# HISTalk * **Definition:** HISTalk is a healthcare IT news and information platform that provides insights, analysis, and commentary on the health information technology industry, including trends, innovations, and key players. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / HISTalk ## News * Selected news from the source **HISTalk**, for healthcare technology leaders * 661 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**News 5/28/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/05/27/news-5-28-25/) | [[Executive Presentation]]; [[Mental Health]]; [[EHR]] | | 5/22/2025 | [**News 5/23/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/05/22/news-5-23-25/) | [[AI Adoption]]; [[Virtual Clinic]]; [[Medication Adherence]] | | 5/13/2025 | [**News 5/14/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/05/13/news-5-14-25/) | [[Behavioral Health]]; [[Healthcare Operations]]; [[OpenAI]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Readers Write: Healthcare Cyber Resilience in 2025: Why “Good” Isn't Good Enough**](https://histalk2.com/2025/05/12/readers-write-healthcare-cyber-resilience-in-2025-why-good-isnt-good-enough/) | [[Leadership]]; [[Communications]]; [[Engineering]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Readers Write: The New Reality of Ransomware: Why Your Epic Environment Needs an Isolated Recovery Plan**](https://histalk2.com/2025/05/05/readers-write-the-new-reality-of-ransomware-why-your-epic-environment-needs-an-isolated-recovery-plan/) | [[Patient Care]]; [[Data Protection]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Readers Write: Virtual CISOs Bring New Hope to Orgs Without Dedicated Cybersecurity Officials**](https://histalk2.com/2025/05/05/readers-write-virtual-cisos-bring-new-hope-to-orgs-without-dedicated-cybersecurity-officials/) | [[Hiring]]; [[Change Leadership]]; [[Strategic Direction]] | | 3/31/2025 | [**Readers Write: AI to the Rescue: Revolutionizing Efficiency in Healthcare Workflows**](https://histalk2.com/2025/03/31/readers-write-ai-to-the-rescue-revolutionizing-efficiency-in-healthcare-workflows/) | [[Generative AI Solutions]]; [[EMR]]; [[Generative AI Applications]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**Readers Write: CMS TEAM: What Hospitals Need to Know to Succeed**](https://histalk2.com/2025/03/24/readers-write-cms-team-what-hospitals-need-to-know-to-succeed/) | [[Value-Based Care]]; [[Healthcare Consulting Services]]; [[Cost Reduction]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**Healthcare AI News 3/12/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/03/12/healthcare-ai-news-3-12-25/) | [[Generative AI]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Medical Device]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**News 3/5/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/03/04/news-3-5-25/) | [[Medical Billing]]; [[Electronic Health Records]]; [[EHR]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**News 2/28/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/02/27/news-2-28-25/) | [[AI in Emergency Medicine]]; [[Telehealth Services]]; [[AI and Cloud Computing]] | | 2/25/2025 | [**HIStalk's Guide to HIMSS25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/02/25/histalks-guide-to-himss25/) | [[Ethical Use of AI]]; [[Healthcare SaaS]]; [[Governance]] | | 2/13/2025 | [**News 2/14/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/02/13/news-2-14-25/) | [[AI in Medical Education]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]]; [[Smart Healthcare Solutions]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**News 2/12/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/02/11/news-2-12-25/) | [[Clinical Decision Support Systems]]; [[Public Health]]; [[Architecture]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**HIStalk's Guide to ViVE 2025**](https://histalk2.com/2025/02/10/histalks-guide-to-vive-2025/) | [[AI in Revenue Cycle Management]]; [[AI in Emergency Medicine]]; [[AI and Automation]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**News 2/7/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/02/06/news-2-7-25/) | [[AI in Claims Processing]]; [[AI-Driven Tools]]; [[AI and Cloud Computing]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**News 2/5/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/02/04/news-2-5-25/) | [[AI Implementation Challenges]]; [[Digital Twins Technology]]; [[AI in Telemedicine]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**Readers Write: Improving the Healthcare System with Advancements in Data Science and AI**](https://histalk2.com/2025/02/03/readers-write-improving-the-healthcare-system-with-advancements-in-data-science-and-ai/) | [[Training]]; [[Integration of AI]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**Healthcare AI News 1/15/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/01/15/healthcare-ai-news-1-15-25/) | [[AI in Medical Education]]; [[Ethical Concerns in AI]]; [[Automation in Healthcare]] | | 1/14/2025 | [**News 1/15/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/01/14/news-1-15-25/) | [[Electronic Health Records]]; [[Digital Health Solutions]]; [[Healthcare Cloud Computing]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Healthcare AI News 12/18/24**](https://histalk2.com/2024/12/18/healthcare-ai-news-12-18-24/) | [[AI-Powered Diagnostics]]; [[Healthcare Artificial Intelligence]]; [[AI in Telemedicine]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**News 12/18/24**](https://histalk2.com/2024/12/17/news-12-18-24/) | [[AI