Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

FTC halts case against PBMs, citing lack of commissioners
The FTC has put its price collusion case against CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts on hold after significant staff departures at the agency left it uncertain how to proceed
Oracle Health denies cloud breached as second attack confirmed
Questions remain about the alleged breach on a legacy server at Oracle Health, as the nature of the attacks and scope of stolen data are still being investigated.
Healthcare AI newswatch: Apple’s AI Doctor, AI’s expectant medical specialties, AI-watching teens, more
Apple’s AI Doctor had better be one good virtual physician.
Data breach at Oracle Health leads to extortion of hospitals
A legacy server accessed with stolen credentials is being blamed for the incident. However, the nature and scope of the attack are still being investigated, with Oracle reportedly working with the FBI to gather details.
Change Healthcare files to have federal lawsuits dismissed
There are at least 65 consolidated cases pending in federal courts that stem from the 2024 data breach on the claims processor's network. A judge in Minnesota has asked that the lawsuits be coordinated and consolidated as much as possible.

As Nvidia’s worth hits the stratosphere, AI innovators eyeball new orbits

Here’s what people have been saying about Nvidia’s gradual-then-sudden rise to riches—and what it says about expectations around AI in 2024.

uchealth sues patients for unpaid medical bills faces public scrutiny

Academic medical institution sues patients for unpaid medical bills, faces hot light of public scrutiny

The largest hospital system in a large Western state is feeling the heat of negative publicity over how it goes after patients who owe the system money.

The Reprieve System using intelligent software and automation to manage diuretic dosing and fluid replacement for patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF).

Heart failure startup emerges with $42 million in financing for its intelligent fluid management system

Reprieve Cardiovascular emerged from stealth mode this week with sizable financial backing and some big name board members to advance development for its intelligent, automated diuretic and fluid management system for heart failure.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Americans carrying at least $220B in medical debts ranging from modest to crushing

Among the 20 million-plus Americans who have unpaid medical bills totaling more than $250, almost a quarter—5 million people—owe between $2,001 and $5,000.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

hospitals navigating AI complexities survey

How are hospitals navigating AI’s complexities? Surveyors ask and tell

Only 16% of almost three dozen healthcare executives report having a policy for AI governance.

15 hospitals land toward the top among ‘America’s best employers’

Forbes is out with its picks for the 600 best employers to work for in 2024. A good handful of hospitals have made the top 50 in two separate lists.

Business Intelligence

FTC halts case against PBMs, citing lack of commissioners

Oracle Health denies cloud breached as second attack confirmed

Healthcare AI newswatch: Apple’s AI Doctor, AI’s expectant medical specialties, AI-watching teens, more

Data breach at Oracle Health leads to extortion of hospitals

Change Healthcare files to have federal lawsuits dismissed