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In other executive news, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center names a new health equity officer, WellSpan Health chooses a new COO, and other leaders take new roles.

An athenahealth survey found most physicians say the inability to easily exchange information adds to their stress levels.

There’s a lot of mythology and ignorance around what women want in the healthcare marketplace. Finding the truth means looking deeper, and more critically, into unmet needs.

Now that the tech giant has completed its $28-billion acquisition of Cerner, Ellison outlined how the merged company aims to transform the healthcare industry.

Health systems can boost the performance of ambulatory surgical centers with advanced remote patient monitoring and postoperative telerehabilitation solutions.

FBI Director Christopher Wray said authorities thwarted the attack. Authorities have warned the healthcare sector to fortify their network defenses.

The software giant says it has received all regulatory approvals and should close the deal within days. Oracle says the merger will transform the healthcare industry.

By strategically utilizing data-driven tools, health systems can optimize operations, better balance staff and patient demand, and alleviate the burdens on staff.

The Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance includes historically black colleges, pharmaceutical companies and advocates for patient care.

The digital health company offers culturally intentional care. Kevin Dedner, founder and CEO, says it’s needed because the mental healthcare system wasn’t designed for everyone.

Any AI partner in healthcare must support the safeguarding of protected healthcare information and possess a proven track record of innovation.

The American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, AARP and others argue the emergency declaration provides critical tools to fight the virus and protect the public.

Analysts talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the areas of high interest to investors.

Mayo Clinic researchers found ECGs powered by artificial intelligence could predict irregular heart rhythms years before they are diagnosed. It could point to earlier interventions to prevent stroke.

Nele Jessel, chief medical officer of athenahealth, explains how health systems can help physicians.

Some healthcare leaders have worried about disparities in use of telemedicine. The new study shows many in impoverished communities turned to telehealth.

Healthcare executives must prioritize strategies that help overcome the resource challenges facing clinical research departments.

There are ways to improve collections without exhausting your workforce.

A majority of nurses say they are putting the job before their health, according to the survey by IntelyCare. Nurses who have shifted to per diem roles said they are happy with the move.

Providers must engage patients outside of appointments, Linnert said in an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive. Health systems can use their data to connect with patients.

A new survey by Panda Health found most organizations spend months on finding digital solutions, but still aren’t sure they made the right choice. And many hospitals don’t have an overall vision.

The threat is real, says Heath Renfrow, chief information security officer at Conversant Group. Healthcare organizations generally aren’t where they need to be when it comes to cybersecurity.

In other news, Baptist Health System chooses a new hospital president, Providence announces a new top digital officer, and more leaders enter new roles.

The group is relatively new but has targeted the health sector, the agency says. Scores of hospitals have been hit by ransomware and other cyberattacks.