Data + Technology

David Feinberg, chairman of Oracle Health, talked about Oracle’s acquisition of Cerner, the need to fix electronic health records and transforming the industry.

Founders of health tech companies can find success, but they’ll need sound business plans. Investors are doing more homework before putting money into new companies.

While he said the virus isn’t the destructive force it was even a year ago, too many are dying from the virus. He also discussed long Covid and the federal government’s newest research agency.

The head of the Pennsylvania healthcare system cites the ability to invest in programs to help patients live healthier lives. And he says those efforts are paying off.

The company announces a new collaboration with Epic to give providers more choices on the cloud, and new accelerators to help health organizations do more with their data.

Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said technological advances don't do enough if disadvantaged patients can't benefit from them.

He talked about efforts to confront racism, the social factors affecting health, and he urged leaders to own the opportunity to make things better.

Even with difficult economic headwinds, HCA is moving forward with its agenda to transform care, and partnerships are a key ingredient, he says.

The fifth annual event is drawing thousands of healthcare leaders and innovators to Las Vegas.

Experts say health systems must weigh the costs and the risk of products being unavailable. Hospitals need good data and strong leadership to deal with ongoing challenges.

Russ Thomas, CEO of Availity, and Mary Lantin, president and COO of Diameter, talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the deal, and how the better use of data can reduce waste and improve patient care.

If a provider or surgery center is attacked, the practice is on the hook for bad publicity, potential fines, and the high cost of remediation.

The chief medical officer of Notable spoke with us about the company, and why hospitals and healthcare companies are going to have to move some tasks away from people.

After lagging behind other industries for years, health organizations are turning more to technology. However, leaders can do more to help patients and employees.

Ian Manners, chief strategy officer of TailorMed, talked with us about the company’s work with health systems and lessons for hospitals in helping patients manage big medical bills.

The final two months before the next congressional session is known as the ‘lame duck’ period, but health systems want lawmakers to deliver on some key priorities.

There are practical ways to apply digital care solutions to improve health for all.

Researchers found an automated, 30-day text messaging program engaged patients and lowered their odds of needing acute care services.

Federal agencies say a cybercrime group known as the Diaxin Team has hit healthcare organizations with ransomware and stolen patient data.

The process of replacing an age-old practice - hand-filled paper notebooks - remains not just a technical challenge but also a social one.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare announces its next CEO, HCA Virginia selects the CEO of a Richmond hospital, Atrium Health hires a chief science officer, and others take new roles.

The system says there’s no evidence of fraud or misuse of information. The breach stems from an online tool meant to track patient trends, and other health systems have reported similar incidents.

The VA said last week it is delaying the rollout of the new system until June 2023. The VA said it is working with Oracle Cerner to address a host of issues, including some which could affect patient safety.

Health systems are struggling with labor shortages and higher costs. Leaders say they are boosting pay and offering incentives to recruit and retain workers, a Kaufman Hall report finds.

The health system continues to deal with a cyberattack that has affected some systems and led to some patient appointments being canceled or rescheduled.