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03 Jun 2026
Lost in translation: Cybersecurity board reporting for CISOs
Cybersecurity board reports don't always land. At the Security and Risk Management Summit 2026, Gartner analysts suggested a novel way to communicate cyber-risk to corporate directors.
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02 Jun 2026
Microsoft boosts Fabric to make it a foundation for AI
New features that feed agents contextually relevant data add breadth to the platform and keep its data and AI capabilities current in a competitive market.
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02 Jun 2026
Hyland releases AI agent platform and vertical integrations
Can Hyland be all things to all customers?
Health IT News from the past 365 days
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03 Jun 2026
Elsevier buys Wellsheet, adds EHR data tool to enhance clinical decision support
The acquisition will bring together Wellsheet's EHR data aggregation and synthesis tool with Elsevier's ClinicalKey AI clinical decision support solution.
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03 Jun 2026
Mayo Clinic, Microsoft join forces on frontier health AI model
The frontier health AI model, owned by Mayo Clinic and deployed by Microsoft, will support clinical decision-making, including early disease identification and personalized treatments.
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03 Jun 2026
SIT Committee urges Palantir exit in push to end US cloud grip
A Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report contains recommendations that would radically alter UK public sector IT, procurement and relationship with hyperscalers if adopted
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03 Jun 2026
Almost half of patients use AI for online provider search
To keep pace with patient reliance on AI for online provider search, healthcare organizations need to ensure their information is accurate and up-to-date.
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02 Jun 2026
AHA urges court to dismiss tracking tech lawsuit against Endeavor Health
The AHA argued that hospitals' use of common online analytics tools serves a legitimate purpose rather than a criminal one, making the complaint against Endeavor Health invalid.
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02 Jun 2026
Health AI governance is growing, but lacks unified policy frameworks
A new Health & AI Policy Index reveals a growing health AI governance landscape, but one that is fragmented, creating operational challenges for healthcare stakeholders.
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02 Jun 2026
CMS framework aims to clarify Medicaid work requirements
The framework adds some specificity around Medicaid work requirement exemptions, but stakeholders say it's still unclear what constitutes medical frailty.
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02 Jun 2026
Data dive: Mapping the UK public sector’s hyperscale dependence
UK government and local authorities have built critical infrastructure amid a web of US hyperscaler cloud and other providers, which brings risks of exposure to a narrow set of non-UK suppliers
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29 May 2026
Oura launches new health features with new ring release
The new health features include blood pressure and nighttime breathing monitoring, as well as a planned asynchronous virtual visit capability that lets users connect with an AI tool or a human clinician.
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29 May 2026
Oura launches new health features with new ring release
The new health features include blood pressure and nighttime breathing monitoring, as well as a planned asynchronous virtual visit capability that lets users connect with an AI tool or a human clinician.
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29 May 2026
Teladoc Health joins Walmart's Better Care Services platform
Teladoc Health is now available on Walmart's Better Care Services platform, offering virtual urgent care, dermatology and nutrition services.
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29 May 2026
CVS brings back Lilly's Zepbound coverage, adds obesity pill Foundayo
CVS Caremark will cover Eli Lilly's weight loss drugs Zepbound and Foundayo, intensifying competition in the obesity market between the drugmaker and its rival Novo Nordisk.
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29 May 2026
UK and France begin AI collaboration for medical research
The two governments unveil ‘groundbreaking’ science and technology deal
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28 May 2026
No Surprises Act IDR gets major overhaul from CMS
A new final rule slashes IDR fees to $15, speeds up eligibility checks to 5 days, expands claim batching and boosts transparency to fix No Surprises Act bottlenecks.
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28 May 2026
Does no universal healthcare drive U.S.'s poor health performance?
The Commonwealth Fund report indicated that the U.S.'s lack of universal health insurance limits healthcare access and overall outcomes compared to peer nations.
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28 May 2026
Which patient safety missteps add to hospitals' fall rates?
Most patient falls occur during patient transfers and in acute care settings, leaving experts to advise a strong emphasis on a systems-level patient safety culture.
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27 May 2026
GAO: VA takes steps to protect data, but other IT progress stalls
The GAO outlined the progress the VA has made toward securing PHI and its open priority recommendations, including those related to the ongoing EHR modernization project.
