Data + Technology

Federal authorities had warned health systems about the Hive group, which targeted more than 1,500 victims worldwide.

After a spectacular 2021, funding dipped sharply in 2022, according to an analysis by CB Insights. The number of mergers and acquisitions also tumbled.

Information technology pros said the attacks are causing more health complications, and many say they’ve had to transfer patients or have seen longer hospital stays.

He talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the growth of hospital-at-home programs, Best Buy’s purchase of Current Health, and how leaders can help make home-based care succeed.

Clinics must take new approaches to nurture the relationships they built during the pandemic and ensure they are delivering the experience that will encourage patients to return.

Attackers are getting more polished in their approach. Crane Hassold of Abnormal Security talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the evolving threats and what health systems should be doing.

Some systems will seek partners out of opportunity or necessity. Anu Singh of Kaufman Hall talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the outlook for deals in the year ahead.

From finding primary care doctors to areas without obstetrics services, patients are struggling to get the care they need. Stephanie Kovalick of Sage Growth Partners talks about the implications for healthcare providers.

With the deal, the combined company says it’s providing software solutions, from patient flow to automation, to more than 180 health systems.

Ashish Shah, CEO and founder of Dina, talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about his young company and the need to improve the coordination of care.

To attract and retain staff, healthcare organizations must improve the data capture equipment and systems that nurses use daily.

The company touts the value of its software in helping hospitals serve more patients and unlock their capacity. Sanjeev Agrawal, LeanTaaS president, spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about the firm’s growth.

Cyberattacks continued to target hospitals and health systems. More than 21 million people were affected by the 11 largest breaches of health information.

Healthcare organizations must ensure patients can afford their prescriptions to reduce the risks of complications, Nele Jessel of athenahealth suggests.

Organizations that leverage technologies that can scale and operationalize digital health initiatives will be better positioned to provide positive outcomes for patients.

Technology is an essential tool to recruit and retain valuable workers.

Concluding our series on the year’s most popular stories, these features focused on new and emerging technologies in healthcare resonated with readers.

Continuing our rundown of the stories that resonated with readers, we look at stories examining ways to improve staffing, sustainability and technology.

Continuing our week-long look at our most well-read stories, our rundown of the most popular technology features is dominated by cybersecurity.

The package offered funds for key areas, such as telehealth and rural hospitals, but lacked targeted aid for safety net hospitals and failed to address other priorities.

It was a top priority for healthcare groups. Lawmakers agreed to continue telemedicine waivers through 2024, and advocates hope it’s a step toward permanent reforms.

Senate leaders unveiled the omnibus bill, which should be voted on later this week. Hospital and health groups cheered some provisions but criticized lawmakers for failing to address other top priorities.

Health systems will face formidable challenges in the coming year, he told Chief Healthcare Executive.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Lee Kim of HIMSS outlined the current threats, how health systems are responding, and where they need to improve.

Nearly half said they are out of room, and leaders cite other operational challenges hindering their ability to serve more patients.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, he discussed one of healthcare’s biggest deals, helping doctors, and solving problems for hospitals.

Most healthcare executives surveyed said they’re offering some type of home-based care. But they said staffing remains a big challenge.

It has been a record year for healthcare claim denials and underpayments, often leaving providers to foot the bill. Here are 10 suggestions to help providers avoid preventable denials.

Health systems say prior authorization hurts patient care and adds to clinician burnout. The CMS is proposing reform measures that have produced some optimism, but health leaders say other steps are needed.

The system said the breach involved patient data from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, an affiliate of CommonSpirit.