In 2022, the Trust embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within clinical research delivery. This initiative aligns with the Trust's larger mission to become an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory organization. Scott Mullaney, the
A significant cyberattack that occurred on May 8 targeting healthcare giant Ascension resulted in the exposure of medical data for 5.6 million customers. This incident, announced by the Maine attorney general’s office on December 20, underscores the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by the h
The life sciences sector has seen significant shifts in recent years, particularly concerning the real estate market. The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a boom in the life sciences industry, leading to a surge in demand for laboratory spaces. However, post-pandemic, the market now faces challenges of
In the contemporary healthcare landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges. The adoption of AI in healthcare has the potential to revolutionize patient care and research, but it is essential for
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced its intention to resume the implementation of its Oracle Cerner Millennium electronic health record (EHR) system in mid-2026. This decision comes amidst ongoing concerns from lawmakers regarding the system's viability due to historical
Data breaches are becoming an alarming trend, and health care incidents stand out for their potentially lifelong consequences. Recently, I reported how a data breach at a physician-led vein center exposed almost half a million people's data to hackers. Now, another health care data breach has
China's digital healthcare transformation is rapidly evolving, driven by urban innovation, government-backed initiatives, and a dominant local Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendor market. This sweeping change is not just about adopting new technologies; it involves a comprehensive overhaul of
The global Electronic Health Record (EHR) market has seen significant changes over the past decade. With the number of vendors shrinking from over 1,200 in 2014 to approximately 280 by 2024, the landscape has become more competitive. This article explores how local and regional EHR vendors are
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into clinical trials holds the promise of transforming health equity by addressing long-standing disparities in medical research. Historically, clinical trials have underrepresented diverse populations, leading to a healthcare system that does not
The collaboration between the Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI), 4medica®, Wellconnected, and the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) to lead the Chicago Regionwide Community Information Exchange (CIE) represents a significant step toward improving care coordination and advancing health
