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The Launch: HHS Secretary Kennedy has announced nine nationwide pilot programs across 9 states to test new data standards that bridge the gap between physical and behavioral healthcare.The Tech: The pilots will test the USCDI+ Behavioral Health dataset and FHIR® implementation guides in real-world settings, specifically addressing complex privacy rules like 42 C.F.R. Part 2.The Timeline: Funded by a $20M+ SAMHSA investment, these pilots will run through the end of 2026.
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Contract Alert: ICE Allocates $100M for New Detention Healthcare EHR
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The Opportunity: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a new requirement to procure a comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for its Immigration Health Service Corps (IHSC).The Scope: The contract, estimated between $50M and $100M, calls for an "integrated, multi-module correctional EHR" that covers everything from dental care to claims management.The Timeline: Vendors should prepare quickly; the solicitation is expected to drop by April
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Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent Adds Automated Order Creation Features
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The Upgrade: The Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent has expanded beyond simple note-taking. It now uses ambient listening to automatically draft clinical orders—including prescriptions, labs, imaging, and follow-ups—during the patient appointment.The Intelligence: Unlike basic speech-to-text, the system uses "advanced reasoning" and semantic understanding. It analyzes patient history, physician "favorites," and organizational preferences to propose the correct dosage or test
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VA Allocates $1B for EHR Modernization as Part of Record FY26 NRM Spend
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The Record: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a $4.8B investment for FY 2026—the largest single-year commitment to Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) in the agency's history.The Tech Angle: While much of the funding goes to physical repairs, a massive $1B is specifically earmarked for the maintenance and modernization of electronic health record (EHR) systems and facility preparation for future updates.The Breakdown: The spending includes $2.8 billion for
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Oracle May Cut 30k Jobs and Sell Cerner to Fund $156B OpenAI Deal
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The Report: Investment bank TD Cowen claims Oracle is evaluating "multiple paths" to finance its massive AI datacenter build-out, including cutting 20,000 to 30,000 jobs and potentially selling its health tech unit, Cerner, the Register reports.The Cause: The financial pressure stems from Oracle’s $300B contract with OpenAI, which requires an estimated $156B in capital spending for GPUs and infrastructure—a burden that has spooked U.S. debt investors.The Indicators: Risk
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Infinite Computer Solutions Launches New Epic EHR Center of Excellence in Dubai
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- Infinite Computer Solutions, a global technology solutions provider, is announcing the launch of its Center of Excellence (COE) office in Dubai to meet the demand of healthcare systems that are utilizing Epic Systems’ electronic health record (EHR) software platform.
- Infinite is one of only a handful of solution providers in the world to offer a COE
Infinite Launches Epic Center of Excellence to Streamline EHR Delivery and Reduce Operational Risk
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Aultman Health System Deploys Nabla’s Ambient AI within Oracle Cerner EHR
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- Aultman Health System, a nonprofit integrated network in Northeast Ohio, has officially deployed Nabla’s ambient AI assistant natively within its Oracle Cerner EHR.
- Deploying the technology to hundreds of clinicians across inpatient and outpatient settings in less than 60 days, Aultman has already reported significant efficiency gains: clinicians are saving between 30 and 60 minutes a day on documentation, with some reporting the capacity to see three to five
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The Future of the Hospital Room: Nesa Joins Epic Toolbox for Inpatient Virtual Care
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- Nesa has been officially listed in the Epic Toolbox for Inpatient Virtual Care for 2026, confirming its deep, native integration with the Epic EHR. Utilizing edge-based AI, Nesa automates over 80 clinical workflows, including virtual nursing, fall detection, and ambient documentation.
- Proven outcomes include a 37.5% reduction in falls, an 80% reduction in pressure injuries, and a shift in average discharge times from 3:30 PM to 11:00 AM. The platform
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HCA Healthcare Goes Live with MEDITECH Expanse Across 43 Hospitals
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- MEDITECH and HCA Healthcare have reached a major milestone in their 30-year partnership with the go-live of the MEDITECH Expanse EHR at 43 hospitals.
- The deployment represents the first large-scale wave of an enterprise-wide rollout for HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest providers, aimed at integrating data more seamlessly and accelerating the adoption of AI and digital innovations.
The Expanse Advantage: Intuitive, Mobile, and AI-Infused
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Epic and Health Systems Sue Health Gorilla Over Alleged Medical Record ‘Syndicate’ and Data Monetization
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- Epic Systems—alongside OCHIN, Reid Health, Trinity Health, and UMass Memorial Health—has filed a major lawsuit against the health information network Health Gorilla and companies including Mammoth and RavillaMed.
- The lawsuit alleges the defendants operated an "organized syndicate" to improperly access and monetize nearly 300,000 patient records from the Epic community, alongside an unknown number of records from the VA and other EHR providers, for purposes
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