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These steps can offer opportunities to improve the bottom line and deliver better care to patients.

Cleveland Clinic appoints an inaugural chief AI officer, and other leaders tackle new roles.

The McLaren Health Care system says disruptions to computer systems are the result of a cyberattack. The system also suffered an attack last fall.

The healthcare technology company has released new offerings in urgent care and women’s health. Nele Jessel of athenahealth talks about how the company wants to meet the needs of specialists.

It’s been a persistent problem for hospitals for years and shows no signs of abating. Other sectors offer more pay and the ability to work remotely.

Breaches in healthcare have surpassed other sectors for more than a decade, according to a new IBM report.

Health systems delayed appointments and procedures due to the disruption. Hospitals need procedures for serving patients when the worst happens.

The Pennsylvania health system received the AHA’s Quest for Quality Prize. The group received the award at this week’s AHA Leadership Summit in San Diego.

A number of health systems delayed appointments and surgeries due to the problems related to CrowdStrike’s software update.

The issue is disrupting health systems, along with banks and airlines.

The company offered more perspective on the Change Healthcare cyberattack, which has been costly to hospitals and medical groups across the country.

Major breaches of private data show that some organizations are faltering on fundamental steps to protect their systems, says Wes Wright of Ordr Inc.

This represents a new phase of data access, where hundreds of glucose reads per day per sensor provide greater insights into each patient’s disease management.

Many health systems and healthcare companies have suffered cyberattacks, or they’ve been affected by a breach of a vendor in the first six months of the year. Millions of Americans have been affected.

Calum Yacoubian of IQVIA talked with us about the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare, ingredients for success and a successful project with Endeavor Health.

The Health Department is touting financial penalties for providers that don’t share health data. Hospitals and doctors say the penalties are too harsh.

While there is debate about how much social media is harming young people, clinicians say it’s worthy of attention in understanding the mental health crisis in kids.

The Virginia health system began its program in 2023. Theresa Trivette of Valley Health talks about the program and keys to success.

As health systems and providers use artificial intelligence more widely, they must consider the evolving legal landscape. Attorney Kathleen G. Healy offers guidance for hospital leaders.

The health system announced that its digital patient records are now available across the system. Ascension says the breach occurred when an employee downloaded a malicious file.

AI has emerged as the most comprehensive safety option available and as a solution offering the shortest implementation timeframe.

Advocates are confident that Congress will ultimately agree to continue virtual health flexibilities, but lawmakers may not seal the deal until after the election.

Children’s National Hospital hires a leader for a newly created AI role, and other leaders take new posts.

The government must go beyond voluntary compliance, says U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden. He cited the disruption from the Change Healthcare cyberattack, which has hurt hospitals nationwide.

The company has developed an AI assistant for hospitals and health systems. Salesforce sees an opportunity to help patients ‘before and after care.’

Hospitals see fewer patients after they suffer cyberattacks, and a new study offers more insight into how other nearby hospitals are affected by breaches.

A new KPMG survey shows high interest in GLP-1 drugs. Americans have enthusiasm, and concerns, about AI. KPMG’s Ash Shehata talks about the results and what healthcare leaders should think about.

Nicole Rogas, president of symplr, talks about the importance of hearing diverse opinions, helping employees feel supported, and unifying teams around a vision.

Due to budget constraints and staffing challenges, hospitals and other healthcare organizations tend to be more vulnerable to attacks, experts say.

Cleveland Clinic appoints a chief information officer, and other leaders take new posts.