GAO: Veterans' access to primary care lacking

Newly enrolled veterans are having difficulty scheduling primary care visits and experiencing wait times of up to more than two months. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 21, 2016

Fitbit considers the complex waters of clinical technology

Analysts warn the company's plans to move into the market could bring regulatory hurdles from the FDA.

By Nina Flanagan • April 21, 2016

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Interoperability

Interoperability is a long term-challenge for the healthcare industry, but the Trump administration has big ambitions to improve data sharing and patient access — even though its plans so far have few details.

By Healthcare Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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