Health IT

New CMS database aimed at interoperability in post-acute care

The Data Element Library includes health IT standards to facilitate collection and exchange of patient health information.

By Meg Bryant • June 22, 2018

Salesforce aims new cloud tool at payers

The service integrates health records, claims data and authorizations into a single dashboard and puts a focus on consumer satisfaction.

By Meg Bryant • June 22, 2018

Omada Health launches new programs for obesity-related diseases

One program offers personalized interventions for people with diabetes.

By Meg Bryant • June 21, 2018

Veritas' Verscend to buy healthcare payment company Cotiviti

The new, merged business will operate as a private healthcare IT company.

By Les Masterson • June 21, 2018

Ascension spins out hospital automation tool service

Named Agilify, the unit seeks to help hospitals with repetitive tasks.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 21, 2018

FDA unveils software Pre-Cert update

The agency hopes to finalize the working model by the end of the year and launch a large-scale pilot program in 2019.

By Meg Bryant • June 21, 2018

Walmart wins patent for medical records stored on blockchain

The patented system would allow first responders to access data if a person is incapacitated.

By Meg Bryant • June 20, 2018

BCBS of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic forge pact on tech coverage

The five-year agreement calls for a joint governance structure to assess advancements in areas such as radiation therapy and genomics.

By Meg Bryant • June 20, 2018

Humana, Walgreens expand primary care program for seniors

The companies will partner on two new senior-focused primary care clinics in the Kansas City, Missouri area.

By Les Masterson • June 19, 2018

Quest Analytics takes on network accuracy with BetterDoctor buy

The deal combines Quest Analytic's network decision support tools with BetterDoctor's provider data management platform.

By Meg Bryant • June 19, 2018

IBM Watson Health paring down hospital projects

The announcement follows recently confirmed layoffs at the company.

By Meg Bryant • June 19, 2018

Google seeking talent in voice tech to improve doctor-patient experience

The company is reportedly already working with Stanford Medical to assess AI and voice recognition in automating EHR entries.

By Meg Bryant • June 15, 2018

Sequoia Project highlights best patient matching practices

The revised framework includes a model for determining an organization's "maturity" in matching patient IDs and information.

By Meg Bryant • June 14, 2018

US task force advises against EKG screening in low-risk patients

There is insufficient evidence that the benefits outweigh the risks of invasive follow-up tests, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said.

By Meg Bryant • June 14, 2018

Fitbit targets kids as customers with new wearable

Fitbit Ace features customizable step, active minute and sleep goals as well as incentives like badges and congratulatory messages and challenges for children and their families.

By Meg Bryant • June 14, 2018

Glooko rolls out new diabetes data platform

The tool is an outgrowth from a 2016 merger with fellow diabetes data management company Diasend.

By Meg Bryant • June 13, 2018

AMA, industry leaders call on CMS to expand remote patient monitoring reimbursement

The agency took a step toward broader remote monitoring reimbursement with the unbundling of CPT 99091 in the 2018 Physician Fee Schedule final rule.

By Meg Bryant • June 12, 2018

Stryker sets sights on Boston Scientific in takeover bid: WSJ

Stryker two days later in an SEC filing said there were no discussions.

By Meg Bryant • June 12, 2018

Fixing provider directories a low-risk way to test blockchain, report suggests

UnitedHealth, Humana and Quest Diagnostics are among those working on a pilot blockchain project to update provider directories.

By Les Masterson • June 11, 2018

Alert fatigue a focus after patient's drug allergy warning missed

Two people are now required to sign off on alternatives when a patient has a serious drug allergy at a Massachusetts hospital slammed by CMS for the blunder.  

By Meg Bryant • June 08, 2018

IBM confirms layoffs at Watson Health

The recent layoffs do not appear to signal any pullback from IBM’s commitment to AI and its Watson Health division.

By Meg Bryant • June 07, 2018

NYU Langone Health touts technology at new facilities

Despite interest in smart patient rooms, hospitals have been slow to adopt them, largely due to lack of capital or infrastructure.

By Meg Bryant • June 07, 2018

Headspace forms subsidiary to deliver prescription meditation app

Headspace Health will begin a clinical trial of its meditation platform in a targeted disease population this summer. 

By Meg Bryant • June 07, 2018