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Epic envisions broader role for EHRs
The Wisconsin-based vendor is adding cognitive learning and other enhancements to its patient portal.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Study shows health workers frequently share EHR passwords
Vendors need to consider usability as well as security in system design, researchers say.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Trendline
Artificial intelligence
Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.
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Allscripts integrates Merck Manuals reference guides into EHRs
The integrated programs allow clinicians to share patient education materials electronically through Allscripts’ EHR platforms or in print form.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Change Healthcare launches blockchain tech for claims processing
It uses Hyperledger Fabric 1.0, an open source blockchain framework hosted by The Linux Foundation.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Apple, FitBit among companies selected for FDA digital health precertification pilot
"We need to modernize our regulatory framework so that it matches the kind of innovation we’re being asked to evaluate," FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Lawsuit accuses Cerner of installing faulty software
Agnesian HealthCare claims problems with Cerner’s billing software caused it to lose $16 million.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Most Medicare members say they aren't getting recommendations about chronic conditions
More than 40% of survey respondents said their health plan never communicates with them at all about their condition.
By Les Masterson • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Access to patient records held back by cultural and technical issues
The debate over who really owns patient records reignited after news reports of a spat between former Vice President Joe Biden and Epic CEO Judy Faulkner when the topic came up during a meeting.
By Les Masterson • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Survey: 71% of clinicians report some BYOD use allowed at their hospital
Nearly two-thirds of doctors concede using personal devices when hospital policy prohibits them.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 22, 2017 -
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ONC updates certification program to reduce burden
The agency stated it will not audit ONC-ACBs for compliance with randomized surveillance requirements until further notice.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Doximity offers one-touch dialing for physicians via Epic Haiku
The technology is available free to physicians from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Survey: Hospital CEOs say competitiveness tied to digital innovation
Top priorities for digital tools include patient-generated data and network utilization and management.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Study: Telemedicine cuts costs, wait times in pediatric sports medicine
The report found patient satisfaction was high, with 99% saying they would recommend telehealth to others.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 20, 2017 -
More than half of Medicare patients don't know whether they have telehealth benefits
Nearly a third of respondents in a new survey say telehealth is not an option in their Medicare plan.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Online scheduling can help physician appointment wait times
A ZocDoc study follows a Merritt Hawkins report that found the average wait time for a physician appointment in 15 different large city markets increased 30% since 2014.
By Les Masterson • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Mayo Clinic equips Amazon Alexa with first aid nuts and bolts
Consumers can access the Mayo Clinic First Aid program via devices like Amazon Echo and Echo Dot.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Kaiser Permanente, Target opening 31 more in-store clinics in southern California
The expanding partnership is part of a growing trend to bring healthcare to consumers and away from hospitals, emergency rooms and overbooked primary care physician offices.
By Les Masterson • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
2 key thoughts from an Epic VP on new Share Everywhere release
The EHR company recently announced an initiative aimed to improve interoperability by allowing patients to grant access to their personal data to any provider with internet access, regardless of whether they have EHRs.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 18, 2017 -
House committees give health IT bills thumbs up
One bill would make telehealth services a basic benefit in Medicare Advantage plans.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Epic allows patient data access to providers without EHRs
The EHR company is attempting to tackle interoperability with the new Share Anywhere effort.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Most physicians fall behind on appointments at least several times a week
Despite some workflow problems, more than half of surveyed doctors said they are at least somewhat satisfied with the overall efficiency of their office.
By Les Masterson • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Yet another study highlights EHR burden on physicians
Primary care doctors spend more than half their workday on EHR-related activities, a retrospective study shows.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Apple sees health business opportunity, announces heart feature for new watch
The tech giant is partnering with Stanford Medicine to see if Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor can detect irregular heart rhythms.
By Jeff Byers , Meg Bryant • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Study: Scribes improved physician satisfaction, charting efficiency
The authors said the use of scribes is "a promising strategy to improve healthcare efficiency and reduce physician burnout."
By Les Masterson • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Telehealth could lure more providers to ACOs
At a recent MedPAC meeting, members noted Medicare telehealth payments are increasing, but usage is low overall and dominated by a small number of providers and beneficiaries.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 12, 2017
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