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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 -
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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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 -
Medtronic partners with Aetna on value-based diabetes program
The outcomes-based, risk-sharing agreement will tie Medtronic’s reimbursement to meeting agreed-upon clinical improvement thresholds for Aetna members with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
By Les Masterson • June 24, 2017 -
Report: Telehealth use not keeping pace with interest
The biggest concern consumers have about virtual visits is quality of care.
By Meg Bryant • June 22, 2017 -
Epic sees opportunity in medical billing
A job posting on Epic’s website says the company is building a billing services team.
By Meg Bryant • June 22, 2017 -
Teladoc to acquire medical consultation firm Best Doctors for $440M
The deal will add 50,000 specialists to Teladoc’s network of 3,100 physicians and therapists.
By Meg Bryant • June 21, 2017 -
Ransomware attacks can fall below the radar via underreporting
HHS is warning hospitals of a new cyberthreat called Hidden Cobra that targets Microsoft products.
By Meg Bryant • June 20, 2017 -
Study casts doubt on benefits of glucose self-monitoring
Patients who use glucose monitoring devices do better when they get physician feedback on the readings.
By Meg Bryant • June 20, 2017 -
Epic extends M*Modal collaboration with AI to help EHR workflow
The technology analyzes clinical notes and delivers real-time physician feedback on gaps and potential problems.
By Les Masterson • June 19, 2017 -
Oscar, Cleveland Clinic team up to offer health plans in Ohio
The payer has also signed on to offer plans for small business employers on the HealthPass New York exchange.
By Meg Bryant • June 16, 2017 -
Apple rumored to be eyeing personal health records on iPhones
The company has been talking with hospitals and scouting around for possible acquisitions.
By Meg Bryant • June 16, 2017 -
Hospitals paying big bucks for devices that don't connect
Hospitals need to use their purchasing power to pressure health IT vendors to embrace interoperability, Johns Hopkins researchers say.
By Meg Bryant • June 15, 2017 -
Salesforce extends Health Cloud beyond physician office, enables multiple care plans
The CRM leader also announced two new apps available on Health Cloud.
By Meg Bryant • June 15, 2017 -
House sets expectations for VA-Cerner contract
The new Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill includes $65 million for EHR modernization.
By Meg Bryant • June 14, 2017 -
Oscar unveils clinical dashboard to enhance patient profiles
The dashboard can merge with hospitals and telehealth sessions to provide doctors with discharge summaries and consultation notes.
By Meg Bryant • June 14, 2017 -
Sutter Health, Aetna to launch jointly-owned health plan
The joint venture aims to improve engagement "through combined data analytics that identify at-risk patients sooner and provides them with earlier access to care."
By Ana Mulero • June 14, 2017 -
OIG: Medicare overpaid $729M in EHR incentives
The report chided the CMS on its scant documentation reviews, which put the program at risk of abuse and misused funds.
By Meg Bryant • June 13, 2017 -
HIMSS, PCHAlliance ask for flexible broadband regulations that support telehealth
The groups called for more short-term access to broadband connections for individuals to facilitate remote patient monitoring of chronic conditions.
By Meg Bryant • June 13, 2017 -
Drones respond quicker than emergency services in heart attack simulations, study finds
The findings published in JAMA could have implications for patients in rural and medically underserved areas.
By Meg Bryant • June 13, 2017
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