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

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Interoperability

Interoperability is a long term-challenge for the healthcare industry, but the Trump administration has big ambitions to improve data sharing and patient access — even though its plans so far have few details.

By Healthcare Dive staff

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

Research shows email-based care coordination improves outcomes, provider satisfaction

Patients of physician teams that coordinated care through email were less likely to be readmitted and more likely to attend follow-up visits, according to the report.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 12, 2017

4 out of 5 US physicians have experienced a cybersecurity attack

AMA President David Barbe says the government, technology and medical sectors need to take a more active roll to stop future cyberattacks to ensure the confidentially of healthcare data. 

By David Lim • Dec. 12, 2017

Collaboration, strategic investments and efficiencies on deck for 2018, PwC says

PwC's Health Research Institute upped the number of the top issues facing the industry after an eventful year filled with natural disasters and health policy uncertainty.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 12, 2017

Study suggests Fitbits could help track recovery from surgery

Researchers found that patients whose devices tracked more steps per day after the procedure had lower readmission rates.  

By Les Masterson • Dec. 11, 2017

How can FDA improve? AHA weighs in

AHA is concerned about the one-mile radius rule in FDA’s hospital and health-system compounding draft guidance last year. The organization also demanded FDA provide more oversight over device manufacturers' cybersecurity. 

By Les Masterson • Dec. 11, 2017

FDA debuts new clinical support software draft guide, backs off certain regulations

The agency also issued a plan clarifying the regulation of certain digital health products such as mobile applications and finalized guidance on Software as a Medical Device.

By David Lim • Dec. 8, 2017

Cybersecurity tops list of IT investments for 2018

Healthcare executives are expected to focus on proven technologies with an immediate impact, according to a Center for Connected Medicine report.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 7, 2017

Google rolls out AI tool for understanding genomes

The open source Deep Variant tool is aimed at helping disease management by pinpointing culprit genes or mutations. 

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 7, 2017

Amazon pulls pharmacy wholesaler application in Maine

The company told regulators last month it does not intend to sell drugs, and the state filings alone would not allow them to do so.

By Shannon Muchmore • Dec. 6, 2017

Senate bill would criminalize failure to report data breaches

Companies would be required to notify consumers within 30 days of discovering their system had been hacked.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 6, 2017

Finding healthcare prices online no easy task, study finds

Just 17% of 1,346 websites included geographically relevant price estimates for one of four medical interventions. 

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 5, 2017

4 major questions about the proposed CVS-Aetna merger

The $69 billion merger announced Sunday is the kind of deal that can upend an industry.

By Shannon Muchmore • Dec. 5, 2017

The Healthcare Dive Awards for 2017

The 2017 Healthcare Dive Awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Jeff Byers , Shannon Muchmore • Dec. 4, 2017