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30 Jun 2026
Genesys acquires Pinkfish to speed up contact center AI deployments
Genesys jump-starts its agentic toolkit.
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30 Jun 2026
Couchbase evolution continues with new data layer for AI
New capabilities including Agent Memory and extension to edge devices help the vendor compete for market share as it grows beyond its database roots.
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30 Jun 2026
Latest MongoDB tools tackle top AI development hurdles
New capabilities address the data retrieval accuracy and regulatory compliance issues that often stall initiatives, and could help distinguish the vendor from competitors.
Health IT News from the past 365 days
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24 Jul 2025
UnitedHealth faces DOJ investigation after fraud accusations
DOJ has launched an investigation into UnitedHealth Group after several reports that the payer engaged in inappropriate billing in the Medicare Advantage program.
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24 Jul 2025
More physicians exiting Medicare fee-for-service: Study
A new study shows physician exits from Medicare fee-for-service accelerating since 2010, with primary care physicians leading the drop from Traditional Medicare.
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24 Jul 2025
HHS approves thimerosal removal from flu vaccines
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backs the removal of thimerosal from U.S. flu vaccines following a CDC advisory committee vote, impacting less than 5% of shots.
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24 Jul 2025
How to request patient consent for using ambient listening
Organizations should consider multiple touchpoints for obtaining patient consent for using ambient listening in clinical documentation.
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24 Jul 2025
Dutch researchers use heartbeat detection to unmask deepfakes
Dutch method to counter deepfakes analyses blood flow patterns in faces that current deepfake generation tools cannot yet replicate
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23 Jul 2025
Risk management remains pain point for healthcare: Report
Healthcare is making strides in governance and response planning, but the sector has room to grow when it comes to risk management.
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23 Jul 2025
Century Health, Nimbus Health curate EHR pulmonary disease datasets
The partnership will draw on EHR data to gain insights into the progression and treatment of COPD and asthma.
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22 Jul 2025
Humana to reduce prior authorizations for outpatient services
Humana will eliminate a third of prior authorizations for outpatient services by 2026 and publicly report its prior authorization metrics in an effort to increase transparency.
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22 Jul 2025
Microsoft confirms China link to SharePoint hacks
Microsoft confirms two known China-nexus threat actors, and one other suspected state-backed hacking group, are exploiting vulnerabilities in SharePoint Server
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22 Jul 2025
Microsoft confirms China link to SharePoint hacks
Microsoft confirms two known China-nexus threat actors, and one other suspected state-backed hacking group, are exploiting vulnerabilities in SharePoint Server
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22 Jul 2025
Microsoft issues emergency patch for SharePoint vulnerability
The Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability only impacts on-premises SharePoint Server customers, who should apply the emergency patch as soon as possible to mitigate risk.
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22 Jul 2025
Chinese cyber spies among those linked to SharePoint attacks
Exploitation of the ToolShell RCE zero-day in Microsoft SharePoint continues to gather pace, with evidence emerging of exploitation by nation state-backed threat actors
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22 Jul 2025
Can convenient tests fix the U.S.'s cancer screening problem?
Cancer screening rates are low, but survey data shows more convenient and innovative testing methods could increase patient engagement and access.
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22 Jul 2025
UK government to bring in ransomware payment ban
Critical infrastructure operators, hospitals, local councils and schools will be among those banned from giving in to cyber criminal demands as the UK moves forward with proposals to address the scourge of ransomware
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22 Jul 2025
UK government signs partnership with OpenAI
Deal sees firm behind ChatGPT collaborate with government on AI security research to explore investment opportunities
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21 Jul 2025
As healthcare premiums rise, consumers might feel the pinch
Two reports detail healthcare premium hikes for 2026, which can impact consumers through higher costs and limited employer coverage options.
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21 Jul 2025
FDA Commissioner names George Tidmarsh as new CDER director
The FDA appointed Stanford physician-scientist and ex-biopharma executive George Tidmarsh as director of its largest division, the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
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21 Jul 2025
Senators blast pharma-telehealth tie-ups in new report
The report reveals pharma-telehealth partnerships lead to high prescription rates of sponsor medications, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
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21 Jul 2025
Patch ToolShell SharePoint zero-day immediately, says Microsoft
The active exploitation of a dangerous zero-day vulnerability chain in Microsoft SharePoint – which was disclosed over the weekend – is underway. Immediate action is advised
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21 Jul 2025
The Security Interviews: Jason Nurse, University of Kent
Jason Nurse, reader in cyber security at the University of Kent, discusses the psychological side of cyber and online safety, why placing blame on users as ‘the weakest link’ is wrong – and why security pros should think about user needs more
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18 Jul 2025
Entities report several large healthcare data breaches to OCR
Millions of individuals were impacted by the most recent healthcare data breaches reported to HHS.
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17 Jul 2025
Physician AI use damages patient trust, perceived competence
New research shows that physicians using AI for administrative, diagnostic or therapeutic purposes may be viewed negatively by patients, highlighting barriers to health AI use.
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17 Jul 2025
Ambient speech improves EHR satisfaction, KLAS report says
Providers report significant gains in EHR usability, reduced documentation burden and physician burnout with ambient speech technology for clinical notes.
