Investigators say HealthCare.gov hit with 316 security incidents

The GAO said although there was no personal information released, the website's security flaws seem to be focused around the data services hub.

By Nina Flanagan • March 24, 2016

Telemedicine and alternative payment models: An apt fit

Will new federal regulations help make APMs and telemedicine go together like peas and carrots?

By Meg Bryant • March 24, 2016

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Artificial intelligence

Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.

By Healthcare Dive staff

How is IoT changing healthcare?

While the space is still on the come up, regulatory integration will likely start stepping into the healthcare IoT world.

By Ana Mulero • March 23, 2016

FTC Commissioner Julie Brill resigning at the end of March

During Brill’s six-year tenure, the FTC has stepped up its oversight of health data security protections.

By Meg Bryant • March 23, 2016

Apple takes a charge at healthcare, introduces open-source health app platform CareKit

CareFirst’s first app targets patients with Parkinson’s disease.

By Meg Bryant • March 23, 2016

23andMe enabling iPhone users to share DNA data with medical researchers

Users need to give consent in order to contribute their DNA information, which will be stored by 23andMe rather than Apple. 

By Nicole Gray • March 22, 2016

Docent Health's CEO on the industry's shift from transactions to interactions

Docent Health is blending technology and human-centric services to help patients navigate the complex loom of their healthcare journey.

By Jeff Byers • March 21, 2016

Can technology shape the future of behavioral health?

Despite security and privacy challenges, technology is moving behavioral health forward and shows promise. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 19, 2016

McKesson announces layoffs, to shed 1,600 U.S. employees

After the company announced it's intentions earlier this week, shares fell 3.5% last Thursday.

By Jeff Byers • March 18, 2016

Interoperability is all the rage. Why don't we have it?

Middleware software being developed by companies could offer a near-term fix to the EHR interoperability conundrum. 

By Meg Bryant • March 17, 2016

ACA exchanges have 6% fewer insurers this year, says Sen. Sasse

Sen. Ben Sasse's report on ACA exchanges shows that there are not enough insurers on board, leading to higher costs for consumers. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 17, 2016

Independence Blue Cross now provides telemedicine coverage

The company says this will expand members' options for access to healthcare. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 17, 2016

Healthcare providers urge CMS adoption of 90-day MU reporting period

Healthcare providers are pushing CMS to adopt a 90-day reporting period rather than the full-year period CMS has proposed. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 17, 2016

HIE growth limited to a few states, report says

Only a few states are increasing health information exchange adoption (HIE), a new report says. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 17, 2016

HealthSpot selling assets after bankruptcy

HealthSpot has $23.37 million in liabilities and is selling off its assets of $5.17 million. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 17, 2016

Quitting NY CMIO compares $764M EMR launch to Challenger disaster

The outgoing exec is urging for an "external review" before the upgrade goes live in April.

By Jeff Byers • March 16, 2016

OIG report says HHS needs to improve data security

A recent Office of the Inspector General report shows ten areas where HHS needs to tighten data security measures. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 16, 2016

Oscar attracts former Google VP as new CTO

Allen Warren replaces Oscar's last CTO, Fredrik Nylander, who previously hailed from Tumblr.

By Heather Caspi • March 16, 2016

A patient journey with an app at each turn: hospital multi-app strategy done right

Patient journeys consist of multiple mobile moments, which can and should be captured by healthcare brands, but it's a challenge for hospital marketers and IT departments.

March 15, 2016

Brace yourself: CDC, CMS to add about 5,500 new ICD-10 codes in FY 2017

"We're going to need a bigger code set," says the federal government.

By Nina Flanagan • March 15, 2016

New nonprofit bets on developing Austin's 'innovation district' as a medical hot spot

Medical care, research, and entrepreneurial endeavors will come together under the nonprofit's guidance.

By Heather Caspi • March 14, 2016

HHS takes heat over hazy HIPAA technical guidance, 'holding up' innovation

Developers and providers are still in the dark about the rules in the mobile environment, several legislators complain.

By Heather Caspi • March 14, 2016

Medical reform tied up by question of mandatory NIH funding

Democrats and Republicans are seeking a bipartisan solution.

By Heather Caspi • March 14, 2016

HealthCare.gov CEO assuages marketplace fears, stresses stability

HealthCare.gov CEO Kevin Counihan recently addressed a health exchange forum and promoted the maturity of the marketplace. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 10, 2016

Oregon considers software vendors for health insurance marketplace

The state is reviewing proposals from four companies to develop a new software platform for its health insurance marketplace. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 10, 2016