You can now view VA hospital performance data on Hospital Compare

The system is now participating after a break reportedly due to a data-sharing agreement holdup.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 24, 2016

Study: Dominant healthcare business models to go by the wayside as Apple & Google lean in

Collaboration and open-source innovation are key ingredients for future restructuring, Frost & Sullivan researchers say.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 24, 2016

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Artificial intelligence

Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Texas withdraws Teladoc antitrust lawsuit appeal

The telemedicine company filed a lawsuit in federal court last year, claiming a Texas Medical Board rule limits access to telemedicine services in the state. 

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 20, 2016

St. Joseph's Health accepts $2.14M settlement over HIPAA violations

Files in the health system's electronic medical records system were publicly accessible through online search engines from February 2011 to February 2012.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 20, 2016

8 ways to tackle today's cybersecurity challenges

Hospital CISOs have had to step up their game in the wake of recent cyberattacks, but they are not often armed with a full cybersecurity toolkit.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 20, 2016

Digital health funding continues with $26M on-demand doctor startup investment

Startups are turning their attention to on-demand healthcare services. While it remains to be seen whether these companies can transform health, they are drawing the attention of investors. 

By Luke Gale & Jeff Byers • Oct. 19, 2016

St. Jude Medical forms a cybersecurity medical advisory board

The move follows allegations this summer that St. Jude cardiac devices are vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 19, 2016

Cybersecurity investment in medical devices remains low

Upping investment is crucial to realizing the full potential of next-generation medical devices, ABI Research Research Director Michela Menting said.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 18, 2016

Cancer Moonshot touts early achievements

Among the projects is a Department of Defense longitudinal study to better understand environmental factors that contribute to cancer.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 18, 2016

ONC's new health IT oversight final rule continues to raise concerns

The rule increases the ONC Health IT Certification Program's oversight, and strives to strengthen transparency and accountability around certified health IT.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 17, 2016

Healthcare attorneys: Industry is at higher risk of cybercrime than others

Healthcare entities drew 88% of ransomware attacks during the second quarter of 2016.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 17, 2016

FDA announces draft guidance on evaluation of software as a medical device

The agency detailed the principles for a SaMD and the goals of evaluation.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 17, 2016

Here are the MACRA final rule changes you need to know

CMS focused on patient care and flexibility when finalizing the proposed rule. The agency created a helpful website, too.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 16, 2016

Precision medicine, brain research shine at Obama's Frontiers Conference

The event announced awards including $16 million for new partners in NIH’s effort to build a 1 million person cohort to further precision medicine.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 14, 2016

CMS takes steps to mitigate physician admin burden

Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt pledged to take a holistic view of the demands on clinicians.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 14, 2016

The 2,398-page MACRA implementation rule has landed

It's going to be a long weekend.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 14, 2016

HIMSS to open cybersecurity education center

As stakeholders throughout the healthcare system prioritize cybersecurity, the HIMSS Cybersecurity Hub will offer customizable learning experiences to help improve awareness. 

By Luke Gale • Oct. 13, 2016

Study: Apple Watch's accuracy bests its wrist-wearable competition

Relying on wrist-worn devices to monitor heart rate could put some people at risk, researchers from Cleveland Clinic found.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 13, 2016

What UPMC looks for when investing in companies: The perfect imperfect

The organization is one of the most active venture investors in 2016, according to a recent Rock Health report. Investments in 2016 include Health Catalyst and Lantern Health.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 13, 2016

CDC warns hundreds of thousands of potential infection risk from open-heart surgery device

About 60% of all heart bypass procedures performed in the U.S. use the devices linked to the infections.

By Ana Mulero • Oct. 13, 2016

ONC guide seeks to take the guesswork out of EHR contracts

Providers should beware of standard contract forms that limit their ability to negotiate more favorable terms.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 13, 2016

IBM adds Watson's cancer suite to employee benefits package

Employees battling cancer will get insights on treatment options and clinical trials.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 13, 2016

Population health's latest couple: 3M and Verily Life Sciences

The collaboration is another indication of the momentum fueling the market.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 12, 2016

Doctors outmatch algorithms in diagnosing patients

A growing number of hospitals are offering symptom checkers to help patients decide what level of medical care to seek.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 12, 2016

IBM and Siemens team up on population health management

The alliance marks Siemens’ entry into population health management.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 11, 2016