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CMS proposes site-neutral outpatient payment rates, flexibility in EHR program
The American Hospital Association is not happy with the decision over the proposed rule.
By Heather Caspi • July 7, 2016 -
NIH to deploy precision medicine to target breast cancer research among black women
Breast cancer incidence rates among black women have spiked 0.4% from 2008 to 2012, the American Cancer Society found.
By Heather Caspi • July 7, 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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Aprecia Pharmaceuticals raises $30 million for 3-D printed medicine
The pharmaceutical company's first FDA-approved product manufactured using 3-D printing was made available to the U.S. market earlier this year.
By Ana Mulero • July 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
5 ways virtual reality is disrupting healthcare
The global market for virtual reality in the healthcare market could reach $3.8 billion by 2020.
By Meg Bryant • July 7, 2016 -
Business agility key to surviving in today's fast-paced marketplace
Despite technological advances, communication remains a key challenge in managing a project team, a recent survey shows.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2016 -
Apple eyeing Health app to encourage iPhone users to become organ donors
Someone is added to the national transplant organ waiting list every 10 minutes, according to the White House.
By Ana Mulero • July 6, 2016 -
AHA's Health Forum champions 'Most Wired' hospitals
Most Wired hospitals are using telehealth to fill gaps in care and expand access to medical specialists, the survey found.
By Jeff Byers • July 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why McKesson is divesting its IT portfolio in favor of stronger drug distribution
Reaction to the news has been favorable, with several financial analysts giving the company a “buy” rating.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2016 -
ONC's new MACRA-required interoperability metrics look to mitigate reporting fatigue
Many of the comments received were related to four topics: burden, scope, outcomes, and complexity.
By Ana Mulero • July 6, 2016 -
Google DeepMind looks into AI for eye care with NHS partnership
The project with the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks to give providers a digital solution to detect eye defects faster.
By Jeff Byers • July 5, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How insurers use gamification for customer wellness
Interactive tools, such as gaming, can make payer products more attractive to consumers and motivate customers to adopt healthy habits.
By Julie Henry • July 5, 2016 -
Lawmakers call for patient notification after healthcare ransomware attacks
With the new guidance, the lawmakers want to make it clear that ransomware attacks are unlike other conventional cyberattacks.
By Naomi Eide • July 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Symptom searches carving out a rollercoaster relationship with doctor-patient conversations
As online searches become more sophisticated, a number of hospitals are offering them on patient portals.
By Meg Bryant • June 30, 2016 -
Coordinated Care Oklahoma first Cerner-based HIE to connect with DOD
Military personnel at Oklahoma bases can now have their EHRs available in the provider's health information exchange, which spans Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, and Kansas.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 30, 2016 -
Medsphere expands IT services with ChartLogic merger
The deal is expected to close today.
By Ana Mulero • June 30, 2016 -
AAI calls for dismissal of Texas Medical Board's appeal in Teladoc antitrust lawsuit
Teladoc CEO said in an interview with Healthcare Dive he is optimistic about the company's ability to come to a "mutually agreeable solution that provides consumers with the optimal access to care."
By Ana Mulero • June 30, 2016 -
Hacker posts 9.3M patient records for sale on dark net
In the face of growing ransomware attacks, HHS proposed steps healthcare entities can take to protect their databases.
By Meg Bryant • June 29, 2016 -
Genomic Data Commons expands patient data to 32,000 adults
The database signed a data-sharing agreement with the National Cancer Institute and Foundation Medicine.
By Jeff Byers • June 29, 2016 -
VA teams up with IBM's supercomputer Watson to expand precision medicine
The collaboration between the tech giant and the VA is a byproduct of Vice President Joe Biden's Cancer Moonshot efforts.
By Ned Pagliarulo • June 29, 2016 -
Women taking lead in solving their own health issues
Jokingly referred to as bikini medicine, female health is a $55 million market.
By Meg Bryant • June 29, 2016 -
CMS receives upwards of 3.8K MACRA comments
Monday was the last day to provide comment on the proposed MACRA implementation rule.
By Jeff Byers • June 28, 2016 -
McKesson, Change Healthcare join forces to form new company
The move comes after rumors McKesson was considering to sell off its IT unit.
By Jeff Byers • June 28, 2016 -
Medtronic expands heart failure portfolio with $1.1B HeartWare acquisition
The deal marks Medtronic's second recent medical device acquisition.
By Jeff Byers • June 27, 2016 -
Name-your-price health startup expands to orthopedics
Need a shoulder adjustment? Name your price.
By Meg Bryant • June 24, 2016 -
Facebook: Forthcoming new age in personal data sharing will boost healthcare
Healthcare organizations may soon be able to tap increasingly enlightened consumers for data, Facebook says.
By Heather Caspi • June 23, 2016
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