Sources

EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 10/9/25

HIStalk - (Thursday October 9, 2025)
Daily Reads/ HIStalk

The US federal government shutdown continues, and with it, the loss of payment for telehealth visits for Medicare beneficiaries.
I reached out to a few of my CMIO friends to understand how their systems…

Cyber security expert calls for public inquiry into Synnovis attack

Digital Health - (Thursday October 9, 2025)
Digital Health/ Frequent Updates

Saif Abed, founding partner and director of cyber security advisory services at The AbedGraham Group (Credit: Jordan Sollof)

A cyber security expert has called for a public inquiry into the Synnovis ransomware attack which…

First national keynotes announced for Rewired 2026

Digital Health - (Thursday October 9, 2025)
Digital Health/ Frequent Updates

Three national clinical leaders driving the digital ambitions of the NHS 10 year health plan will take the stage at Digital Health Rewired 2026.
Dr Minal Bakhai, Dr Alec Price-Forbes, and Helen Balsdon will all…

Microplastics Are in Our Blood—Why Aren’t Federal Regulators Acting?

HIT Consultant - (Thursday October 9, 2025)
Frequent Updates/ HIT Consultant

Dr.  Brad Younggren, CEO of Circulate Health

Microplastics are highly prevalent in the United States, contaminating various environmental compartments and even entering the human body. Studies have found microplastics in food, water, and air, with estimates suggesting that…

Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks Launch at Clinics

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday October 9, 2025)
Daily Reads/ DistilINFO Hospital IT

Introduction
Amazon is transforming the healthcare experience by introducing pharmacy kiosks at One Medical clinics across the United States. This innovative approach aims to eliminate one of the most common obstacles in healthcare: the gap…

Why RCM Performance Hinges on Supporting and Empowering Your Workforce

HIT Consultant - (Thursday October 9, 2025)
Frequent Updates/ HIT Consultant

Chris Klitgaard, CEO of Revology

We talk a lot about improving revenue cycle performance: better workflows, fewer denials, faster reimbursement. And most of the time, the default solution is a new technology, a better process,…

VA Expands Oracle Health EHR System

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday October 9, 2025)
Daily Reads/ DistilINFO Hospital IT

Overview of the Expansion
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a significant expansion of its Oracle Health electronic health record (EHR) system, adding nine additional medical centers and their associated clinics in 2026. This…

Sanford Health Launches Virtual Care Program

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday October 9, 2025)
Daily Reads/ DistilINFO Hospital IT

Introduction to Sanford’s Virtual Care Initiative
Sanford Health, the Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based healthcare system, has taken a significant step forward in modernizing elder care with the launch of an innovative virtual care program across…

Dayton Children’s Hospital Resolves Network Outage

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday October 9, 2025)
Daily Reads/ DistilINFO Hospital IT

Introduction
Dayton Children’s Hospital experienced temporary network disruptions and intermittent phone service issues on October 8, 2025, following a routine generator test. The hospital swiftly addressed the technical complications, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care…

265+ Leading Telehealth Companies Guide

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday October 9, 2025)
Daily Reads/ DistilINFO Hospital IT

Introduction to Telehealth Innovation
The 265+  telehealth landscape has experienced unprecedented transformation since the COVID-19 pandemic, fundamentally reshaping how healthcare is delivered across the United States and globally. Demand for flexible, accessible care has skyrocketed,…