Amazon launches Amazon Connect Health
Naomi Diaz / beckershospitalreview - Amazon Web Services has launched Amazon Connect Health, an artificial intelligence tool designed to automate administrative tasks for health systems and improve patient access to care. Here are six things to know about Amazon Connect Health: Amazon Connec…
AI Summary: Amazon Web Services rolled out a suite of agentic AI tools under the Amazon Connect Health name to take on the administrative drudgery of healthcare — scheduling, ambient note‑taking, coding and patient engagement. The platform promises to automate front‑office tasks, generate clinical summaries, and integrate with provider workflows, aiming to free clinicians from endless paperwork.
Health Gorilla Calls Epic Lawsuit ‘Attack on Interoperability’ in Motion to Dismiss
Katie Adams / medcitynews - Health data company Health Gorilla filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Epic and several healthcare providers alleging inappropriate access to nearly 300,000 patient records. The case highlights ongoing questions about governance and standards for nat…
AI Summary: Health Gorilla has asked a court to toss Epic’s lawsuit accusing the health‑data firm of improper access to electronic health records, calling the suit an “attack on interoperability.” The motion argues Epic and providers are using contract technicalities to stifle data exchange, while courts will decide whether access practices cross legal lines.
After 4-Week Strike, Kaiser Permanente Workers Score Tentative Win on Staffing & Pay
Katie Adams / medcitynews - About 31,000 Kaiser Permanente workers ended a four-week strike after reaching a tentative agreement that includes measures to address chronic understaffing and wage increases. The full contract has not yet been ratified.The post After 4-Week Strike, Kais…
AI Summary: After a four‑week strike, roughly 31,000 Kaiser Permanente workers reached a tentative agreement that includes commitments on staffing levels and compensation. The deal ends a major labor standoff that had disrupted services and put pressure on management to address long‑standing workforce concerns.
UHS posts 11.5% operating margin in 2025 as net income jumps 30%
Andrew Cass / beckershospitalreview - King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services recorded a net income of $1.5 billion in 2025, up from $1.1 billion in 2024, according to its Feb. 25 financial report. Eight things to know: 1. The for-profit system reported an operating income of $2 …
AI Summary: Universal Health Services reported robust 2025 financial results and outlined an optimistic 2026 outlook, driven by acute and behavioral health operations. Leadership flagged growth targets for admissions and behavioral services even as staffing and regulatory pressures persist — the usual blend of confidence and contingency planning.