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Deep Dive
Hospitals are finding new apps to tackle an old problem: Patient no-shows
While Uber and Lyft are often talked about, other companies are also helping to drive down the average $3 million annual cost of no-shows.
By Meg Bryant • April 21, 2016 -
ODH, Watson Health add tool to growing digital behavioral health landscape
The cost of treating people with mental health issues is 75% higher than for people with other medical conditions, according to CMS.
By Meg Bryant • April 20, 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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EmblemHealth employees stage protest after 250 layoff notices confirm IT outsourcing
CEO Karen Ignagni said outsourcing the work was part of "crucial" modernization for the company's future.
By Naomi Eide • April 20, 2016 -
Healthcare IT executives spending more for security, study says
Although 60% of the polled executives said they are spending more on data protection, 96% still felt vulnerable to cyberattacks.
By Nina Flanagan • April 20, 2016 -
Not sure how to deal with cybersecurity? NIST says new guidance is imminent
As hospital cybersecurity incidents are making mainstream media headlines, the agency is gearing up to provide best practices for developing secure software and systems.
By Nina Flanagan • April 19, 2016 -
Court awards Epic $940M in intellectual property lawsuit
A Wisconsin jury awarded the company compensation for compensatory and punitive damages in their case against Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
By Nina Flanagan • April 19, 2016 -
VA puts $624M Epic scheduling system contract on hold
The agency is testing a cheaper upgrade using its own software.
By Meg Bryant • April 15, 2016 -
Xerox, California enter Medicaid IT settlement agreement
DHCS entered into an agreement with Xerox in 2010 to upgrade the state's Medi-Cal computer system.
By Nina Flanagan • April 14, 2016 -
Ransomware, tax fraud numbers way up in healthcare, reports say
Ransomware is up 35% and healthcare accounted for the highest number of data breaches in service industries last year.
By Nina Flanagan • April 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
PHRs: What's stopping more consumers from viewing them
Many think a recent prediction that adoption of patient health records could reach 75% by 2020 is far from realistic.
By Meg Bryant • April 14, 2016 -
ONC study: Regional extension centers boost EHR adoption rates
Sixty-eight percent of eligible professionals who received incentive payments under Stage 1 of the MU program were assisted by RECs, according to the analysis.
By Meg Bryant • April 13, 2016 -
Researchers confirm first 'reanimated' limb using implanted technology
A flexible microchip, which sends brain signals to muscles, was inserted in the subject's brain two years ago.
By Jeff Byers • April 13, 2016 -
American Cancer Society, IBM to join war on cancer using supercomputer strength
By creating a virtual cancer advisor, the companies hope clinicians will be motivated to share personalized guidance.
By Ana Mulero • April 13, 2016 -
Survey: 75% of hospitals were targets of ransomware
Almost half of the respondents were uncertain whether they would pay ransom in the event of an attack.
By Nina Flanagan • April 13, 2016 -
Mayo Clinic, GE Ventures unveil IoT platform for cell, gene therapies
Vitruvian Networks will provide software and a manufacturing platform.
By Nina Flanagan • April 12, 2016 -
HHS wants YOU to help define interoperability measurements
With the goal proving elusive, federal officials aim to keep progress on track.
By Heather Caspi • April 11, 2016 -
GAO report highlights ACA state exchange security flaws
Hundreds of thousands of users' data were vulnerable to hackers in California, Kentucky and Vermont's exchange websites.
By Heather Caspi • April 11, 2016 -
Johns Hopkins to cast wide net for new investment officer
The departure of Kathryn Crecelius comes at a time when U.S. college endowments returns are at a three-year low.
By Meg Bryant • April 8, 2016 -
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 -
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
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