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IBM, NVIDIA team up on 'world's fastest' deep learning tool
IBM PowerAI is designed to train computers to think and learn as humans do.
By Meg Bryant • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
New Intermountain CEO targets 3 public health goals
After spending about 17 years at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Marc Harrison explains why he likes having people around him who are empowered to try new things, move quickly and even occasionally fail.
By Ana Mulero • Nov. 15, 2016 -
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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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Opinion
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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