Morning Headlines 8/9/19

Allscripts Announces Second Quarter 2019 Results

Allscripts announces Q2 results that include a $145 million charge to settle all criminal and civil liability related to the Department of Justice’s Meaningful Use investigations into its Practice Fusion unit.

Experian acquires MyHealthDirect, strengthening leadership position in patient access and engagement

Experian Health acquires care coordination and appointment scheduling software vendor MyHealthDirect.

NHS to set up national artificial intelligence lab

In England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson allocates $303 million for the development of a National Artificial Intelligence Lab that will operate within the national health service’s digital innovation unit.

Castlight Health Announces New Customer Center of Excellence in Utah

Castlight Health will open a new Customer Center of Excellence in Salt Lake City next year, and hire up to 200 new staff by 2022.