Teladoc acquires UpLift for $30 million

By adding to its suite of digital tools, coaching, therapy and psychiatry services for employers and health plans, Teladoc said it seeks to reinforce its virtual mental health leadership.
Implementing this privileged access model is challenging, but worth the effort

Healthcare organizations can stave off ransomware attacks with highly gated permissions that lock out common intrusions, say Intermountain cybersecurity leaders, who have found success with the approach.
Artificial neural networks date back to the 1950s – now they are ready to transform healthcare

These networks started impacting healthcare in the last 20 years, but it’s only today that reliable prospective studies are convincing clinicians to use these artificial intelligence tools in their daily work. A Mayo Clinic researcher offers some insights into their applications and use.
Epic keeps expanding its acute care EHR market share in U.S.

While “purchase energy slightly cooled” this past year, hundreds of hospitals are still searching for new electronic health records, a new KLAS report shows, and vendors that prioritize partnership and customer satisfaction are finding favor.
Can smarter procurement drive innovation in smaller countries?

Smaller countries face unique challenges in innovation procurement. Recent European initiatives and programmes look to improve access to procurement tools and foster knowledge sharing across borders.