HHS on April 22 finalized a rule to shield patients’ reproductive healthcare data from being used in criminal investigations.
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Health systems embrace partnerships for AI
As the healthcare industry continues to embrace technological advancements, an increasing number of health systems are forging strategic partnerships with vendors and companies offering artificial intelligence tools that aim to enhance patient care and…
Top 12 reasons CIOs are upping their budgets
While some CIOs continue to operate under financial constraints, more than half of IT leaders are expecting a budget hike this year, according to CIO.
Change Healthcare: Hack affects a 'substantial proportion of people in America'
Change Healthcare says data stolen by hackers in a February cyberattack likely covers a “substantial proportion of people in America.”
New Hampshire hospital caught in vendor breach
A vendor that provides account receivable management services to Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center has been affected by a cybersecurity breach that has impacted patient data.
Mass General Brigham leader lobbies Congress for AI regulation
A Mass General Brigham executive was on Capitol Hill recently to lobby lawmakers for more oversight of healthcare artificial intelligence, Politico reported.
UC San Diego Health operations deal with California hospital slows to crawl
Tri-City Healthcare District in Oceanside, Calif., and UC San Diego Health are still working on plans for a joint power agreement that was expected to be completed by the end of March, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported April 21.
Ensemble, Microsoft expand partnership on RCM AI platform
Ensemble Health Partners is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to accelerate innovation of EIQ, its proprietary revenue cycle intelligence platform.
Male vs. female nurses by the numbers
Men are increasingly entering the nursing profession and continue to outearn their female peers, federal data suggests.
CMS final rules to boost Medicaid, CHIP access and payment: 11 things to know
CMS has published two final rules designed to expand access in the Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care programs.
