Oracle to launch generative AI-backed clinical assistant within next quarter, exec says

The tool, which automatically transcribes patient visits and suggests next steps for providers, is entering a cluttered market.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 12, 2024

Cerner’s shift to cloud cuts costs, improves cybersecurity, Oracle says

Oracle will also begin delivering a new ambulatory clinic suite in its fourth quarter, which includes an AI-backed documentation assistant.

By Emily Olsen • March 12, 2024

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Artificial intelligence

Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Google launches AI-backed search-and-answer tool for doctors

Vertex AI Search for Healthcare allows clinicians to search for information across patient notes, scanned documents and other clinical data.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 12, 2024

Small, financially struggling providers at risk from Change cyberattack: Moody’s

Larger providers, however, aren’t immune from cash flow challenges, especially if UnitedHealth Group is unable to restore systems by mid-March. 

By Emily Olsen • March 11, 2024

Change says its largest claims clearinghouses coming back online

More than $14 billion in claims have been prepared for processing and will start flowing soon, the technology firm said Friday.

By Emily Olsen • Updated March 25, 2024

How healthcare organizations should prepare for generative AI

Michael McCallen, managing director in Deloitte’s Health Care Strategy practice, explains why a governance structure is key to successful adoption of artificial intelligence.

By Emily Olsen • March 7, 2024

Change Healthcare faces potential class action as lawsuits rack up

At least six cases seeking class-action status were filed since the cyberattack, alleging the technology firm didn’t have reasonable cybersecurity measures in place.

By Emily Olsen • March 7, 2024

UMass Memorial, Google Cloud partner to connect patients with cardiometabolic drugs

The central Massachusetts nonprofit aims to improve population health, but its partnership with Google on data management and AI could also lower costs.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 6, 2024

CMS rolls out provider flexibilities amid fallout from Change cyberattack

Provider groups argued the government should go further to financially bolster providers during the outage at Change Healthcare.

By Emily Olsen • March 5, 2024

Provider groups urge HHS, Congress to mitigate damage from Change cyberattack

The American Hospital Association and the American Medical Association pushed the federal government to offer more financial support as the Change outage limits providers’ ability to receive payment.

By Emily Olsen • March 5, 2024

AlphV’s hit on Change Healthcare strikes a sour note for defenders

The ransomware group didn’t just regroup quickly after a law enforcement takedown. It carried out the worst attack on U.S. infrastructure to date, according to experts.

By Matt Kapko • March 4, 2024

UnitedHealth stands up provider financial assistance after Change cyberattack

Providers said the assistance isn’t enough to overcome the financial strain caused by the systems outage at Change Healthcare, which has lasted for about two weeks.

By Emily Olsen • March 4, 2024

In healthcare, build trust through innovation with generative AI

Learn what to look for when selecting new technology that patients and healthcare workers, alike, can count on.

March 4, 2024

Change Healthcare cyberattack having ‘far-reaching’ effects on providers

Providers said the outage at the UnitedHealth-owned technology company has affected billing, eligibility checks, prior authorization requests and prescription fulfillment.

By Emily Olsen , Susanna Vogel • March 1, 2024

Three-quarters of health professionals project widespread AI adoption: survey

The survey from Berkeley Research Group comes as the federal government mulls how to best regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare.

By Sydney Halleman • Feb. 29, 2024

Veradigm to delist after missing Nasdaq deadline

The healthcare IT company said trading of its shares will be suspended after it failed to comply with financial reporting requirements.

By Emily Olsen • Updated Feb. 28, 2024

R1 RCM receives takeover offer from New Mountain

The private equity firm’s offer represents a sizable premium on R1’s stock, but could be undervaluing the company, analysts said.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Feb. 26, 2024

4 steps for successful implementation of AI-powered technology in healthcare

Learn about four things to consider for successful implementation of ACI within a health system.

Feb. 26, 2024

UnitedHealth suspects ‘nation-state’ behind Change cyberattack

Pharmacies and providers nationwide are struggling to process prescriptions following the attack, while the American Hospital Association is recommending hospitals disconnect from affected UnitedHealth systems.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Feb. 23, 2024

Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack

The UnitedHealth-owned healthcare technology company disconnected its systems after detecting an “outside threat,” according to a status update page.

By Emily Olsen • Feb. 22, 2024

DarioHealth acquires fellow digital health firm Twill

The deal, which Dario says will boost revenue and speed profitability, comes as the digital health sector could see increased M&A activity this year.

By Emily Olsen • Feb. 22, 2024

Amwell names new chief medical officer

The announcement comes a week after the telehealth vendor said it had reduced its headcount by roughly 10% since the end of 2023.

By Emily Olsen • Feb. 22, 2024

HHS reaches second-ever ransomware settlement

A mental healthcare provider didn’t have sufficient protections in place before a ransomware attack exposed the protected health information of more than 14,000 people, according to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights.

By Emily Olsen • Feb. 22, 2024

Teladoc still looking for tech investments, M&A amid operational review

The telehealth vendor is trimming expenses, but it could pursue deals with strategically or financially attractive companies.

By Emily Olsen • Feb. 21, 2024

Ukrainian national pleads guilty in Vermont hospital ransomware attack

The attack against the University of Vermont Medical Center in 2020 cost the hospital millions of dollars and limited operations for weeks.

By Emily Olsen • Feb. 20, 2024