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AI scribes may miss critical SDOH data. Here's how to close the gap.
Despite their advantages for clinician productivity, AI scribes could worsen social determinants of health problems; still, there are steps providers can take to address these issues.
‘A game changer’: UHS closes $835M Talkspace acquisition
Bringing Talkspace on board should expand behavioral health services for UHS’ existing patients, while ushering more consumers into the health system’s doors, UHS CEO Marc Miller said.
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Hims & Hers upgrades women's health app with AI, smart scale integration
The virtual care provider has updated its Hers app to include personalized AI support and provider access, as well as a smart scale, to deliver continuous care.
Why health systems are moving IT infrastructure to the cloud in 2026
Cloud, hybrid or on-prem? Healthcare CIOs explain their decisions regarding their evolving infrastructure strategy.
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Latest News
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Sequoia Project encourages automated patient consent to boost health data sharing
Through detailed use cases and guidance, The Sequoia Project is laying the groundwork for automated consent rather than the fragmented, manual consent mechanisms that the industry relies on today.
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ONC issues final data brief on EHR adoption, highlights market consolidation
ONC will end EHR adoption tracking now that near-universal use has been achieved; its final analysis showed a market dominated by a few vendors.
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Clinicians largely satisfied with EHRs, but there is room for improvement
New KLAS research shows that clinician satisfaction with EHRs is generally high; however, more EHR training and involvement in EHR governance could further improve EHR experience.
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HHS aims to strengthen TEFCA through greater oversight, QHIN reviews
HHS plans to strengthen TEFCA amid interoperability disputes, as the network grew from 10 million health records exchanged to 1 billion in under a year.
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Abridge expands clinical intelligence platform, new collaborations
Abridge is expanding its platform to include new features, including voice-assisted interactions, as well as new integrations and partnerships.
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GAO: EHR modernization office needs to improve cybersecurity collaboration
According to GAO, the Federal EHR Modernization office does not fully follow leading practices for cybersecurity collaboration; the Department of Defense disagreed.
Features
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From 156 clicks to 1 hover bubble: How Carilion Clinic operationalized clinical trial data
Carilion Clinic transformed a labor-intensive screening process into a streamlined digital workflow.
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Data standardization key to Health Tech Ecosystem, TEFCA's interoperability goals
Together, the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem initiative and TEFCA are creating a pathway from voluntary innovation to nationwide interoperability, but true success hinges on consistent data standards.
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Epic v. Health Gorilla: The legal battle and its implications, explained
Epic alleged that Health Gorilla's actions could threaten nationwide interoperability efforts. But Health Gorilla says it's Epic's lawsuit that will have a chilling effect on interoperability.
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AI scribe note quality under question as adoption grows
Ambient AI scribes may save time, but new research raises concerns about note quality and the potential to exacerbate care gaps.