Naomi Diaz

Chicago

Assistant Editor at Becker's Hospital Review

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1 health system's method for making AI financially sustainable - Becker's Hospital Review

2 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

As health systems race to integrate generative AI into clinical workflows, TidalHealth CIO and CMIO Mark Weisman, MD, is taking a methodical approach — one focused on financial accountability. The Salisbury, Md.-based health system has formed an AI committee composed of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and a researcher to better understand AI utilization within the organization. “As we bring new tools in, they’re reviewed by the committee.
Epic hit with lawsuit alleging anticompetitive practices

2 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

CureIS Healthcare, a software provider focused on managed care, has filed a lawsuit against health IT giant Epic Systems, accusing it of unfair competition and illegal interference. Here are five things to know:The company claims Epic systematically blocked access to data necessary for CureIS’ software to function.
Unauthorized party may have accessed patient data at Idaho hospital

2 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

Weiser (Idaho) Memorial Hospital said an unauthorized party may have accessed personal and protected health information belonging to current and former patients. On Sept. 4, the hospital detected unusual activity on its network and took steps to secure its systems.
The real hospital behind "The Pitt": How AHN helped craft a medical drama - Becker's Hospital Review

3 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

When the creators of The Pitt, a new medical drama set in a fictional Pittsburgh hospital, first conceptualized the show, authenticity was paramount. That’s why executive producers Michael Hissrich and John Wells reached out to Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network and its flagship facility, Allegheny General Hospital, to be the face of the series.
Congress weighs 10-year AI regulation freeze: 6 things to know

3 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

House Republicans are pushing a proposal that could reshape how artificial intelligence is regulated in the U.S., Politico reported May 13. The measure is already drawing backlash from state officials, lawmakers and policy experts. Here are six things to know:The House Energy and Commerce Committee unveiled a budget reconciliation bill that includes a 10-year moratorium on state and local governments regulating AI.
Epic, Oracle Health facing more global EHR resistance, report finds

3 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

U.S.-based EHR giants such as Epic, Oracle Health, Meditech and Altera are facing mounting competition from a new generation of regional and international vendors, according to a May 10 report from Black Book Market Research. The findings are based on input from more than 11,000 clinicians, IT leaders and healthcare operations executives across 44 countries.
Sanford 1st to pilot new Epic MyChart feature

3 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls, S.D., is among the first health systems to roll out a new feature in its MyChart patient portal that allows individuals to register directly with the National Donate Life Registry. The functionality — enabled through a partnership between Epic and Donate Life America — integrates donor registration into MyChart. The new feature allows patients to opt in to organ, eye or tissue donation for transplant, research or education purposes.
OpenAI dives into healthcare: 6 things to know

3 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has introduced a new evaluation framework to assess how artificial intelligence systems perform in healthcare settings. Here are six things to know about the new tool, called HealthBench:HealthBench was developed with input from 262 physicians to ensure it reflects real medical needs. The tool evaluates AI performance in realistic healthcare scenarios based on priorities identified by physicians.
Vendor breach impacts 437,329 individuals at Ascension

4 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

A data breach tied to a former business partner of St. Louis-based Ascension compromised the information of 437,329 individuals. Ascension reported the breach to the HHS Office for Civil Rights, which listed the incident on its public breach portal. The breach was first identified by Ascension on Dec. 5. An internal investigation later determined on Jan. 21 that the incident likely stemmed from a vulnerability in the software of a third-party vendor.
9 Amazon One Medical employees accessed records of deceased patient, lawsuit alleges

4 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Naomi Diaz

Nine employees at One Medical, owned by Amazon, allegedly accessed the medical records of a deceased patient without authorization following the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit by the patient’s family, The Washington Post reported May 10.