TTA’s June doldrums: Oracle loses Microsoft cloud leasing deal, DHA boots Leidos from MHS Genesis, Centene’s employee buyouts, UKTelehealthcare webinar next Tuesday, where virtual fits in autism care, more!

Friday 18 June 2026

Is it late spring doldrums? This week’s news was all about things going sideways. Much like Oracle losing out on leasing its cloud to Microsoft, DHA booting Leidos from MHS Genesis, and Centene offering most employees a voluntary separation package? Hope there’s cheerier news next week!

In the meantime, there’s a UKTelehealthcare webinar/virtual event next Tuesday and a Perspectives on making autism care more fit for purpose by incorporating virtual care. 

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Chutes, and chutes: Microsoft’s $3B Oracle cloud leasing deal goes sideways, Defense Health Agency to replace Leidos as system integrator for MHS’ EHR, Centene offering voluntary buyouts to most employees

Tuesday 23 June–UKTelehealthcare webinar/virtual event: Keeping People at Home, Supported by Technology

Perspectives: Virtual Care, AI, and the Future of Autism Therapy

Last Week’s Headlines–and who may buy Oracle Health?

News roundup: VSee refocuses business, transitions CEO; legacy PERS connectivity problems; South Korea’s AI ‘Talking Buddy’, expands telemedicine to foreign patients; Novellia’s $18M Series A

VA’s EHR goes live with four more centers; GAO criticizes VA, MHS on EHR cybersecurity collaboration

UK News: Health Bill 2026 modernization will abolish NHS England, introduce Single Patient Record, save 20K A&E visits and £20M; IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub

Selling Oracle Health’s EHR–what are the potential buyers, their odds, and price?

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