# Healthcare IT Today * **Definition:** Healthcare IT Today is a news source that provides insights, analysis, and updates on information technology trends and innovations within the healthcare industry, focusing on how technology impacts healthcare delivery, management, and patient care. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / Healthcare IT Today ## News * Selected news from the source **Healthcare IT Today**, for healthcare technology leaders * 945 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**How a Strategic Change to Online Booking Cut Call Center Costs and Improved Patient Experience for My Health Onsite**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/27/how-a-strategic-change-to-online-booking-cut-call-center-costs-and-improved-patient-experience-for-my-health-onsite/) | [[Sports Medicine]]; [[Emergency Medicine]]; [[EMR]] | | 5/25/2025 | [**Bonus Features - May 25, 2025 - 49f patients who avoid portals say it's because of data ...**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/25/bonus-features-may-25-2025-49-of-patients-who-avoid-portals-say-its-because-of-data-security-concerns-61-of-patients-would-pay-a-premium-for-a-better-experience-plus-31-more-s/) | [[Data Privacy Concerns]]; [[Data Security and Privacy]]; [[Health]] | | 5/23/2025 | [**Ascend Learning Acquires myTIPreport to Enhance MedHub Offering**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/23/ascend-learning-acquires-mytipreport-to-enhance-medhub-offering/) | [[Remote Monitoring]]; [[Medical Training]]; [[Engagement]] | | 5/23/2025 | [**Lyric Acquires ClaimShark to Expand Platform Value and Power Next-Gen AI Applications**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/23/lyric-acquires-claimshark-to-expand-platform-value-and-power-next-gen-ai-applications/) | [[Acquisition]]; [[Ambient Clinical Voice]]; [[Patient Experience]] | | 5/21/2025 | [**Basil Systems Raises $11.5 Million to Help Life Sciences Companies Make Smarter, Faster ...**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/21/basil-systems-raises-11-5-million-to-help-life-sciences-companies-make-smarter-faster-decisions-with-ai-driven-intelligence/) | [[Patient Engagement]]; [[Regulatory Approvals]]; [[Investment Costs]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Ascertain Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding to Scale Agentic AI Platform**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/19/ascertain-raises-10-million-in-series-a-funding-to-scale-agentic-ai-platform/) | [[Healthcare Artificial Intelligence]]; [[AI for Healthcare Providers]]; [[Machine Learning]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**How Retrospective and Prospective Views Unite to Transform Risk Management**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/19/how-retrospective-and-prospective-views-unite-to-transform-risk-management/) | [[Risk Management]]; [[Telemedicine]]; [[Precision Medicine]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**CIO Podcast - Episode 95: Private 5G Networks with Christian Lindmark**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/19/cio-podcast-episode-95-private-5g-networks-with-christian-lindmark/) | [[Interim Healthcare CTO]]; [[Founding Healthcare CTO]]; [[Remote Monitoring]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Promptly Acquires the Software Solutions of MDprospects and Patient Spectrum, Significantly Expanding Its All-in-One Practice Management Platform and Revolutionizing Patient Experience**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/19/promptly-acquires-the-software-solutions-of-mdprospects-and-patient-spectrum-significantly-expanding-its-all-in-one-practice-management-platform-and-revolutionizing-patient-experience/) | [[Patient Access Solutions]]; [[Patient Experience]]; [[Leadership]] | | 5/17/2025 | [**Weekly Roundup - May 17, 2025 - Healthcare IT Today**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/17/weekly-roundup-may-17-2025/) | [[Data Security and Compliance]]; [[Telehealth and Remote Monitoring]]; [[Digital Health Technologies]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**Using Real-World Data to Identify Barriers to Treatment Adoption - Healthcare IT Today**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/14/using-real-world-data-to-identify-barriers-to-treatment-adoption/) | [[Clinical Care]]; [[Molecular Biomarkers]]; [[Care Pathways]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Synergy of Knowledge Graphs and Large Language