Judy Faulkner, founder and CEO of Epic, has been named 54th on Forbes' "2024 Power Women" list at age 81. Under her leadership, Epic has grown from a small operation in a basement to the largest electronic health record vendor in the U.S., serving over half of the nation's hospital beds. Faulkner's innovative approach has significantly influenced the healthcare technology landscape and contributed to her estimated wealth of $7.7 billion. Her recognition on the list, which highlights the impact of women in leadership, comes alongside notable figures like Ursula von der Leyen and Mary Barra, emphasizing women's growing presence in technology and healthcare.

Judy Faulkner Ranks 54th on Forbes' 2024 Power Women List Becker's Hospital Review

Enterprises are increasingly aware of the value of data and analytics, yet many struggle with data integration, as indicated by a Salesforce study revealing that 62% of large organizations face this issue. Chief information officers are particularly challenged by the lack of a unified data source, impacting operational efficiency and decision-making. To overcome these obstacles, businesses are turning to enterprise data platforms (EDPs), which serve as modern data distilleries that refine raw data and improve insights. The insurance sector demonstrates the effectiveness of these tools, addressing data fragmentation that can lead to inaccuracies in claims management. By utilizing data distilleries, insurers can enhance evaluation accuracy, streamline claims processing, and boost operational performance, all while tapping into advanced technologies like generative AI.

Enterprises Embrace Data Distilleries to Overcome Integration Challenges CIO

A recent survey by Axios/Ipsos indicates that while a majority of U.S. citizens trust health institutions such as the CDC, NIH, and FDA, there are notable political divides in trust levels. The survey, conducted with 1,002 adults, reveals that personal physicians are the most trusted, with 90% of respondents expressing confidence in them, whereas trust in the CDC varies significantly between parties—66% overall but only 41% among Republicans. Additionally, trust in health figures is polarized, with Dr. Anthony Fauci viewed favorably by 75% of Democrats, compared to just 18% of Republicans, while two-thirds of Republicans trust Donald Trump for health information, a view shared by only 7% of Democrats. The survey also highlighted obesity as the leading public health concern, identified by 20% of respondents.

Americans Trust Health Agencies, Seek Strengthening Amid Political Divides Health Populi

Mount Nittany Health is proposed to pay a $1.8 million settlement to resolve allegations of improperly sharing patient data with technology companies for marketing purposes. The lawsuit, filed by two anonymous residents, claims the health system disclosed sensitive treatment details to firms like Google and Facebook. If approved, the settlement would benefit over 70,000 patients who accessed Mount Nittany’s online services since 2007. This incident reflects a growing trend of healthcare providers facing scrutiny over their use of tracking technologies, as similar lawsuits have led to large settlements for other institutions. While some in the healthcare sector defend these tools for improving website functionality, critics are increasingly concerned about transparency and the unauthorized sharing of patient information with third parties.

Mount Nittany Health Faces $1.8 Million Settlement Over Patient Data Misuse Healthcare Dive