Just over a year ago, Change Healthcare was the target of the largest medical data breach in U.S. history. The cyberattack impacted over 190 million people in the U.S. and halted the healthcare technology company’s systems, causing months of outages.
Change Healthcare provides solutions and services to hundreds of thousands of healthcare providers nationwide and processes billions of transactions each year. This attack had a massive ripple effect, preventing transactions, payments, and
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Hidden Challenges of AI in Healthtech: Why It’s More Complex Than It Seems
Artificial intelligence is transforming numerous industries, and healthcare is no exception. Automated diagnostic systems, personalized treatment plans, and advanced medical image analysis—all made possible by AI—are already reshaping the sector. It may seem like the future of healthcare has arrived, especially considering that approximately 94% of healthcare companies report using AI or machine learning in some capacity.
In the European Union, 42% of healthcare organizations leverage AI for
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MacroHealth Acquires Foundational Pharmacy Strategies to Tackle Rising Pharmacy Costs
What You Should Know:
- MacroHealth, a healthcare technology company known for its intelligent healthcare marketplace connecting health payers and vendor partners, today announced its acquisition of Foundational Pharmacy Strategies (FPS). Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- FPS is an organization dedicated to managing pharmacy drug spend and developing cost-effective pharmacy solutions for benefit advisors and employer groups. This strategic move
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Healthcare Cybersecurity a Low Priority Despite Growing Threats Impacting Patient Safety, Omega Systems Finds
What You Should Know:
- Despite the escalating frequency and severity of healthcare cyberattacks, cybersecurity remains a surprisingly low priority for many industry leaders, potentially jeopardizing patient care and safety.
- This is a key finding from the "2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report" released today by Omega Systems, a provider of managed IT and security services. The report, based on an April 2025 survey of 250 U.S. healthcare business leaders, reveals a critical
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How Agentic AI Simplifies Healthcare Workflows and Reduces Administrative Overhead
The U.S. healthcare system is drowning in paperwork. McKinsey estimates spending on healthcare administration to be over $950 billion annually. More importantly, the time required for administration takes away from patient care, as the average physician spends 15.5 hours per week on administrative tasks. The complexity of healthcare administration is estimated to cost $68,000 per physician per year. While the United States continues to lead in medical advancements and leading-edge treatments,
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Quantum Health to Acquire Embold Health, Strengthening AI-Powered Healthcare Navigation
What You Should Know:
- Quantum Health (“Quantum”), the creator of healthcare navigation, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Embold Health (“Embold”), a leading physician-led healthcare technology company.
- The strategic acquisition aims to deepen Quantum’s investment in AI-powered personalization, significantly enhancing its Real-Time Intercept® (RTI) and provider engagement capabilities.
- The combination aims to guide members to
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Homeward and Meijer to Enhance Healthcare Access for Rural Michigan Seniors
What You Should Know:
- Homeward®, a technology-enabled rural health platform dedicated to expanding access to quality healthcare, and Meijer, a privately owned, family-operated Midwest retailer, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving healthcare access and care coordination for Medicare-eligible residents across Michigan.
- The strategic collaboration will leverage Meijer's extensive pharmacy network and Homeward's innovative health management platform to
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Net Health Acquires Limber Health to Expand “Hospital to Home” Care Solutions
What You Should Know:
- Net Health, a trusted source for specialized software solutions that empower restorative care providers announced its acquisition of Limber Health, a digital health company focused on hybrid musculoskeletal (MSK) solutions.
- The strategic acquisition leverages the complementary strengths of both companies to support clinicians and patients from “hospital to home,” aiming to create more effective hybrid care models and advance value-based
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Johns Hopkins Launches First Psilocybin Trial for Stroke Recovery
What You Should Know:
- Johns Hopkins University has signed an agreement with Rose Hill Life Sciences, a global leader in the research and intellectual property of premium psilocybin products to exclusively license intellectual property related to improving motor functions in patients with neurological injuries through the use of psychedelic therapy.
- The collaboration aims to explore the potential of psilocybin to enhance recovery from conditions such as
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H1 Acquires Veda to Solve Healthcare’s Provider Data Challenge and Power Better Care
What You Should Know:
- H1, on a mission to connect the world with the right doctors, today announced that it has acquired Veda Data Solutions, Inc. (Veda). Backed by notable investors like Oak HC/FT and HealthX, Veda provides accurate provider data and automation solutions to health insurance plans.
- This acquisition tackles one of healthcare's most fundamental challenges: ensuring accurate information about doctors is available so patients can find the right care.
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