some patient communities, MarketWatch reported Oct. 17.
Colorado system's delayed merger with UCHealth faces January deadline
Pueblo, Colo.-based Parkview Health System has until Jan. 24 to come to a merger agreement with Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth before any such deal could fall apart, according to an Oct. 16 filing.
