The 2025 National ORBIE Awards have unveiled their finalists, honoring technology executives for their contributions to leadership and business value through innovation. With a history spanning over 25 years, the awards recognize CIOs and CISOs from diverse sectors, selected from more than 40 chapters across North America. Finalists in the healthcare category include Shakeeb Akhter (Chief Digital & Information Officer, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia), Myra Davis (Chief Information & innovation Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital), Darin McDonald (CIO, UCare), Aaron Miri (Chief Digital & Information Officer, Baptist Health System) and Ellen Wiegand (CIO, VCU Health).  The independent, peer-reviewed selection process emphasizes criteria like leadership effectiveness and community engagement, ensuring finalists exemplify excellence in technology leadership. Winners will be announced live on August 14, 2025, in New York.

National ORBIE Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Tech Leadership GlobeNewswire

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by a narrow 52-48 vote, raising concerns among experts about his controversial views on healthcare cybersecurity and HIPAA regulations. His reputation as a vaccine skeptic has led to skepticism regarding his regulatory approach, particularly in light of the Biden administration’s proposed HIPAA updates aimed at enhancing data protection. Experts worry that Kennedy may adopt an anti-regulation stance, complicating compliance for healthcare organizations. Additionally, he will face challenges related to reproductive health privacy regulations that have recently faced legal scrutiny, further complicating his agenda.

Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary Amid Controversy BankInfoSecurity

Anthropic, an AI startup, projects that its revenue could reach $34.5 billion by 2027, driven by its efforts to compete with Microsoft-backed OpenAI. In a conservative estimate, the company anticipates revenue of $12 billion, up from a projected $2.2 billion in 2025. To achieve financial sustainability, Anthropic plans to cut its cash burn from $5.6 billion to $3 billion this year and aims for profitability by 2027. The company generates income by selling access to its AI models directly and via third-party services like Amazon Web Services. The competitive environment for AI startups has intensified following OpenAI's ChatGPT launch in late 2022, leading to a significant influx of venture capital in the sector.

Anthropic Eyes $34.5 Billion Revenue Surge Amid AI Competition Yahoo Finance

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is advancing, with AI agents enhancing clinical and administrative processes. These agents support decision-making, personalize patient care, and automate repetitive tasks, significantly transforming healthcare practices. Biju Samkutty from Mayo Clinic notes that AI can analyze large volumes of patient data, delivering real-time insights for quicker and more accurate diagnoses. By embedding AI in electronic health records (EHRs), health systems can facilitate early disease detection and improve treatment recommendations. Additionally, these AI technologies enable a shift from reactive to proactive care, allowing healthcare providers to concentrate more on patient care by automating processes that have traditionally burdened clinicians.

AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: Enhancing Care and Streamlining Operations Becker's Hospital Review

The 2025 National ORBIE Awards have unveiled their finalists, honoring technology executives for their contributions to leadership and business value through innovation. With a history spanning over 25 years, the awards recognize CIOs and CISOs from diverse sectors, selected from more than 40 chapters across North America. Finalists in the healthcare category include Shakeeb Akhter (Chief Digital & Information Officer, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia), Myra Davis (Chief Information & innovation Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital), Darin McDonald (CIO, UCare), Aaron Miri (Chief Digital & Information Officer, Baptist Health System) and Ellen Wiegand (CIO, VCU Health).  The independent, peer-reviewed selection process emphasizes criteria like leadership effectiveness and community engagement, ensuring finalists exemplify excellence in technology leadership. Winners will be announced live on August 14, 2025, in New York.

National ORBIE Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Tech Leadership GlobeNewswire

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by a narrow 52-48 vote, raising concerns among experts about his controversial views on healthcare cybersecurity and HIPAA regulations. His reputation as a vaccine skeptic has led to skepticism regarding his regulatory approach, particularly in light of the Biden administration’s proposed HIPAA updates aimed at enhancing data protection. Experts worry that Kennedy may adopt an anti-regulation stance, complicating compliance for healthcare organizations. Additionally, he will face challenges related to reproductive health privacy regulations that have recently faced legal scrutiny, further complicating his agenda.

Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary Amid Controversy BankInfoSecurity

Anthropic, an AI startup, projects that its revenue could reach $34.5 billion by 2027, driven by its efforts to compete with Microsoft-backed OpenAI. In a conservative estimate, the company anticipates revenue of $12 billion, up from a projected $2.2 billion in 2025. To achieve financial sustainability, Anthropic plans to cut its cash burn from $5.6 billion to $3 billion this year and aims for profitability by 2027. The company generates income by selling access to its AI models directly and via third-party services like Amazon Web Services. The competitive environment for AI startups has intensified following OpenAI's ChatGPT launch in late 2022, leading to a significant influx of venture capital in the sector.

Anthropic Eyes $34.5 Billion Revenue Surge Amid AI Competition Yahoo Finance

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is advancing, with AI agents enhancing clinical and administrative processes. These agents support decision-making, personalize patient care, and automate repetitive tasks, significantly transforming healthcare practices. Biju Samkutty from Mayo Clinic notes that AI can analyze large volumes of patient data, delivering real-time insights for quicker and more accurate diagnoses. By embedding AI in electronic health records (EHRs), health systems can facilitate early disease detection and improve treatment recommendations. Additionally, these AI technologies enable a shift from reactive to proactive care, allowing healthcare providers to concentrate more on patient care by automating processes that have traditionally burdened clinicians.

AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: Enhancing Care and Streamlining Operations Becker's Hospital Review