Bonus Features – June 8, 2025 – Only 18% of orgs have governance in place for using generative AI, 46% of orgs report significantly higher volume of cyberattacks, plus 17 other stories

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

Studies

• Fewer than 20% of healthcare organizations have governance policies in place for using generative AI, according to a recent Wolters Kluwer Health survey. In addition, the company announced announced UpToDate Enterprise Edition will be available in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa this fall.
• The latest report from Incredible Health found 85% of nurses want more training on how to use AI. They’re most optimistic about AI’s potential to save time on administrative tasks and increase process efficiency.
• Only 29% of organizations are prepared for AI-powered cybersecurity threats, according to a LevelBlue survey of healthcare executives. More broadly, 46% of orgs are experiencing a significantly higher volume of attacks.
• Meanwhile, cyberattacks have disrupted patient care for 19% of organizations, according to an Omega Systems survey. Not coincidentally, a similar percentage say they lack a current or effective incident response plan.
• A Wondr Health survey found employees say paid time off is the best way to manage stress and anxiety – but 62% of workers don’t use all their allotted PTO.

Partnerships

• Virtual maternity care program BabyScripts collaborated with March of Dimes and the Mom and Baby Action Network to publish the Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Toolkit.
• Data modeling vendor SandboxAQ is collaborating with Stand Up To Cancer on research.
• Healthcare operations software from TeleTracking Technologies is now integrated with Palantir Technologies‘ AI and analytics tools.
• Verato launched Trusted Identity Intelligence as a Snowflake Native App, with Privia Health as an early adopter.

Products

• Amazon Pharmacy announced two enhancements: Medication management features for caregivers as well as PillPack access for Medicare beneficiaries.
• Amperos Health launched Amanda, an AI-driven RCM tool for healthcare providers.
• Artera updated its ArteraAI Prostate Test to better meet the needs of high-risk patients.
• Berry Fertility updated its patient fertility management platform with features for medication management, treatment guides, symptom management, and more.

Sales

• Concierge telemedicine practice Horizon Rx selected AdvancedMD to support practice management workflows and telemedicine capabilities.
• The Medical University of South Carolina chose Ovatient to provide virtual care services throughout the state.
• Sentara Health Plans chose WellTheory to deliver virtual autoimmune care to its members.

People

• Cardiac remote monitoring company PaceMate appointed J.R. Finkelmeier as CEO.
• Population health analytics vendor Arcadia appointed Lee Mooney as Chief Financial Officer.
• Consumer data insights company Integral announced Timothy Nobles as Chief Product Officer.

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