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

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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

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

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

ACC16: 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