Clover Health lost its gamble to get more patient data

The San Francisco-based Medicare Advantage plan delayed lab test payments in hopes to leverage a data collection deal, a CNBC report found.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 5, 2018

AMA-supported startup launches blockchain data sharing network

Akiri Switch allows disparate systems to transmit information securely using codes.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 4, 2018

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Artificial intelligence

Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Blockbuster digital health funding to spill to 2018

"There will be an effort to look more closely at the impact on health outcomes and cost savings and not just 'is this a cool idea?'" says Chilmark Research's Brian Eastwood.

By Jeff Byers , Meg Bryant , Shannon Muchmore • Jan. 4, 2018

Advocacy groups slam Azar ahead of committee hearing next week

The groups argue HHS Secretary nominee Alex Azar’s stances on the ACA and prescription drug costs are incompatible with being a "credible advocate for patients." But the nominee still appears to be on track for full Senate consideration.

By David Lim • Jan. 4, 2018

CMS to docs: Texting orders banned, with a clarification

The memo to state survey agencies maintains the ban on texting patient orders.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 3, 2018

Healthcare revenue drivers for 2018 — Peering into the data integration futures market

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Healthcare Services CEO David Conejo shares why he thinks 2018 won't just be about managing revenue cycles, but creating them.

By David Conejo • Jan. 3, 2018

Health systems brace for 2018 disruption

Look for more care in outpatient settings as hospitals consider cost containment and hiring strategies to stay above water.

By Jeff Byers , Shannon Muchmore , David Lim • Jan. 2, 2018

Medical drones geared for take off

While still an emerging technology with strict regulations, drones could assist and supplement medical care plans, especially during catastrophic events.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 29, 2017

Banner off the hook for several claims in 2016 breach class-action suit

The 2016 breach compromised the personal information of 3.7 million people.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 22, 2017

Patient satisfaction survey data undermined by low response rate, study finds

“What you get is a very biased sample,” says lead author Arvind Venkat.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 22, 2017

Healthcare merger frenzy: A bid for survival?

If done well, the recent string of vertical and horizontal integrations could lower costs across the board. The execution required to achieve that, however, is complex and takes time.

By Shannon Muchmore • Dec. 21, 2017

HHS falls short on cybersecurity, OIG says

OIG plans to audit HHS’ cybersecurity capabilities again in 2018.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 21, 2017

8 in 10 healthcare organizations lack chief cybersecurity officer

“Cybersecurity has to be a top-down strategic initiative,” says Doug Brown, managing partner of Black Book.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 20, 2017

In an industry slow to modernize, Mercy hospitals turned to a technology outsider

After discovering a surprising "lack of security," SVP and CIO Gil Hoffman helped lead an overhaul of Mercy's network, boosting all security aspects and establishing a security organization.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 20, 2017

Epic to roll out Sonnet EHR in March

The product is one of two slimmed-down EHRs set to join Epic’s All-Terrain enterprise version.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 19, 2017

Physician job growth varies greatly by region, report finds

Seven of the 10 highest-paying jobs in 2017 were in the medical field, according to a separate report by CareerCast. 

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 19, 2017

Study: 8 in 10 consumers unaware of telehealth care

Nearly half of the consumers who did not use telehealth services said they weren't sure they would be comfortable with a virtual visit. Most patients who did use telehealth, though, said they would do so again.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 19, 2017

Salesforce, Geneia launch app aimed at value-based care

The partnership seeks to help healthcare stakeholders spot gaps in care and reduce admissions and claims costs.   

By Les Masterson • Dec. 18, 2017

Quality Payment Program needs more technical assistance, oversight, OIG finds

Without sufficient guidance, participating clinicians could struggle to succeed, while others may opt out of the program altogether, the report warns.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 15, 2017

Providers forge partnerships to leverage data for better patient experience

Intermountain Healthcare has announced a multi-year strategic effort with Press Ganey to bring analytics-driven innovations to its hospitals.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 15, 2017

Industry-developed guidelines seek to clarify expectations for mobile health apps

The recommendations cover operability, privacy, security and content.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 15, 2017

GHX debuts integrated cloud-based supply chain tool for healthcare

The tool, Clinical ConneXion, is currently available with Epic EHRs.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 14, 2017

Latest MACRA, doctor fee rules could bring boost to telehealth, wearables

“This is a big step forward for Medicare’s ability to deal with chronic conditions," American Telemedicine Association's Gary Capistrant says of an unbundled payment code for remote patient monitoring.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 14, 2017

Providers: Email is main data breach culprit

More than three-fourths of providers experienced a cyberattack in the past year.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 13, 2017

NYP, Walgreens partner on store-based telehealth services

NewYork-Presbyterian continues to add to its digital suite, which includes on-demand digital urgent care and a pediatric telehealth service.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 13, 2017