Health IT
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Healthcare systems make valuable strides in the eye of a pandemic
The pandemic forced us to rethink how to leverage technology and data to augment resources and shift to new adoption models for better patient experiences.
Jan. 30, 2023 -
More hospitals are electronically sharing health information
However, discrepancies among providers hint at ongoing challenges, ONC researchers said.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 27, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Rudzhan Nagiev via Getty ImagesTrendlineElectronic Health Records
After federal incentives spurring widespread adoption more than a decade ago, EHRs have become the bedrock of clinical data in the healthcare industry.
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Artificial intelligence could save healthcare industry $360B a year
Broader adoption of AI in healthcare is likely in the near future, and could come with a slew of benefits beyond financial gains, according to McKinsey and Harvard researchers.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 26, 2023 -
Cybersecurity ‘more critical than ever’ in era of connected care
Becton Dickinson’s annual report on the state of healthcare cybersecurity calls for better transparency and coordination across the industry.
By Susan Kelly • Jan. 25, 2023 -
Amazon doubles down on generic drugs with new RxPass subscription
RxPass will cost Prime customers $5 per month to fill prescriptions from a list of about 50 generic medications.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 24, 2023 -
Commonspirit hit with another lawsuit in wake of ransomware attack
The hospital operator is facing multiple lawsuits alleging it failed to protect the private information of more than 620,000 people.
By Samantha Liss • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Sponsored by Kroger Health
Collaborating with Kroger Health to transform clinical trials
One of America's leading retail healthcare organizations offers expanded access to potential clinical trial participants.
Jan. 23, 2023 -
Study throws claims of telehealth savings into doubt
However, Kaiser Family Foundation researchers did stress telehealth’s benefit in expanding access and convenience for consumers.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Problems with Philips’ recall put safety of home-use devices at top of danger list
Patient safety group ECRI is challenging manufacturers to provide easy-to-follow device registration instructions and write simply worded recall notices.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Teladoc slashes 6% of workforce in cost-cutting effort
The job cuts are part of a larger restructuring plan, with the telehealth company saying it’s eliminating redundant roles after prior mergers.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 18, 2023 -
Deep Dive
How technology will shape healthcare in 2023
This year could represent an inflection point for real-world utilization of artificial intelligence, and standards could rise for health data privacy and cybersecurity, industry experts told Healthcare Dive.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 17, 2023 -
Sponsored by Nuance
What is ambient clinical intelligence — and how is it transforming healthcare?
Discover how ACI is strengthening patient-provider relationships, reducing burnout and improving care outcomes.
Jan. 17, 2023 -
Omada partners with Intermountain on diabetes management in Utah
Omada expects to reach “thousands” of known patients in the new partnership, CEO Sean Duffy told Healthcare Dive.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 12, 2023 -
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Google sibling Verily to lay off about 200 workers as it focuses on precision risk business
The company, which has more than 1,600 employees, will stop work on some products including its healthcare analytics software program.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 12, 2023 -
Teladoc expects $2.4B in 2022 revenue, boosted by BetterHelp
BetterHelp’s contribution implies a growth rate of 43% for the business, up from previous management targets, according to an SVB Securities analyst.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 10, 2023 -
Patient sues CommonSpirit over ransomware attack
A Washington state man alleged his personal health information is now in the hands of cybercriminals and is seeking to bring a class action suit against the health system.
By Samantha Liss • Jan. 5, 2023 -
GE’s new healthcare spinoff nabs Amazon executive as CTO
On the heels of its market launch, medical device maker GE HealthCare has announced that AWS executive Taha Kass-Hout will join the company.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 5, 2023 -
Allscripts changes name to Veradigm
Allscripts transitioned its products to the Veradigm brand during 2022 as it streamlined its corporate portfolio following a difficult few years.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 4, 2023 -
Opinion
Healing healthcare cybersecurity with ‘whole-of-health’ approach
Retired Gen. Keith Alexander and Premera Blue Cross Chief Information Security Officer Adrian Mayers argue for structural changes organizations can make to address healthcare cyberattacks.
By Keith Alexander and Adrian Mayers • Jan. 4, 2023 -
Medtronic starts US robotic surgery trial in push to challenge Intuitive
Medtronic delayed the Hugo program to make changes in light of surgeon feedback, but now plans to evaluate the use of the surgical robot in urologic procedures, facing off against competitor Intuitive.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 22, 2022 -
Telehealth visits across most specialties don’t require in-person follow-up, study finds
The follow-up visits were likely due to patients needing additional care — not duplicative treatment, Epic researchers said.
By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 15, 2022 -
HHS examines automation’s role in healthcare cybersecurity
The Office of Information Security outlined ways that hackers are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to build more effective malware.
By Susan Kelly • Dec. 13, 2022 -
CommonSpirit ransomware attack exposed personal information of 623K people, system says
This is the first time that the health system has disclosed the number of people potentially affected by the cyberattack earlier this year.
By Samantha Liss • Dec. 12, 2022 -
COVID-19 fell from top telehealth diagnoses in September
Telehealth use has remained steady this year and did not change nationally from August to September, accounting for 5.4% of all medical claims, according to Fair Health.
By Hailey Mensik • Dec. 8, 2022 -
CommonSpirit says ransomware attack exposed patient information
The cyberattack has interrupted access to electronic health records and delayed patient care in multiple regions.
By Samantha Liss • Dec. 5, 2022