HIMSS and the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) have formed a partnership aimed at enhancing support for clinical executives and facilitating digital health transformation. This collaboration will strengthen educational programs, public policy initiatives, and networking opportunities for Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIOs) and healthcare professionals. Key initiatives include developing executive training resources and maintaining the HIMSS-AMDIS Physician Executive Award. Initially targeting North America, the partnership will create a lasting connection between the organizations' global networks to better serve the evolving needs of clinical leaders.

HIMSS and AMDIS Unite to Elevate Clinical Leadership in Digital Health PR Newswire

Amazon's One Medical is expanding into New York's Westchester County through a partnership with Montefiore Health System, aiming to establish clinics and virtual care services set to launch in 2026. This collaboration will enhance patient access to primary care by providing same and next-day appointments, onsite lab services, and virtual care support. The partnership leverages Montefiore's extensive healthcare network, aligning with One Medical's strategy of collaborating with established providers to foster integrated care. As part of its broader growth plan, Amazon One Medical aims to expand further into new regions, including New Jersey and Northeast Ohio, while focusing on delivering high-quality, coordinated healthcare.

Amazon One Medical Partners with Montefiore to Enhance Healthcare Access in New York Forbes

Joe Diver, senior vice president and CIO of Signature Healthcare, is spearheading initiatives to improve healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes through health information technology. Since his arrival in March 2024, he has tackled key challenges for senior IT leaders, such as budget constraints and staff retention, while focusing on alleviating physicians' administrative burdens. Diver has introduced a physician scorecard to monitor after-hours documentation and is shifting towards ambient listening technology to cut costs and increase efficiency. He also addresses physician burnout by exploring AI tools to streamline patient communication and enhance message management, with an overarching goal of optimizing current technologies.

Signature Healthcare's CIO Drives Tech Innovations to Combat Physician Burnout HC Innovation Group

Community Health Center (CHC) has informed over one million patients of a data breach that compromised sensitive personal information, marking the third significant healthcare data breach in a week. Discovered on January 2, the breach involved a skilled hacker who accessed various datasets, including names, birth dates, and Social Security numbers. CHC responded by enhancing its security protocols and stated that no data was deleted or operational disruptions occurred. Despite containing the breach quickly, the incident illustrates the ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector.

Community Health Center Notifies Over One Million Patients of Data Breach Dark Reading

HIMSS and the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) have formed a partnership aimed at enhancing support for clinical executives and facilitating digital health transformation. This collaboration will strengthen educational programs, public policy initiatives, and networking opportunities for Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIOs) and healthcare professionals. Key initiatives include developing executive training resources and maintaining the HIMSS-AMDIS Physician Executive Award. Initially targeting North America, the partnership will create a lasting connection between the organizations' global networks to better serve the evolving needs of clinical leaders.

HIMSS and AMDIS Unite to Elevate Clinical Leadership in Digital Health PR Newswire

Amazon's One Medical is expanding into New York's Westchester County through a partnership with Montefiore Health System, aiming to establish clinics and virtual care services set to launch in 2026. This collaboration will enhance patient access to primary care by providing same and next-day appointments, onsite lab services, and virtual care support. The partnership leverages Montefiore's extensive healthcare network, aligning with One Medical's strategy of collaborating with established providers to foster integrated care. As part of its broader growth plan, Amazon One Medical aims to expand further into new regions, including New Jersey and Northeast Ohio, while focusing on delivering high-quality, coordinated healthcare.

Amazon One Medical Partners with Montefiore to Enhance Healthcare Access in New York Forbes

Joe Diver, senior vice president and CIO of Signature Healthcare, is spearheading initiatives to improve healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes through health information technology. Since his arrival in March 2024, he has tackled key challenges for senior IT leaders, such as budget constraints and staff retention, while focusing on alleviating physicians' administrative burdens. Diver has introduced a physician scorecard to monitor after-hours documentation and is shifting towards ambient listening technology to cut costs and increase efficiency. He also addresses physician burnout by exploring AI tools to streamline patient communication and enhance message management, with an overarching goal of optimizing current technologies.

Signature Healthcare's CIO Drives Tech Innovations to Combat Physician Burnout HC Innovation Group

Community Health Center (CHC) has informed over one million patients of a data breach that compromised sensitive personal information, marking the third significant healthcare data breach in a week. Discovered on January 2, the breach involved a skilled hacker who accessed various datasets, including names, birth dates, and Social Security numbers. CHC responded by enhancing its security protocols and stated that no data was deleted or operational disruptions occurred. Despite containing the breach quickly, the incident illustrates the ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector.

Community Health Center Notifies Over One Million Patients of Data Breach Dark Reading