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McKesson lands $130M DoD secure messaging contract
The company's technology will be implemented across Military Health System to assist care coordination.
By Meg Bryant • April 8, 2016 -
MedStar disputes claim old IT flaw left system vulnerable to cyberattack
Warnings were issued to the health system in 2007 and 2010 that its application server could be manipulated by unauthorized users.
By Meg Bryant • April 8, 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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Report: CPOEs miss up to 39% of potentially harmful drug orders
In addition, the survey found nearly all reporting hospitals (96%) now have such systems — up from 33% in 2010.
By Meg Bryant • April 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Momentum is building for a national unique patient ID system
Members from the innovator community are attempting to push the adoption conversation forward.
By Meg Bryant • April 7, 2016 -
HHS task force outlines interoperability's trouble areas
Figuring out how to improve interoperability is more of an art form than a science, the task force said.
By Ana Mulero • April 7, 2016 -
FTC reveals online tool to help app developers follow regulations
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, the Office for Civil Rights, and the FDA assisted with the development of the interactive tool.
By Nina Flanagan • April 7, 2016 -
Study: Big variation in telemedicine adherence to medical guidelines
Adherence to guidelines varied by telemedicine provider and patient condition, a recent study showed.
By Nina Flanagan • April 7, 2016 -
Cedars Sinai, Techstars pick 11 startups for digital accelerator class
The accelerator program provides participants with $120,000 and three months of mentorship from healthcare and digital experts.
By Meg Bryant • April 6, 2016 -
Drone startup to start shipping medical supplies to Rwanda
Zipline will launch the world's first drone delivery of blood products this summer.
By Meg Bryant • April 6, 2016 -
Feds launch pilot for federated identities in health records
Up to $1 million in funding is available for pilot programs to enhance patient and provider access to online health information.
By Nina Flanagan • April 6, 2016 -
ACC16: Proteus Discover use reduced blood pressure, cholesterol
The tool includes an ingestible sensor the size of a grain of sand that is activated when it reaches the stomach.
By Nina Flanagan • April 6, 2016 -
Cumberland Consulting strengthens payer service through Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare acquisition
The group is expanding its market presence offerings via its third acquisition since 2013.
By Nina Flanagan • April 5, 2016 -
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Deep DiveACC16: mHealth clinical tests get people moving, show promising results
Presented research showed encouraging results but highlights the greater need to creatively redefine clinical tests for such tools.
By Jeff Byers • April 4, 2016 -
U.S., Canada issue hospital ransomware alert -- but is it too little too late?
After months of hospital cybersecurity threats popping up all over the country, officials warn hospitals such attacks are expected to increase.
By Heather Caspi • April 4, 2016 -
Government primes federal cybersecurity reporting rules for insurers
Insurers covering federal employees will have to satisfy new reporting requirements.
By Heather Caspi • April 4, 2016 -
Should providers worry that FBI unlocked a terrorist's iPhone?
Criminals and others bent on disrupting health systems may be emboldened by the FBI’s success in unlocking an iPhone.
By Meg Bryant • April 1, 2016 -
Denver Health CEO's departure coincides with $175M Epic EHR rollout
CEO Arthur Gonzalez stated he was retiring for personal reasons but has previously acknowledged difficulties making ends meet with a patient base that is only 10% privately insured.
By Meg Bryant • April 1, 2016 -
CAQH Index: E-admin transactions can save healthcare industry $8 billion annually
On the provider side, automated eligibility and benefits processes could save more than $5 billion every year, the nonprofit found.
By Nina Flanagan • March 31, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How women are rising above the male-dominated culture of health IT
The healthcare industry holds the largest gender pay gap in the U.S., where men earn about 7% more than women.
By Ana Mulero • March 31, 2016 -
MedStar Health IT systems nearly recovered from attack
MedStar called the attack "despicable" Wednesday as it worked to restore its systems.
By Heather Caspi • March 31, 2016 -
Alaskan legislation to expand telehealth services gets FTC support
Alaska's bill will enable providers who live out of state to perform telehealth services without a prior patient physical exam.
By Nina Flanagan • March 30, 2016 -
Epic health record exchanges up 300%
Epic's Care Everywhere platform exchanged close to a quarter of a billion patient records over the past year.
By Nina Flanagan • March 30, 2016 -
EHR provider NTT Data puts up $3 billion for Dell's IT services business
The deal comes as NTT Data is broadening its footprint in North America.
By Meg Bryant • March 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
This Text In: One question with athenahealth's COO Ed Park
As a technology company, you want to constantly be innovating. But in a heavily regulated environment such as healthcare, how do you navigate obstacles to stay agile?
By Jeff Byers • March 28, 2016 -
AHA pushes for flexibility on MU compliance
It shouldn't be an "all-or-nothing" approach, the organization argues.
By Heather Caspi • March 28, 2016
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