Data + Technology

Aging-in-place technology benefits seniors, giving them more independence, improved emotional well-being and overall cost savings. It also helps the healthcare system as a whole.

Glen Falls Hospital chooses a longtime veteran as a new chief executive, Aiken Regional Medical Centers brings a leader home, and other leaders take on new roles.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Thomas says the deal offers the chance to expand more services to Mississippi and helps extend Ochsner’s reach. Rush is now known as Ochsner Rush Health.

Two lawmakers want more information as more hospitals are being hit with ransomware attacks. They say they’re concerned about the timely sharing of threat information with the health sector.

Wearable sleep trackers, when used correctly and consistently, have vast potential to enable individuals to measure the quality of their sleep. But that’s just the beginning.

The company’s technology helps patients navigate sprawling hospitals, along with scheduling and billing. CEO Joshua Titus says Gozio’s platform helps hospitals see higher patient engagement.

Marc Harrison will leave in the fall to run a healthcare platform for General Catalyst, which announced a collaboration with Intermountain this week.

The company employs chatbots with natural language to connect with patients on mobile phones. CEO Greg Johnsen touts the ease of the technology for consumers.

Millions of Americans have been affected by cyberattacks targeting hospitals and health companies in the first six months of the year. Ransomware attacks are getting more frequent, more costly and threaten patient safety.

Sossong, who leads the company’s behavioral health efforts, spoke with us about the stress of the pandemic, expanding services to rural areas and integrating mental health with primary care.

More than 1,300 centers nationwide are getting grants to improve data reporting, which should also improve health equity, the Health and Human Services Department says.

An effective communication tool can expedite administrative and clinical workflows and improve patient care.

Wright Lassiter takes over as CEO of CommonSpirit Health, Northwell Health appoints a new CIO, and Novant Health Enterprises names a chief physician innovation officer.

The HIMSS 2022 Future of Healthcare report said many will still be developing their digital plans in five years. If they wait too long, younger consumers could pick other retail options.

Physicians use the software the way consumers use voice assistants in their homes. The California-based startup is banking on its AI-powered software to appeal to doctors and health systems battling burnout.

The federal government is going beyond the payment rate initially proposed in the spring, which drew sharp criticism. Hospitals welcome the move but say they could use more aid.

The Louisiana-based system adds Rush’s 7 hospitals and more than 30 clinics. The Rush system will now be known as Ochsner Rush Health.

It can happen if leaders are committed to championing shared goals and avoid being sidetracked by departmental or technical silos.

They will allow you to see if your current digital health ecosystem is up to the challenge of building next-generation relationships with your patients.

Cyberattacks at hospitals are proving more costly, according to a new report from IBM Security. The cost of a typical breach rose by nearly $1 million over last year.

It’s been a slow start to the year for healthcare mergers, but analysts project more transactions in the coming months. Critics worry about the prospect of mega-deals.

AI is the solution for assisting hospitals with managing operating room backlogs and overall efficiencies. Some use predictive analytics to optimize scheduling to slash patient wait times.

Also, John Muir Health hires a president and CEO, Saratoga Hospital selects a new president and XSOLIS announces two new leaders.

Patients have higher expectations, and hospital executives say the industry must focus more on the customer experience. It was a recurring theme at the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit this week.

The e-commerce behemoth is buying the primary care provider, saying the health industry needs reinvention. Analysts say Amazon could succeed.

The Cleveland-based system was hailed for its commitment to excellence. Cliff Megerian, the system’s CEO, says the staff aims to deliver care with kindness and compassion.

The attacks are costing health systems millions of dollars and threatening patients. Hospital leaders must develop robust defenses and prepare detailed recovery plans, experts say.

In other news, Intermountain Healthcare chooses a chief digital officer, and Hackensack Meridian Health hires a president for two hospitals.

The electronic health records giant says it will join TEFCA, a new national health information exchange framework. With records and data more easily available, patients and providers will see the benefits, Doyle says.

America’s largest electronic health record company will be a part of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement. Epic’s Matt Doyle says the company will encourage its thousands of partners to follow suit.