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

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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

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

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

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

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