Models**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/12/revolutionizing-healthcare-the-synergy-of-knowledge-graphs-and-large-language-models/) | [[Large Language Models]]; [[Vector Databases]]; [[Prior Authorization]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Kandu Health and Neurolutions Merge to Form Kandu, Inc., a New Leader in Stroke Recovery**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/12/kandu-health-and-neurolutions-merge-to-form-kandu-inc-a-new-leader-in-stroke-recovery/) | [[Leadership]]; [[Telehealth Services]]; [[Security]] | | 5/10/2025 | [**Weekly Roundup - May 10, 2025 - Healthcare IT Today**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/10/weekly-roundup-may-10-2025/) | [[Healthcare SaaS]]; [[Security]]; [[Digital Health Integration]] | | 5/9/2025 | [**Addressing Challenges in Rural and Underserved Areas and Ensuring Equitable Access to ...**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/09/addressing-challenges-in-rural-and-underserved-areas-and-ensuring-equitable-access-to-healthcare-services-with-digital-health/) | [[Telehealth Growth]]; [[Digital Health Solutions]]; [[Clinical AI]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**AI and Decentralized Trials: A New Era in Drug Development - Healthcare IT Today**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/07/ai-and-decentralized-trials-a-new-era-in-drug-development/) | [[Patient Care]]; [[Patient Monitoring]]; [[Health]] | | 5/1/2025 | [**Regulatory Picture May be Blurry - But Missing Deadlines Could Cost You - Regulatory Talk Series**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/01/regulatory-picture-may-be-blurry-but-missing-deadlines-could-cost-you-regulatory-talk-series/) | [[Telehealth]]; [[Health Informatics]]; [[Workflows]] | | 4/30/2025 | [**How Immersive Technology is Reshaping Nursing Education Amid Critical Shortages**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/04/30/how-immersive-technology-is-reshaping-nursing-education-amid-critical-shortages/) | [[Healthcare Simulation]]; [[Virtual Nursing]]; [[AI and Automation]] | | 4/28/2025 | [**The FHIR Business Alliance (FHIRBall) Is Focused on Business Use Cases**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/04/28/the-fhir-business-alliance-fhirball-is-focused-on-business-use-cases/) | [[Healthcare]]; [[Health]]; [[Interoperability]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**Improving Interoperability Between Healthcare Providers and Systems to Enhance Care ...**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/04/22/improving-interoperability-between-healthcare-providers-and-systems-to-enhance-care-coordination-and-data-sharing/) | [[Hospitals]]; [[AI in Precision Medicine]]; [[Health]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**UniDoc Announces Purchase Agreement for AGNES Connect Software from AMD Telemedicine**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/04/22/unidoc-announces-purchase-agreement-for-agnes-connect-software-from-amd-telemedicine/) | [[Health]]; [[Telehealth Initiatives]]; [[Ambient Clinical Voice]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**How Cybersecurity Failures Put Millions of Patients at Risk - Healthcare IT Today**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/04/22/how-cybersecurity-failures-put-millions-of-patients-at-risk/) | [[Hospitals]]; [[ISO 27001]]; [[Incident Response]] | | 4/21/2025 | [**How Telemedicine is Revolutionizing Post-Acute Care for Faster Patient Recovery**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/04/21/how-telemedicine-is-revolutionizing-post-acute-care-for-faster-patient-recovery/) | [[Healthcare Access]]; [[Health]]; [[Hospitals]] | | 4/19/2025 | [**Weekly Roundup - April 19, 2025**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/04/19/weekly-roundup-april-19-2025/) | [[Data Privacy and Cybersecurity]]; [[Data Security]]; [[Home Care]] | | 4/18/2025 | [**Emerging Technologies that are Driving Significant Innovations in Digital Health and ...