Cerner CEO to begin cancer treatment

Neal Patterson recently announced he has been diagnosed with soft tissue cancer. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 26, 2016

EHR bigwigs join new Carequality Interoperability Framework

The framework aims to advance secure, interoperable health information exchange.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 25, 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

Carlyle Group drops price for Symantec's Veritas to $7.4B

The deal, originally announced in August, was set for Symantec to receive $8 billion in cash. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 25, 2016

Omnyx's digital pathology system could be close to FDA approval

The company says an FDA approval for the system could occur thanks to a device reclassification with fewer regulatory requirements. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 25, 2016

Secretive startup Vizzario raises $2M, hints at use for eye-care tech

The company hasn't divulged what the money will be used for, but its website highlights eye diagnostic technology.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 25, 2016

Practice Fusion eyeing 2017 IPO

The cloud-based EHR boasts a client base of 30,000 physician practices and 5 million patient visits per month.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 22, 2016

HealthSpot files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, shutters telehealth kiosks

HealthSpot offered telemedicine kiosks for retail and workplace locations. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 21, 2016

Table manners set to change as digital health market evolves

Digital health firms raised a total of $4.5 billion in venture capital in 2015 but competition is getting fierce as the field becomes more crowded and firms focus on connecting consumers with payers and providers, rather than just counting calories and steps.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 21, 2016

Survey: Those with high-deductible plans not price shopping

Having "skin in the game" is not enough to encourage provider comparisons.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 21, 2016

For your consideration: FDA issues medical device security recs

The draft guidance addresses both premarket and postmarket cybersecurity concerns.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2016

CMS: MU still in full effect, shift to value-based care will take time

In a blog post, federal officials set to clarify the "will they/won't they?" tension over the meaningful use program.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2016

CHIME rings in $1M national patient identifier contest

Patient misidentification can potentially harm patients and cost organizations money. CHIME is looking to change that.

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 20, 2016

J&J to cut 3,000 jobs in major shakeup—is it a prelude to an acquisition?

The layoffs will stem from the firm's medical devices division and take place over the next two years. 

By Sy Mukherjee • Jan. 19, 2016

Olympus to revamp duodenoscope tied to infections

The company is recalling the devices in light of evidence that proper cleaning is insufficient to remove bacteria.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 19, 2016

Apple quietly ramps up medtech expertise

The tech giant's hiring pattern suggests its working to raise its profile in digital health.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 19, 2016

Meet MACRA, health IT's next great hope

As meaningful use is set to be phased, MACRA switches focus to value-based payments. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 19, 2016

Lyft rises to patient transportation occasion in NYC

Gunning for Uber, Lyft is targeting the medical transport market as a major opportunity.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 15, 2016

CMS launches online resource, helps states update IT systems

The online resource will help states abide by new regulations requiring them to upgrade Medicaid IT systems into those with industry-proven standards. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

CPSI acquires rival Healthland Holding

Computer Programs and Systems Inc. has acquired one of its EHR rivals in a deal valued at $250 million. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

Healthline Media raises $95M, spins off from parent company

Healthline, a consumer health website, plans to invest more into editorial content, add videos, and launch apps. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

Google files digital health patent for medication reminder

Google has recently filed several patents related to digital health ranging from an electronic tattoo that senses galvanic skin responses to a cancer-fighting smartwatch. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

WEDI CEO Devin Jopp resigns

As head of WEDI, Jopp played a leading role in advancing ICD-10. 

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 14, 2016

End of MU brings celebration, speculation

While many are glad to see the program go, some are serving judgement until seeing what comes next.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 14, 2016

CMS acting admin announces end of meaningful use program

With the program set to end this year, providers will no longer be rewarded by CMS for using technology. Going forward, focus will be on patient outcomes via the merit-based incentive pay systems created last year by federal policy. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 13, 2016

UPMC teams with Utah firm to rein in care costs

By commercializing its cost management tool, UPMC hopes to help other health systems adopt data-driven healthcare practices.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 12, 2016