UPMC is launching the "UPMC Bridges Project" to consolidate its 40 hospitals and over 800 locations under a unified Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. This initiative aims to enhance patient care and operational efficiency by integrating various systems into one platform, focusing on teamwork and communication throughout the organization. The project will automate manual processes, enabling a shift in IT resources toward innovative applications, such as generative AI, which Carmody believes will improve healthcare delivery. As UPMC plans to initially implement the new EHR across 20 hospitals, it recognizes the importance of effectively managing the transition from legacy systems to keep all stakeholders, including patients, informed.

UPMC Launches Ambitious Project to Unify 40 Hospitals with Epic EHR System Becker's Hospital Review

The recent identification of the leader of the Conti and TrickBot cybercrime gangs represents a significant advancement in addressing organized cybercrime. This individual has been linked to multiple high-profile ransomware attacks and various cybercriminal activities, affecting sectors such as business, healthcare, and government. The unmasking is expected to facilitate law enforcement efforts to dismantle these networks and hold perpetrators accountable. This development also emphasizes the need for international collaboration to enhance cybersecurity strategies and protect critical infrastructure from future threats.

Cybercrime Crackdown: Conti and TrickBot Leader Unmasked by Authorities SecurityWeek

The Pearl, a new healthcare district in Charlotte, North Carolina, has officially opened as a collaborative hub for medical training and health technology, spearheaded by Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology. Featuring the city's first four-year medical school and the North American headquarters of IRCAD, the initiative is expected to create 5,500 jobs on-site and over 11,500 in the region within the next 15 years. This development aims to drive economic growth and foster innovations in clinical breakthroughs through partnerships among medical professionals, technology companies, and academic institutions.

The Pearl Opens in Charlotte: A New Era for Healthcare Innovation Atrium Health

The 2024 Physician Practice Benchmark Survey from the American Medical Association highlights a notable decline in private practice among U.S. doctors, dropping from 60% in 2012 to under 40% today. Hospital and health system ownership has increased to 34.5%, while private equity-owned practices now represent 6.5% of the market. Key reasons for physicians selling their practices include the need for better payer negotiations, access to costly infrastructure, and the desire to reduce administrative burdens. Although the trend indicates a move toward larger health systems for economic reasons, nearly half of private practice physicians still operate in small groups of five or fewer, suggesting that many independent practices persist. This shift indicates a need for technology solutions that cater to evolving healthcare delivery models.

Survey Reveals Shift from Private Practices to Hospital Ownership Among Physicians LinkedIn

UPMC is launching the "UPMC Bridges Project" to consolidate its 40 hospitals and over 800 locations under a unified Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. This initiative aims to enhance patient care and operational efficiency by integrating various systems into one platform, focusing on teamwork and communication throughout the organization. The project will automate manual processes, enabling a shift in IT resources toward innovative applications, such as generative AI, which Carmody believes will improve healthcare delivery. As UPMC plans to initially implement the new EHR across 20 hospitals, it recognizes the importance of effectively managing the transition from legacy systems to keep all stakeholders, including patients, informed.

UPMC Launches Ambitious Project to Unify 40 Hospitals with Epic EHR System Becker's Hospital Review

The recent identification of the leader of the Conti and TrickBot cybercrime gangs represents a significant advancement in addressing organized cybercrime. This individual has been linked to multiple high-profile ransomware attacks and various cybercriminal activities, affecting sectors such as business, healthcare, and government. The unmasking is expected to facilitate law enforcement efforts to dismantle these networks and hold perpetrators accountable. This development also emphasizes the need for international collaboration to enhance cybersecurity strategies and protect critical infrastructure from future threats.

Cybercrime Crackdown: Conti and TrickBot Leader Unmasked by Authorities SecurityWeek

The Pearl, a new healthcare district in Charlotte, North Carolina, has officially opened as a collaborative hub for medical training and health technology, spearheaded by Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology. Featuring the city's first four-year medical school and the North American headquarters of IRCAD, the initiative is expected to create 5,500 jobs on-site and over 11,500 in the region within the next 15 years. This development aims to drive economic growth and foster innovations in clinical breakthroughs through partnerships among medical professionals, technology companies, and academic institutions.

The Pearl Opens in Charlotte: A New Era for Healthcare Innovation Atrium Health

The 2024 Physician Practice Benchmark Survey from the American Medical Association highlights a notable decline in private practice among U.S. doctors, dropping from 60% in 2012 to under 40% today. Hospital and health system ownership has increased to 34.5%, while private equity-owned practices now represent 6.5% of the market. Key reasons for physicians selling their practices include the need for better payer negotiations, access to costly infrastructure, and the desire to reduce administrative burdens. Although the trend indicates a move toward larger health systems for economic reasons, nearly half of private practice physicians still operate in small groups of five or fewer, suggesting that many independent practices persist. This shift indicates a need for technology solutions that cater to evolving healthcare delivery models.

Survey Reveals Shift from Private Practices to Hospital Ownership Among Physicians LinkedIn