**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/04/18/emerging-technologies-that-are-driving-significant-innovations-in-digital-health-and-reshaping-patient-care-delivery/) | [[Genomics]]; [[Precision Medicine]]; [[Healthcare Analytics]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Automation in Healthcare**: Discussion on the potential for automation in healthcare, with 60% of tasks benefiting from AI agents. - **Data Accessibility**: Emphasis on the necessity of making data accessible and reliable for hospitals to achieve faster, data-driven results. - **Cybersecurity in Healthcare**: Importance of comprehensive cybersecurity measures and HIPAA-compliant risk analyses to protect sensitive information. - **Genomic Screening**: Integration of genomic screening into standard care protocols, projected to enhance patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. - **Decentralized Clinical Trials**: Growth of decentralized clinical trials utilizing digital health technologies to improve patient accessibility and data quality. - **AI in Healthcare**: The role of AI in enhancing patient experience, operational efficiency, and addressing challenges in healthcare delivery. - **Interoperability Challenges**: Need for improved interoperability in healthcare systems to facilitate better data sharing among providers. - **Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions**: Recent mergers and acquisitions in healthcare technology aimed at enhancing service delivery and patient care. - **HIMSS25**: One of the largest health IT events, taking place in Las Vegas with over 30,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors discussing advancements in healthcare technology. - **Funding and Innovations**: Various healthcare startups, including OpenEvidence and Affineon Health, raising significant funding to develop AI solutions aimed at improving clinician productivity and patient care. - **Telehealth and Compliance**: The rise of direct-to-consumer telehealth services and the increasing regulatory scrutiny from agencies like the DEA and FDA regarding compliance and patient safety. - **Cybersecurity Challenges**: Healthcare organizations facing significant cybersecurity challenges due to limited enforcement of HIPAA regulations and the need for proactive internal frameworks. - **EHR Innovations**: Discussion on innovations in Electronic Health Records (EHR) that enhance data sharing, emphasizing FHIR and HL7 standards. - **Healthcare Inequities**: Introduction of 'techquity' to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes through technology. - **Future of Health IT**: Predictions for 2025 regarding AI's impact on drug discovery and personalized medicine. - **Acquisitions and Funding**: Various companies, including Avel eCare, Commure, and Eleos, announced acquisitions and funding rounds to enhance their healthcare technology offerings. - **Ethical AI Use**: Discussion on the ethical implications of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of transparency and patient data protection. ### Organizations Mentioned - **Healthcare IT Today**: A platform providing news and insights for the healthcare IT community. - **Alliance for Smart Healthcare Excellence**: Collaborative organization involved in developing healthcare technology standards. - **23andMe**: Genetic testing company facing bankruptcy, raising privacy concerns in healthcare data management. - **UniDoc Health Corp.**: Company acquiring AGNES Connect software to enhance telehealth solutions. - **hellocare.ai**: Provider of AI-assisted virtual care solutions deployed across multiple health systems. - **Ascertain**: Healthcare technology company focusing on AI-powered solutions for patient care. - **Kandu, Inc.**: Merged entity aiming to revolutionize stroke recovery with integrated telehealth services. - **Basil Systems**: Company enhancing AI-powered product lifecycle intelligence for life sciences. - **Lyric**: Company acquiring ClaimShark to improve payment integrity in healthcare transactions. - **Mayo Clinic**: Healthcare institution providing insights on validating and standardizing healthcare applications. - **Stanford Health Care**: Healthcare provider discussing the implementation of private 5G networks. - **AdventHealth**: Health system investing in hellocare.ai to enhance patient experience. - **Bon Secours Mercy Health**: Health system deploying hellocare.ai's platform for clinical workflows. - **UCHealth**: Health system utilizing hellocare.ai to improve patient engagement. - **HIMSS**: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, organizing the HIMSS25 event. - **Claroty**: A company involved in healthcare technology discussions at HIMSS25. - **MD Anderson Cancer Center**: A prominent cancer treatment and research center participating in HIMSS25. - **Google Cloud**: A technology company providing insights on healthcare IT at HIMSS25. - **Authenticx**: A company focusing on conversational intelligence in healthcare. - **MIT Health**: An organization showcasing AI and automation in healthcare delivery.