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16 Jul 2025
Scattered Spider playbook evolving fast, says Microsoft
Microsoft warns users over notable evolutions in Scattered Spider’s attack playbook, and beefs up some of the defensive capabilities it offers to customers in response
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16 Jul 2025
Exploring the 2026 OPPS, ASC Payment System Proposed Rule
CMS announced the CY 2026 OPPS and ASC Payment System Proposed Rule, which includes a 2.4% rate outpatient rate hike, site-neutral payments and hospital price transparency changes.
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16 Jul 2025
What health IT affects patient outcomes, experiences the most?
Although the EHR is widely considered the most impactful health IT on patient outcomes, telehealth is emerging as a key tool to meet increasing patient demands.
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15 Jul 2025
UKtech50 2025: The most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly has announced the 15th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector
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15 Jul 2025
ONC: Health information exchange happening more via Direct
While the rate of health information exchange via standardized, digital means increases, the rate of fax-based exchange only dips slightly.
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15 Jul 2025
Current approaches to patching unsustainable, report says
Organisations are struggling to prioritise vulnerability patching appropriately, leading to situations where everything is a crisis, which helps nobody, according to a report
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15 Jul 2025
Omega Healthcare expands agentic AI for RCM with Microsoft
Omega Healthcare is deepening its partnership with Microsoft Azure to enhance its generative and agentic AI capabilities to support revenue cycle management through new solutions.
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15 Jul 2025
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule seeks to expand virtual care
The proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule wants to make some telehealth permanent and expand pay for digital mental health treatment devices, among other virtual care policies.
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15 Jul 2025
CMS proposes CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The proposed CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule seeks a conversion factor increase after years of cuts, as well as payment polices supporting chronic disease management.
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15 Jul 2025
Delayed diagnosis affects 14% of hypertensive patients
EHR alerts and interdisciplinary care teams could reduce the rate of delayed diagnosis for patients with hypertension.
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14 Jul 2025
Payers buy more primary care practices, boost MA penetration
A new study shows that payers have significantly integrated with primary care practices, especially in markets with higher Medicare Advantage penetration.
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14 Jul 2025
Brits clinging to Windows 10 face heightened risk, says NCSC
Businesses and consumers alike may not feel the need to upgrade to Windows 11 as its predecessor approaches end-of-life, but they are putting their own security at risk, says the NCSC
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11 Jul 2025
FDA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for high-risk children
Moderna's Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine is now FDA-approved for all adults 65 and older and high-risk kids aged from 6 months to 11 years, aligning with new policy recommendations.
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10 Jul 2025
Machine learning unlocks insights into physician fatigue
A machine learning model identified physician fatigue through clinical notes, linking it to worse clinical decision-making in a new study.
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10 Jul 2025
Samsung to buy Providence spinout Xealth
Samsung signed an agreement to buy digital health company Xealth, which offers streamlined pathways for clinicians to order digital health tools and monitor patient engagement.
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08 Jul 2025
July Patch Tuesday brings over 130 new flaws to address
Microsoft patched well over 100 new common vulnerabilities and exposures on the second Tuesday of the month, but its latest update is mercifully light on zero-days
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08 Jul 2025
HL7 launches AI office to support trustworthy AI in healthcare
HL7 aims to lead the establishment of global standards for AI in healthcare through its new AI office.
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08 Jul 2025
How AI is improving revenue cycle management
A survey of healthcare finance and IT leaders shows growing confidence in AI for revenue cycle management as realized improvements averaged 20% or higher across key outcomes.
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08 Jul 2025
Liverpool launches community AI charter
The charter, which was created by a residents’ assembly, outlines public data sharing principles and supports the use of AI for public benefit
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08 Jul 2025
Medical groups sue RFK Jr. over COVID-19 vaccine policy shift
Medical groups are suing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., alleging his removal of CDC vaccine guidance for kids and pregnant people without advisory input violates federal law.
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08 Jul 2025
Patient portal utilization growth driven by doc engagement
Patient portal utilization rates were 30 percentage points higher among those getting encouragement from their providers to use the health IT.
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07 Jul 2025
Key healthcare takeaways from Trump’s spending bill
President Trump signed the tax and domestic policy megabill into law, putting in motion massive Medicaid cuts and work requirements, among other healthcare-related provisions.
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04 Jul 2025
NHS to be ‘digital by default’
Single Patient Records, a digitally enabled neighbourhood health service, and the NHS App becoming a ‘doctor in your pocket’ are all part of the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS
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04 Jul 2025
Medow Health AI debuts AI scribe tool in Singapore
The Australian health technology company has launched its AI-powered scribe platform in Singapore to help healthcare professionals automatically capture and structure clinical notes, reports and referral letters
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02 Jul 2025
US CISA agency extends Iran cyber alert, warns of CNI threat
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reiterates guidance for operators of critical national infrastructure as it eyes the possibility of cyber attacks from Iran
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02 Jul 2025
Racial bias evident in psychiatric recommendations by LLMs
New research shows psychiatric treatment recommendations by LLMs are prone to racial bias, highlighting the importance of AI oversight to ensure health equity.
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02 Jul 2025
Google fixes type confusion flaw in Chrome browser
An actively exploited type confusion vulnerability in the Google Chrome web browser needs immediate attention from users