Study: Multisector partnerships lower death rates in communities

Fragmented delivery and financing systems for public health and social services have limited the effectiveness of population health efforts, the University of Kentucky researchers say.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 11, 2016

Where new partnership opportunities are advancing public health efforts

Cooperation can help reduce the fragmentation in today’s healthcare delivery system, says Jim Hickman, CEO of Better Health East Bay.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 10, 2016

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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

American Well and NewYork-Presbyterian partner on virtual visits

The initiative is part of NYP’s OnDemand suite of digital health services.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 10, 2016

Mayo Clinic warns 17K of infection risk from contaminated heater-coolers

The CDC notified healthcare providers of the potentially life-threatening infections from Liva-Nova's heater-coolers last month. 

By Ana Mulero • Nov. 10, 2016

Lawmaker seeks answers to CMS' delay on EpiPen Medicaid rebate dodge

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a Nov. 30 hearing to discuss Mylan’s settlement with the Department of Justice.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 10, 2016

Genomics: Heralding a new diagnostics era

Genetic variants linked to Alzheimer’s disease can now predict a person’s risk years before dementia sets in.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 10, 2016

OCR: Beef up authentication to prevent cybercrime

Some security pros wish HHS’ Office for Civil Rights had pushed harder on multifactor authentication.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 10, 2016

Johns Hopkins betting big on reducing medical errors

Diagnostic errors should be considered a top priority for the entire industry, Johns Hopkins Hospital President Dr. Redonda Miller says.

By Ana Mulero • Nov. 9, 2016

ECRI: Infusion errors top 2017 potential health technology hazards

The institute's annual list draws attention to the most dangerous safety issues in the coming year.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 9, 2016

Why this campaign represents healthcare's greatest opportunity yet

Athenahealth's Jonathan Bush on election day weighed in on the 2016 presidential election and what it means for the industry.

By Jonathan Bush • Nov. 8, 2016

Privacy remains hurdle in harnessing power of personal data

The digital revolution may have a hard time pressing forward as issues around rights and security remain unresolved.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 3, 2016

ONC reveals initial winners in data sharing challenge

The three-phase challenge has a cumulative prize amount of $250,000.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 3, 2016

FDA clears digital stethoscope for telehealth use

The tool, part of a larger telehealth platform, aims to replicate in-person doctor exams from a remote location.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 3, 2016

What's up with Apple in healthcare?

The tech giant appears poised to move beyond fitness apps to fully regulated medical technologies and clinical support systems.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 3, 2016

FDA calls for boxed warning on Essure labeling

Essure has been linked to thousands of reports of serious and frequent health complications. 

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 2, 2016

Apple hires Duke U. mobile heath expert Ricky Bloomfield

This is the third high-profile hire for Apple’s health team this year.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 2, 2016

Cybersecurity Roundtable Transcript Fall 2016

This is a transcript for a cybersecurity roundtable Healthcare Dive held in late October 2016.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 1, 2016

Survey: Security, care team coordination driving mobile workflow investments

Physician acceptance is both the key success measure and the greatest challenge with mobile secure text messaging, the Spõk survey shows.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 1, 2016

5 takeaways from the healthcare cybersecurity front lines

Cyberattacks are all the rage right now. What do hospital C-suites need to know?

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 31, 2016

Anthem subpoenaed over cybersercurity knowledge prior to that massive 2015 data breach

In a class-action lawsuit, the plaintiffs seek to prove Anthem was aware of its security shortcomings prior to its 2015 breach.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 31, 2016

Patient ratings added to Dialysis Facility Compare website

CMS is furthering its push for transparency and improved accuracy in star ratings.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 31, 2016

MACRA, ONC oversight final rules hint at HHS' health IT master plan

The recently released final rules have a significant health IT effect for reporting, regulatory requirements and small practices. 

By Luke Gale • Oct. 29, 2016

Cleveland Clinic shines light on 10 game-changing medical innovations

Topping the list is harnessing the microbiome to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 28, 2016

AI: Making clinicians jobs a little easier

The goal of cognitive computing is to make knowledge workers more effective, says Digital Reasoning’s Hal Andrews.  

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 27, 2016

AHRQ developing a 'better mousetrap' to enhance patient safety monitoring

The rate of medical errors is still too high — about 120 events per 1,000 hospital stays, AHRQ’s Jeffrey Brady says.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 27, 2016