Lee Health has appointed Chris Akeroyd as its new Chief Information Officer, with the goal of enhancing the health system's IT and operational management. Akeroyd, who previously served as executive vice president and CIO at Children’s Health in Dallas, will oversee the planning and management of Lee Health's information systems to align with organizational goals and improve operational efficiency. The article also notes other leadership changes in the healthcare sector, including the upcoming retirement of CommonSpirit's CFO, and highlights the rising representation of women in executive roles within the industry.

Lee Health Appoints Chris Akeroyd as New CIO to Boost IT Strategy Becker's Hospital Review

CVS Health is allocating $20 billion over the next ten years to improve consumer experiences amid rising competition from Amazon in healthcare. Despite over $370 billion in revenue, CVS faces challenges, including a stagnant market cap and declining retail presence, alongside criticism for its transparency in pharmacy benefit management practices. The investment focuses on enhancing interoperability, communication, and pricing transparency, utilizing AI for customer service without replacing human interaction. However, skepticism persists regarding CVS's genuine commitment to improving consumer experience, especially given its historical performance in the pharmacy benefit manager sector, while Amazon continues to prioritize consumer interests in its healthcare expansion.

CVS Invests $20 Billion to Transform Consumer Healthcare Experience Amid Amazon Competition Hospitalogy

UPMC Ireland has announced the implementation of the MEDITECH Expanse electronic patient record (EPR) system to improve healthcare delivery across its facilities. The 10-year contract, finalized in April 2025, includes the deployment of the system at four hospitals, two cancer centers, and six sports medicine clinics, with implementation starting in the summer of 2025 and a planned go-live by the end of 2026. The unified platform aims to enhance patient care by streamlining processes and providing clinicians with necessary tools, while also improving patient engagement through a dedicated portal for accessing health information and managing appointments.

UPMC Ireland Unveils MEDITECH Expanse to Revolutionize Patient Care Digital Health

Covenant Health is facing a class-action lawsuit after a cyberattack disrupted its operations in Maine. Filed by Michael McClain, the lawsuit claims that the organization failed to adequately protect patient data following the detection of unusual network activity on May 25, prompting Covenant Health to take its hospital data systems offline. The complaint accuses Covenant of using ineffective security measures, raising concerns about healthcare cybersecurity practices. Although the company has not confirmed if any patient data was compromised and has refrained from commenting on the lawsuit, the breach coincides with a similar cyber incident at Central Maine Healthcare. In response, MaineHealth has cut digital ties with both organizations.

Covenant Health Faces Class-Action Lawsuit After Major Cyberattack News Center Maine