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Deep Dive
Despite federal delays, bundled payments will be entrenched in US healthcare
Bundled payment models serve as an entry to value-based care because of the relatively low risk providers take on. While these programs aren't yet proven to be successful, there is enough positive data to support participation.
By Les Masterson • July 17, 2017 -
GE Healthcare, Jefferson Health kick off shared-risk partnership
GE Healthcare and Jefferson Health said the eight-year program could lead to $500 million to $1 billion in efficiencies.
By Les Masterson • July 17, 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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UnitedHealth requests federal court dismiss Medicare Advantage lawsuit
The payer is involved in two whistleblower lawsuits involving alleged MA overpayments.
By Les Masterson • July 17, 2017 -
Mayo Clinic begins records transfer to $1.5B Epic EHR system
The provider has shifted more than 200,000 patients records from its facilities in Wisconsin.
By Les Masterson • July 14, 2017 -
Oscar and Humana set sights on small business insurance market
The partnership comes as both companies are looking for new business avenues outside the ACA exchanges, which are struggling with instability amid political uncertainties.
By Meg Bryant • July 13, 2017 -
Iowa hospital unknowingly posts 5,300 patients' data online for nearly 2 years
The breach occurred in May 2015 and was discovered this spring.
By Meg Bryant • July 13, 2017 -
Major barriers remain to value-based implementation, survey finds
Smaller organizations were least likely to report using value-based reimbursement initiatives in a recent EY Health survey.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 13, 2017 -
AHA's Health Forum spotlights 'Most Wired' hospitals of 2017
This year’s list includes at least two 25-bed critical access hospitals and a health system in the UK.
By Meg Bryant • July 12, 2017 -
Digital health funding hits record high in first half of 2017, Rock Health finds
Seven companies snared $100 million or more in deals during the second quarter.
By Meg Bryant • July 12, 2017 -
Nomad Health expands online marketplace to nurses
Nurses can search for short-term jobs in Texas starting today and soon nationwide.
By Meg Bryant • July 11, 2017 -
Digital health companies on pace to break funding records in 2017
StartUp Health said workflow, big data/analytics, wellness, medical devices, personalized health/quantified-self and research sectors received the most Series A funding.
By Les Masterson • July 9, 2017 -
65% of healthcare partnerships lead to cost savings, study shows
More than half of respondents in a survey from the Partnership for Healthy Outcomes said their partnerships include care coordination support.
By Les Masterson • July 7, 2017 -
Roche buys digital diabetes management platform mySugr
From tech giants to startups, companies are looking at diabetes treatment and management for future growth.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2017 -
Report: UnitedHealth could purchase Advisory Board Company's health division
Bloomberg reported UnitedHealth and Vista Equity Partners are looking to purchase and split apart the Washington, DC-based consultant's healthcare and education services.
By Jeff Byers • July 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Seeking greater flexibility, MACRA's MIPS could be more confusing for clinicians in 2018
“The point is to find a smart way to minimize the burden without undercutting the point of the whole effort,” says Numerof & Associates managing partner Michael Abrams of CMS’ 2018 Quality Payment Program proposed rule.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2017 -
Veterans Affairs medical equipment tracking project launch delayed to 2018
The revelation marks another health IT challenge for the agency.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2017 -
UK watchdog: Google DeepMind, NHS out of step with patient privacy laws
DeepMind used patient records to test an app to monitor kidney disease.
By Meg Bryant • July 5, 2017 -
Researchers say hype over AI in healthcare is too much, too soon
The Stanford University researchers posit healthcare needs the strengths and capabilities of both humans and algorithms.
By Meg Bryant • July 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
It won't be an easy road to a national patient identifier
“I think we’re at the point where algorithmic matching can only get us so far,” says Rob Tennant of the Medical Group Management Association.
By Meg Bryant • July 5, 2017 -
Cardiac monitoring firms, exec to pay $13M over Medicare false claims allegations
The settlement underscores the government’s commitment to cracking down on fraud and abuse.
By Meg Bryant • June 28, 2017 -
Study: Tech, behavioral interventions didn't improve outcomes following a heart attack
The researchers found no significant differences in rehospitalizations, medication adherence or medical costs in patients who received a mix of medication reminders, financial incentives and social support.
By Meg Bryant • June 28, 2017 -
Opinion
A world without EHR certification
Stephanie Zaremba, director of government and regulatory affairs for athenahealth, weighs in on why the healthcare industry could benefit from less regulation over EHR certification.
By Stephanie Zaremba • June 28, 2017 -
Google: Personal medical records will be removed from search results
However, the records will only be removed if an individual makes a request to do so.
By Meg Bryant • June 27, 2017 -
Petya or not? Rash of ransomware spreads globally
Nuance, Merck and Heritage Valley Health System are just a few of the organizations hit by the attack.
By Naomi Eide • June 27, 2017 -
Anthem to pay record $115M to settle data breach lawsuit
The payer agreed to set aside funding for cybersecurity improvements, as well as cover two years of credit protection and $15 million worth of out-of-pocket costs for those affected.
By Shannon Muchmore • Updated Aug. 16, 2018
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