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27 May 2026
ICHRAs enter the mainstream market with broker support
Most brokers are now actively recommending ICHRAs as an alternative to traditional employer-sponsored coverage as employers face double-digit medical cost growth.
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27 May 2026
GLP-1s, outpatient utilization spur healthcare cost growth in 2026
The cost of care for a person on an employer-sponsored health plan grew 8% in 2026, with premiums hitting $2,295. GLP-1s and more outpatient care are the likely culprits.
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27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: AI factory power draw changes the grid calculus
We look at energy as the key driver – and bottleneck – in development, and why water use is less of an issue now datacentres use liquid cooling over air cooling
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27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: Do AI datacentre physics make on-premise unviable?
Does substantial GPU power draw and liquid cooling mean the end of the on-premise datacentre? We look at the AI factory revolution and find that a hybrid path for enterprises will likely still exist
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27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: From rust belt to megawatt AI factory
We visited Terawulf’s Lake Ontario 750MW datacentre development. Photos and recordings weren't allowed, so we took notes and wrote them up in more traditional ways
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27 May 2026
UKtech50 2026: Vote for the most influential person in UK technology
Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a long list of top-class nominees – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology
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26 May 2026
Innovaccer keeps humans in the loop with CaduceausHealth deal
Innovaccer's latest acquisition supports its autonomous revenue cycle goals, while also underscoring the role RCM experts play in getting there.
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26 May 2026
Physicians mostly agreed with AI in Utah's AI prescribing pilot
The state has released five-month results of the pilot, which show human physicians agreed with AI's prescription renewal recommendations in most cases.
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26 May 2026
Healthcare embraces AI while facing an identity security gap: report
Most healthcare organizations anticipate AI-driven attacks on their identity infrastructure, but less than a third are very confident they could regain control if an AI agent exposed admin credentials.
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26 May 2026
With millions behind on cancer screenings, could bundling help?
About 18 million women are behind on at least one cancer screening, and many are behind on multiple, leaving population health leaders to reimagine care access.
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26 May 2026
UKtech50 2026: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2026
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21 May 2026
Third-party pixel use greatly increases healthcare data breach risk: study
The use of third-party tracking pixels at hospitals increased breach risk by 46%, an analysis of 12 years of historical pixel usage data revealed.
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21 May 2026
CMS proposes new cap on supplemental Medicaid payments
The proposed rule would align state-directed Medicaid payments with Medicare rates in a move to save $775B over the next ten years.
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21 May 2026
Two USPSTF leaders fired, sparking concern about panel's credibility
The ouster of two U.S. Preventive Services Task Force members is sparking concern among population health experts who worry the panel may no longer be independent.
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21 May 2026
Health-ISAC: How Claude Mythos could impact healthcare cybersecurity
Claude Mythos has the potential to enhance global cybersecurity or undermine it by becoming a weapon in the hands of threat actors.
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21 May 2026
Digital health tools play prominent role in Americans' health, wellness
New survey results show that Americans are increasingly using digital health tools to manage their health, and they express future interest in tools like smart rings and holistic wearables.
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20 May 2026
Private payer rates outpaced Medicare's by 47%: KFF
New data shows a widening gap between what private payers and Medicare pay for hospital care as lawmakers blast hospitals for rising costs and seek reform.
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20 May 2026
Low digital health literacy hamstrings seniors' health IT use
CVS Health found that low digital health literacy affects older adults, but most adults are receptive to learning how to use health IT more meaningfully.
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19 May 2026
Telehealth adoption did not drive up healthcare visits, costs
New research reveals that telehealth did significantly increase visits or costs, indicating that extending or making telehealth flexibilities permanent would not result in higher spending.
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19 May 2026
HHS reorganizes OCR into three subdivisions
HHS said that the restructuring, which splits OCR into three subdivisions focused on religious freedom, civil rights and health information privacy, will not impact the office's staffing levels.
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19 May 2026
ACA Marketplace deductibles increased by over $1K: KFF
The expiration of enhanced premium tax credits is increasing ACA Marketplace deductibles as enrollment hits an all-time low, KFF reports.
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18 May 2026
ACP calls for Medicare Advantage transparency overhaul
The American College of Physicians urged overhauls to Medicare Advantage that would promote transparency, access to care and healthcare affordability.
