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Why MD Anderson's telehealth strategy stands out

More cancer centers are turning to telehealth to expand their reach, with promising results for patients.

Scripps Health CEO: Fear keeps systems from reporting cyberattacks

Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO of San Diego-based Scripps Health, which was hit with a ransomware attack in May 2021, discussed in an American Hospital Association podcast that healthcare organizations often hesitate to speak publicly about such i…

115+ healthcare cybersecurity companies to know | 2024

Cybersecurity companies shield healthcare organizations from losing data, experiencing loss of functionality, or exposing confidential patient information. In light of the rising frequency of cyberattacks, these companies ensure that healthcare organiz…

Lifespan taps chief of hospital operations, president of 2 hospitals

Sarah Frost was named chief of hospital operations for Providence, R.I.-based Lifespan and president of Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children’s Hospital. 

Hospital hasn't paid ransomware settlement, patient says

A hospital that agreed to a settlement for a baby’s death amid a 2020 ransomware attack has not paid, the plaintiff alleges.

Mayo Clinic strikes deal with virtual nursing education company

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has struck a deal with virtual nursing education company Kahuna.

Digital cancer care startup lays off staff

Virtual cancer care startup Jasper Health has laid off staff, TechCrunch reported.

FDA approves Moderna's RSV shot for older adults

The FDA has given the green light to Moderna’s mRNA-based respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, specifically for older adults, the drugmaker announced May 31.

Froedtert ThedaCare reports 3% operating margin

Milwaukee-based Froedtert ThedaCare Health posted an operating income of $111.6 million (3% margin) in the nine months ending March 31,compared to $40.3 million (1.5% margin) in operating income during the same period the previous year. 

Franciscan Health completes Epic migration to Microsoft cloud

Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health migrated its Epic environments to Microsoft Azure, a cloud computing platform developed by Microsoft.