in Mental Health]]; [[Femtech]]; [[HIMSS]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Morning Headlines 12/18/24**](https://histalk2.com/2024/12/17/morning-headlines-12-18-24/) | [[Data Interoperability]]; [[Digital Health Initiatives]]; [[Research Study]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 12/12/24**](https://histalk2.com/2024/12/12/eptalk-by-dr-jayne-12-12-24/) | [[Healthcare Outcomes]]; [[AI in Dermatology]]; [[AI for Clinical Research]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**Readers Write: AI Meets the Front Lines: The Contact Center of the Future**](https://histalk2.com/2024/12/09/readers-write-ai-meets-the-front-lines-the-contact-center-of-the-future/) | [[Operational Inefficiencies]]; [[AI in Imaging]]; [[Cloud-Based Platforms]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Acquisitions**: AvaSure acquired Nurse Disrupted to enhance virtual nursing services; Well Health Technologies plans to acquire a majority interest in Healwell AI, which is set to acquire Orion Health for $116 million. - **EHR Implementation**: The VA announced nine additional facilities to implement the Federal EHR system in 2026, expanding digital health capabilities. - **EHR Vendor Debate**: Discussions on whether EHR vendors like Epic should be mandated to provide data access to competing applications if requested by shared customers. - **Financial Performance**: UnitedHealth Group reported a 9.8% revenue increase for Q1 but missed earnings expectations, leading to a significant drop in shares. - **Cybersecurity Concerns**: Healthcare organizations are facing increasing cybersecurity threats, with a significant percentage reporting cyberattacks in the past year. - **Funding and Innovations**: Various healthcare companies received funding and recognition for innovations, including Persivia raising $107 million and Hinge Health reporting a 50% revenue increase. - **Regulatory Developments**: The FDA approved the Teal Wand for at-home cervical cancer screening, and Illinois Governor signed an executive order regarding autism-related data collection. - **Healthcare Technology Trends**: The article discusses trends in AI adoption, virtual nursing, and the importance of culture in health tech organizations. - **Technology Launches**: Predictmedix AI launches Smart Health AI Stations; NHS England implements an AI tool by Cera for patient risk prediction. - **Regulatory and Legal Issues**: Federal government cancels participation in HIMSS; 23andMe's CEO proposal rejected; PointClickCare injunction upheld. - **Healthcare Innovations**: AI and machine learning projected to transform healthcare; Cardamom Health focuses on data analytics; Hinge Health considers postponing IPO. - **Workforce Changes**: HHS plans significant workforce reductions; Novant Health's Heather Dunn discusses revenue cycle innovation. - **Healthcare Policy Changes**: VA announces EHR system implementation; CMS introduces the Transforming Episode Accountability Model. - **Population Health Management**: Healthcare organizations need to utilize appropriate data and tools for effective risk identification and care management, emphasizing collaboration between payers and providers. - **Acquisitions and Mergers**: McKesson, Oracle, and Thoma Bravo are negotiating to acquire Veradigm; Cardinal Health plans to acquire a majority stake in GI Alliance. - **Telehealth Developments**: The VA plans to eliminate co-pays for telehealth services and deploy telehealth kiosks, while Epic enhances interoperability with the VA. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI technologies are expected to enhance healthcare outcomes, with various companies like OpenAI and DeepSeek advancing in AI applications. ### Organizations Mentioned - **AvaSure**: A company focused on enhancing virtual nursing services. - **Nurse Disrupted**: A company acquired by AvaSure to improve virtual nursing capabilities. - **Well Health Technologies**: A company planning to acquire a majority interest in Healwell AI. - **Healwell AI**: A company set to acquire Orion Health. - **Orion Health**: A healthcare technology company being acquired by Healwell AI. - **VA**: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, implementing the Federal EHR system. - **Epic**: An EHR vendor involved in discussions about data access for competing applications. - **UnitedHealth Group**: A healthcare company reporting financial performance and facing challenges. - **Persivia**: A data aggregation and AI-driven analytics provider that raised $107 million. - **Hinge Health**: A virtual physical therapy vendor that reported significant revenue growth. - **FDA**: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which approved the Teal Wand for cervical cancer screening. - **Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker**: Signed an executive order regarding autism-related data collection. - **Clearlake Capital**: Private equity firm that acquired a majority stake in ModMed. - **ModMed**: Health IT vendor acquired by Clearlake Capital. - **Warburg Pincus**: Investment firm that previously held a stake in ModMed. - **Predictmedix AI**: Company that launched Smart Health AI Stations. - **NHS England**: National Health Service in England implementing AI tools. - **23andMe**: Genetic testing company facing significant market cap decline. - **Oracle**: Technology company reporting Q3 results. - **Censinet**: Company focused on managing risks associated with third-party vendors in healthcare.