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18 May 2026
Health systems delay EHR purchases amid uncertainty, rising AI investment
A KLAS report found acute care EHR purchase decisions dropped 40% as health systems adopted a more cautious approach to technology investments.
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18 May 2026
385 hospitals get top marks in CMS' 2026 Hospital Star Ratings drop
More hospitals achieved five stars in the CMS 2026 Hospital Star Ratings, despite updates emphasizing the Safety of Care domain.
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18 May 2026
The 'corporate takeover' of physician practices accelerates: study
A new report details nearly a decade of hospitals and corporations buying physician practices, leaving just 18% of physicians practicing in physician-owned settings.
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18 May 2026
NHS Modernisation Bill promises single patient record by 2028
The NHS Modernisation Bill announced in the King’s Speech aims to transform the NHS, with plans to build a single patient record to be launched in two years
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14 May 2026
Feds hold states to the fire over Medicaid fraud as CA loses $1B
The White House wants proof that states are aggressively pursuing Medicaid fraud, threatening to stop funding if they don't take it seriously enough.
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14 May 2026
Bradford datacentre with heat reuse gains planning consent
Deep Green’s 5.6MW AI datacentre will take 24 months to build and will link up to an energy centre to heat buildings across Bradford city centre via pre-laid pipes
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14 May 2026
Agentic AI discharge summaries linked to safety, clinician wellbeing
A study found that agentic AI-generated summaries included in discharge notes had low potential for harm and were linked to lower clinician burnout rates.
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13 May 2026
Expanded collab brings full Labcorp test menu to Epic platform
Clinicians using Epic's Aura platform will be able to order any Labcorp test and receive results within their EHR workflow.
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13 May 2026
With patient collections at 31%, is AI providers' new strategy?
Health systems must shift their revenue cycle strategy and AI investments to keep pace with a growing reliance on patient collections, which they currently fail to capture fully.
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13 May 2026
Medicaid managed care plans fall short of AUD, OUD coverage policies
Despite state policies requiring coverage for certain alcohol and opioid use disorder medicines, Medicaid managed care plans don't always adhere.
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12 May 2026
Whoop adds telehealth, AI features to wearable fitness tracker
The healthcare wearables company introduced new synchronous telehealth and AI capabilities to contextualize and personalize health recommendations for users.
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12 May 2026
Missouri regulators say Conduent is not cooperating in breach investigation
Missouri regulators investigating the Conduent breach allege that the company has been unwilling to provide the information needed to assess the breach's impact.
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12 May 2026
Less than half of nurses are using AI, despite interest
Fewer nurses than physicians are using AI, even though they view the tools as useful in reducing administrative burdens and supporting patient care, a new survey shows.
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12 May 2026
AMA, providers seek stricter enforcement of No Surprises Act
The AMA and nearly 100 other groups are backing legislation that would force payers to comply with IDR payment determination rules as providers continue to report nonpayment.
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12 May 2026
Healthgrades: Communication key to top patient experience rating
As part of its 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards, Healthgrades laid out communication skills that can drive patient safety and a better patient experience.
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11 May 2026
UK government renews calls to sign Cyber Resilience Pledge
Westminster renews calls for business leaders to sign up to its yet-to-be-launched Cyber Resilience Pledge, and highlights growth, and challenges, for the UK’s cyber economy
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11 May 2026
A tale of two health systems: the threat of hospital consolidation
A new analysis points to increased consolidation as a driver of healthcare affordability challenges, which could get worse as hospitals that temper prices face devastating cuts.
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08 May 2026
Omada Health reports 42% revenue boost, GLP-1 partnership
Amid rising revenue and membership, the digital chronic care provider joined Eli Lilly's Employer Connect program, which offers employers direct GLP-1 access.
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08 May 2026
WEDI launches testing directory ahead of CMS interoperability rule deadline
WEDI unveiled a free interoperability testing directory to connect payers, providers and vendors that are ready to test CMS-0057-F APIs in advance of the January 2027 deadline.
