EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 8/7/25
One of the hot topics around the virtual physician lounge this week was the opening of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, Arkansas. The school is named after its founder, who…
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Epic TEFCA Integration Expands Nationwide
TEFCA Network Expansion Overview
Eleven healthcare organizations using Epic’s electronic health record software have successfully connected to the federally backed Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) network. This significant milestone, achieved in July 2024,…
Healthcare Mergers Acquisitions July Deals Analysis
The healthcare industry witnessed unprecedented merger and acquisition activity throughout July 2025, with billions of dollars in transactions reshaping the competitive landscape. Healthcare providers, technology companies, insurance payers, and retailers aggressively pursued strategic partnerships…
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Meta found liable for using period-tracking data from Flo Health
Meta has been found liable by a Californian federal court for using sensitive personal data from period-tracking app Flo Health to run targeted ads.
Five women brought the class action law suit against Flo Health,…
Baptist Health Confirms Patient Data Breach
What Happened in the Oracle Health Breach
Coral Gables-based Baptist Health South Florida recently disclosed that patient data was compromised following a significant cyberattack on Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendor Oracle Health. This major healthcare…
Navigating Tenant-to-Tenant Migrations in Healthcare: 5 Best Practices for a Seamless and Compliant Transition
Aaron Wadsworth, General Manager at BitTitan
As healthcare organizations adapt to a rapidly changing industry, marked by mergers, acquisitions, and evolving care delivery models, the need for scalable, collaborative, and secure IT environments is more…
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Deloitte & Unite Us Partner to Improve Data Integration, Health Outcomes
What You Should Know:
– Deloitte and Unite Us have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at revamping how communities support their most vulnerable members.
– The strategic partnership integrates Deloitte’s advanced data analytics with the extensive…
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Healthcare AI News 8/6/25
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OpenAI will improve ChatGPT’s ability to detect signs of mental health issues or emotional stress after reports that it sometimes reinforces user delusions. The company says that AI can feel more personal and responsive…
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User Awareness Training Should Be Cybersecurity Investment No. 1 for Rural Healthcare
People Are the Front Line, and the Most Common Point of Failure
Small hospitals and health systems are often targeted by cybercriminals because they’re vulnerable, have valuable patient information at stake and are relied on…
Beyond the Budget Cuts: Why the Mayo Clinic Care Network is a Lifeline for Community Hospitals
Community hospitals are at a crossroads. Shrinking margins, policy shifts like recent legislation, and mounting Medicaid constraints are stretching organizations thin. But amidst these pressures, one truth remains: the communities these hospitals serve still…
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