Stay up to date on the latest in health tech, digital health and health AI news with this weekly brief. Read below for news from the week of Aug. 24 to 28.
Datavant launches digital-first retrieval platform
Data collaboration platform Datavant announced Thursday the launch of a digital-first retrieval platform aimed at helping healthcare organizations manage medical records.
The platform—dubbed Provider Exchange—is built on the company’s network of more than 80,000 provider sites and allows organizations to securely request, track and receive medical records.
Moreover, the platform provides real-time visibility into retrieval workflows, digital delivery of fulfilled records, scalable workflows and more.
“For years, Datavant has helped organizations securely fulfill medical record requests across the healthcare ecosystem,” said Andrea Kowalski, Datavant senior vice president of provider products, in a statement. “But increasingly, providers themselves need faster, more connected ways to retrieve records, whether for continuity of care or specialty referrals. Provider Exchange is built specifically for those provider-driven workflows, helping organizations move beyond fragmented manual processes and toward a more scalable, digital-first retrieval experience with more visibility, reducing delays that can stand between patients and the care they need.”
ECRI expands reporting network to include AI errors
Global patient safety nonprofit ECRI announced Tuesday an expansion of its problem reporting network to include patient care issues involving AI tools and solutions.
The organization is calling on healthcare organizations and providers nationwide to submit reports of any incident involving “suspected AI-related errors, incorrect outputs, or unsafe AI behavior encountered in clinical or operational use.”
“ECRI has persistently emphasized the risk of adopting AI with insufficient scrutiny,” said Scott Lucas, Ph.D., ECRI’s vice president of devices, therapeutics and technology, in a statement. “Although we appreciate AI’s tremendous potential, we don’t yet have a clear picture of its downstream impact in healthcare. Without a robust reporting dataset and analysis, the industry cannot sufficiently improve the design and integration of AI tools and devices. We must look to evidence and data to understand the evolving risks and associated system factors, to enable the use of the safest, most effective technologies.”
Nearly one third of respondents in an ECRI survey polling 124 leaders reported encountering an AI output they believed was “incorrect or misleading” during the past year. And 9% reported that an AI error reached a patient or impacted care decisions.
Novant first to implement real-time rounds tech for pediatric, adult care
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health announced Monday that it became the first in the nation to implement real-time rounds technology across pediatric and adult care, including adult inpatient and intensive care patients.
The technology—dubbed Q-rounds—was first used in the neonatal intensive care unit, the health system said. Families with patients in the health system can opt in to the technology to receive real-time updates on their care. It also provides the option to join rounds remotely, listen to updates, ask questions and discuss treatment plans.
"One of the ways we’re transforming healthcare is by using innovative technologies to improve the experiences that matter most to patients and families," said Sanjay Gupta, Novant Health executive vice president and chief transformation officer, in a statement. “When someone is hospitalized, important decisions are often made during bedside care discussions. By making it easier for families to be part of those conversations, regardless of where they are, we're creating a more connected, transparent and supportive care experience."
Since its launch across four care settings, nearly 350 family members have opted into using Q-rounds, executives say.
The technology is set to expand to additional Novant Health facilities over the next several months.
VA deploys EHR system to 3 Indiana hospitals
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Monday the deployment of the Federal Electronic Health Record System at three VA hospitals in Indiana.
The system was deployed at Northern Indiana Health Care System’s hospitals and the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, as well as 16 clinics associated with the centers throughout the state.
The Federal EHR System has been deployed at 11 hospitals in 2026 under the department’s accelerated schedule, which it says reaches more than 617,000 veterans and 35,000 clinicians.
VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence, Ph.D., said in a statement that 2026 deployments “double” that of the past five years.
“The Trump Administration is committed to ensuring every medical facility across VA has this critical system by 2031 to improve experiences for both Veterans and VA employees,” Lawrence said.
American Nurses Enterprise awarded $5M for AI training in rural nursing communities
The American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) announced Thursday it has been awarded $2.5 million in grants from Google.org and the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Foundation to launch an initiative aimed at strengthening AI skills in nursing practice, particularly for rural communities.
The ANE encompasses the American Nurses Association (ANA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and American Nurses Foundation (ANF). Its new initiative—dubbed Nurse AI Training in Rural and Underserved Communities—will support upskilling through co-designed education surrounding AI concepts and implementation in clinical settings.
The grant period covers three years, the organization said.
“We are deeply grateful to these two organizations for their investment in nurses and their recognition of the essential role nurses must play in shaping the future of AI in healthcare,” said Angela Beddoe, Nurses Enterprise CEO, in a statement. “This initiative reflects our shared commitment to ensuring nurses, especially those serving rural and underserved communities, have access to practical, trusted education that strengthens confidence, supports safe implementation and keeps patient care at the center of innovation.”