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08 May 2026
Node4: AI and agentic the future, but culture the key to unlock it
UK mid-market supplier showcases the three stages of AI – assistance, co-work and orchestration – but faces a reality in which most users have yet to arrive at first base
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07 May 2026
Hims & Hers launches AI agent for lab results
The AI agent will assess patients' biomarkers from lab tests, identifying concerning patterns and providing insights into users' health.
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07 May 2026
CISA launches critical infrastructure cyber resilience initiative
CISA's new CI Fortify initiative emphasizes the importance of isolation and recovery to ensure critical infrastructure entities can continue key operations during a cyberattack.
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07 May 2026
Most patients find appointment scheduling, billing overly complex
Healthcare complexity is keeping many patients from accessing care, but technology has the potential to simplify price transparency.
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06 May 2026
AHA, Joint Commission launch cyber resilience program
The Cyber Resilience Readiness program aims to help health systems sustain clinical operations during cyberattacks.
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06 May 2026
California hospitals sue Elevance over out-of-network penalty
The lawsuit seeks to block Elevance's expansion of its policy in California, which would penalize facilities with a 10% fee if care is delivered by an out-of-network physician.
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06 May 2026
CMS Health Tech Ecosystem adds electronic prior auth pledge
A new Health Tech Ecosystem pledge aims to bring together various healthcare stakeholders to advance electronic prior authorizations and ease the burdens associated with the process.
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06 May 2026
Leapfrog: Hospitals improved in 17 patient safety measures
The Leapfrog Group reported patient safety improvements in healthcare-associated infections, medication errors and patient experience.
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06 May 2026
Cloud and data sovereignty caught in a paradox
We asked the hyperscalers how they would respond to US court-ordered eavesdropping on foreign citizen data – and got responses that highlight a paradoxical situation
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05 May 2026
United promises another 30% cut to prior auths in 2026
United will eliminate prior authorizations for more outpatient, chiropractic and diagnostic care this year as part of a pledge to streamline the process.
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05 May 2026
AI outperforms docs on clinical reasoning, but not ready for solo work
While an advanced LLM outperformed physicians and older models across clinical reasoning tasks, researchers warn that AI cannot yet replace clinicians and urge new testing approaches.
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05 May 2026
Deloitte warns of a "bubble effect" caused by the GLP-1 boom
GLP-1 therapies have helped boost Big Pharma's R&D returns for the third year in a row, but Deloitte warns that the industry's focus on these treatments is fueling a "bubble effect."
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05 May 2026
Google AI workers vote to unionise over IDF and US military tech
Unions send letter to management requesting recognition for Google DeepMind employees, in particular over the company’s involvement in hi-tech systems used in Gaza and Iran wars
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04 May 2026
DOJ forms West Coast Strike Force to stop healthcare fraud
In the administration's latest healthcare fraud crackdown, it created a West Coast Strike Force to root out fraud, waste and abuse in Arizona, Nevada and Northern California.
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04 May 2026
Most people benefit from the ACA's free preventive services
A new report shows that a majority of privately insured patients used at least one preventive service covered by the ACA, saving thousands on out-of-pocket costs.
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01 May 2026
AHA, West Health launch health tech adoption initiative
Under the initiative, hospitals and health systems will examine digital health tools, access implementation support and join in peer learning groups.
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01 May 2026
How are states preparing for Medicaid work requirements?
A recent KFF report outlined the variable strategies states have adopted to implement Medicaid work requirements, ranging from enforcement to IT adoption.
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01 May 2026
Medical device security improves, but cyberattacks remain pervasive
Healthcare organizations are increasingly integrating cybersecurity into medical device procurement and investment decisions, but risk exposure remains high, new research shows.
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01 May 2026
MHRA appoints CDTO
The regulator has hired Jason Bonander as its chief digital and technology officer (CDTO) to help deliver its five-year strategy
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30 Apr 2026
Skin substitute spending driven by patients, products, prices
A new analysis shows continued growth in Medicare's skin substitute spending, driven by higher prices, more patients and greater product use.
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30 Apr 2026
Clinical AI company Aidoc snags $150M in new funding
The company will use the new funds to scale its aiOS platform and CARE foundation model, which powers a CT-based triage solution that has received FDA clearance for 11 indications.
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30 Apr 2026
OIG: CMS paid millions in improper virtual care payments
A new audit reveals that CMS paid more than $2 million for virtual check-ins and e-visit services over a four-year period.
