HIMSS18: Separating AI hype from reality

Mayo Clinic CIO Christopher Ross and James Golden, managing director of PwC Health Advisory, debated whether AI is overhyped to a standing room-only crowd.

By Jeff Byers • March 7, 2018

Consumers open to more digital health use, survey finds

One in five respondents to the Accenture study said they have used AI-enabled healthcare services, while 33% reported using wearables. 

By Meg Bryant • March 7, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

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

HIMSS18: CMS chief touts EHR, PHR overhaul

Seema Verma said the agency is planning a "complete overhaul" of meaningful use standards for hospitals, but provided few details.

By Kim Dixon • March 6, 2018

HIMSS18: Eric Schmidt says future of healthcare lies in 'killer apps'

The former Google executive chairman gave a standing-room only crowd at the annual health IT convention in Las Vegas his predictions on the future of the space.

By Jeff Byers , Kim Dixon • March 6, 2018

Healthcare execs say EHRs don't do enough to manage value-based contracts

A Sage Growth Partners Study found that EHRs in many cases are not fulfilling promises to lower costs and improve population health management.  

By Les Masterson • March 5, 2018

Lyft, Allscripts partner for healthcare platform

The announcement from Lyft comes on the heels of a similar launch from its main competitor, Uber.

By Kristin Musulin • March 5, 2018

Patient safety ripe for investment, Frost & Sullivan says

The report predicted that adverse patient safety events in the U.S. and Western Europe will result in about $383.7 billion in healthcare costs over the next four years.  

By Les Masterson • March 5, 2018

Clover Health sees losses cut, revenue climb in 2017

The Alphabet-backed startup had revenue of $267 million, an increase from $184 million in 2016.

By Meg Bryant • March 2, 2018

4 questions on Uber's new healthcare platform

There are potentially billions in savings, but little real evidence exists so far.

By Jeff Byers , Shannon Muchmore • March 2, 2018

Teladoc revenue up 89% to $233M in 2017

CEO Jason Gorevic noted especially high telehealth use in Q4 due to the ongoing severe flu season. 

By Meg Bryant • March 1, 2018

Uber launches healthcare platform

The dashboard, Uber Health, allows a healthcare worker to book a ride on demand or schedule a future ride for a patient. 

By Jeff Byers • March 1, 2018

HIMSS18: 11 hand-picked sessions to check out

A guide to what and who you'll see in Las Vegas this year.

By Jeff Byers • March 1, 2018

eClinicalWorks debuts acute care EHR with revenue cycle management

Hamilton Healthcare System, a 45-bed community hospital in Texas, will be first to go live with the system.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 28, 2018

Alphabet's Verily seeks collaboration with health insurers

CNBC reported the life sciences arm of Google is interested in assisting payers with population health management.  

By Les Masterson • Feb. 28, 2018

CMS study to shed light on MIPS burden

The study could lead to changes in data capture and reporting, the agency said.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 27, 2018

R1 acquires Intermedix in $460M revenue cycle management merger

The deal points to consolidation in the RCM space as vendors jockey for market power.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 27, 2018

Apple to launch primary care clinics for employees, CNBC reports

The clinic group says on its website it is seeking a primary care doctor, nurse coordinator and care navigator, and a job listing on a different site says the network will include "multiple state-of-the-art medical centers."

By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 27, 2018

US healthcare system not prepared for large-scale disasters, report finds

The Center for Health Security Project Team paper said the country does well with smaller scale crises, but needs to improve efforts to prepare for and respond to bigger events.  

By Les Masterson • Feb. 26, 2018

Many hospitals lack strategy for leveraging smartphone technology

Apple leads as the smartphone of choice among healthcare organizations, but its weaknesses could cause other devices to become a new fan favorite, a KLAS Research report concludes.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 22, 2018

Practice Fusion to start charging monthly software fee, CNBC reports

The news comes just weeks after the San Francisco-based EHR vendor agreed to sell itself to Allscripts.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 22, 2018

How the cloud is opening strategic doors for more hospitals

"There is the ability to see data from different locations without having to set up extensive networks and network security protocols," says AHIMA's Kathy Downing.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 22, 2018

Cedars-Sinai, Emulate partner on precision medicine

The organ-on-chip technology allows human cells to grow in an environment that mimics the human body, enabling personalized testing of disease treatments.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 21, 2018

Alphabet studies how deep learning could predict heart disease risk

Researchers at Google parent Alphabet’s research arm used an algorithm to speed assessments of patient cardiovascular risk factors using eye scans.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 21, 2018

JAMA: Admin costs vary by type of visit

The researchers said their findings could be used to inform policies that reduce administrative costs.

By Les Masterson • Feb. 20, 2018

Payer-provider-employer convergence reduces risk: One patient's journey

Support from physicians and care teams, health plans and employers can significantly improve the care and health of rising-risk patients. 

By Mark A. Caron, Geneia CEO • Feb. 20, 2018