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30 Apr 2026
FDA moves toward real-time review of clinical trial data
Real-time clinical trials are a key step toward the FDA's "ultimate goal" of facilitating continuous trials, the federal agency says.
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30 Apr 2026
Almost half of UK businesses hit by cyber attacks
The government’s annual cyber security report reveals UK businesses are still struggling with the impact of attacks and breaches
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30 Apr 2026
FQHCs in low-income neighborhoods have lower cancer screening rates
FQHCs located in low-income neighborhoods have lower breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening rates than those in better-resourced areas.
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30 Apr 2026
Cloud revenues up 35% YoY in a hot market that’s accelerating
Synergy Research figures put Q1 cloud revenues at $129bn. Meanwhile, AWS, Microsoft and Google have 63% of the world market, which shows an acceleration delta of 13%
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30 Apr 2026
Umbrella companies not working for IT contractors, survey finds
IT skills market impacted as contractors forced to use umbrellas or opt out altogether, while tax compliance remains deeply uncertain, with late payments and payslip inaccuracy rife
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29 Apr 2026
Racial health disparities still impact U.S. as policy changes loom
Racial health disparities are still a problem in the U.S., as policy changes to Medicaid eligibility and insurance affordability threaten to carve deeper inequities.
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28 Apr 2026
Boehringer's dual agonist obesity drug spurs up to 16.6% weight loss
Boehringer Ingelheim's dual-acting obesity shot led to weight loss comparable to Wegovy but could potentially help patients preserve more muscle mass.
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28 Apr 2026
Legacy architecture, awareness gaps stifle microsegmentation adoption in healthcare
System complexity, legacy architecture and awareness gaps hinder healthcare's adoption of modern microsegmentation, new research shows.
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28 Apr 2026
AMA alerts officials of health plans' No Surprises Act abuse
More than 100 provider groups call for greater enforcement of the No Surprises Act after accusing health plans of circumventing its intent and raising patient costs.
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28 Apr 2026
Vect ransomware actually destructive wiper malware
Analysis of a form of ransomware called Vect has uncovered a serious flaw that breaks its core functionality and turns it from a locker to a wiper
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28 Apr 2026
AHA calls for TEFCA individual access SOP delay, citing patient privacy concerns
The AHA asserted that the proposed individual access SOP, with new patient-matching and consent rules, may risk patient privacy through data misattribution or unauthorized access.
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27 Apr 2026
Payers promise standardized electronic prior auths
After announcing an 11% reduction in prior authorizations, major payers are now focusing on standardizing an electronic request process.
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26 Apr 2026
UKtech50 2026 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK technology is on – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year's list
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24 Apr 2026
Comfort, affordability top drivers of digital mental health tool use
Americans are increasingly turning to apps and chatbots, noting that they are comfortable and affordable options for mental healthcare.
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24 Apr 2026
London Marathon runners get AI to go the extra mile
TCS has launched an artificial intelligence-powered digital mapping tool to help runners and spectators lessen the stress and find the fun during the 2026 London Marathon
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24 Apr 2026
Science, Innovation and Technology committee chair questions UK’s tech sovereignty approach
House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee chair Chi Onwurah questions the UK’s approach to tech sovereignty
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24 Apr 2026
CMS accelerates Medicare coverage for breakthrough medical devices
The agency and FDA announced a new Medicare coverage pathway for certain breakthrough medical devices that cuts the reimbursement timeline from 1+ years to months.
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23 Apr 2026
Merck inks $1 billion AI drug development deal with Google Cloud
The multiyear pact aims to speed up drug development and boost productivity across the pharma giant's global operations.
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23 Apr 2026
OCR settles four HIPAA investigations, prioritizes risk analysis
OCR settled four investigations into healthcare ransomware attacks, collecting a total of $1.17 million from affected entities and securing commitments to corrective action plans.
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23 Apr 2026
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Clinicians
ChatGPT for Clinicians, designed to assist with clinical workflows and support research, is free for any U.S.-based physician, pharmacist, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
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23 Apr 2026
90% of patients re-check AI chatbot health info with other sources
Patients using AI chatbots for health verify information with their healthcare providers, online resources and reputable academic research and databases.