Labeling claims key to whether apps get FDA scrutiny

As more people turn to mobile apps and consumer gadgets to manage their healthcare, it’s important to read the fine print on that FDA stamp.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 12, 2016

MedStar-Uber partnership lets patients find rides lickety click

MedStar’s collaboration with Uber is part of a larger focus on digital technologies to improve access to care.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 11, 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

FTC takes on watchdog role, settles data encryption case for $250K

The agency went after an IT vendor for allegedly misrepresenting its level of encryption for patient data.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 11, 2016

Friday Rounds: Wheelin', dealin' and leavin' in the new year

The healthcare industry didn't waste any time kicking off the new year. Federal actions framed the week as one major insurer left the trade group AHIP.

By Jeff Byers • Jan. 8, 2016

Claim follow-ups costing hospitals 33% more than previous estimates

The survey suggests higher cost means claims follow-up could be costing providers $3.1 billion more than previously believed

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 8, 2016

Patient record matching challenges abound, AHIMA survey finds

The association suggests accurate patient matching can significantly impact patient care.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 8, 2016

Massachusetts behavioral health providers receive $1.3M in EHR grants

The Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHi) awards $1.3 million in grants to improve patient care, reduce costs, and ensure patient data security and privacy. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

Study: Nurses say ICU telemedicine tools enhance job performance

Published in the American Journal of Critical Care, the study of 1,213 nurses found 75% said using tele-ICU tools enhanced care. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

Ford launches health app challenge for wellness on the road

Ford Motor Company and Henry Ford Health System have launched an innovation challenge to reward employees who develop smartphone apps, wearables or in-vehicle systems that extend healthcare to the confines of a car. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

What the controversial CISA means for healthcare

The new cybersecurity measure, passed in the omnibus spending bill late last month, outlines its intent, but the real details are yet to be determined.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 7, 2016

Veran Medical Technologies' new patents cover software for lung cancer detection

The St. Louis-based medical startup says the two U.S. patents are key to its commercial success. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

Zipnosis' CEO on telemedicine's death, patient access' uprising

For startups to be successful, Zipnosis co-founder and CEO Jon Pearce notes companies have to look past the fee-for-service mentality and focus on providing transformative care. 

By Jeff Byers • Jan. 7, 2016

Poor in-house apps could cost hospitals millions, report finds

Nearly 7% of patients have switched healthcare providers because of poor online experience with customer service, including mobile apps, according to the new report.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

NantHealth acquires NaviNet to enhance industry communication

The need to increase communication between insurers and physicians fueled the acquisition decision.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 6, 2016

Obama signs law easing EHR meaningful use exemption process

Eligible providers could see speedier turnarounds on applications for exemption from the meaningful use requirements.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 6, 2016

Epic snaps up Mayo Clinic data center to the tune of $46M

The announcement signals Mayo’s increasing reliance on Epic for technical and healthcare software support.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 6, 2016

Health insurers look toward breaking down the big data walls

Siloed data are big barriers when it comes to health plans utilizing big data, but starting small and adding clinical value could provide the ROI insurers are looking for.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 5, 2016

New 3-D structures enhance global cancer database

London's canSAR database hopes the new features for 110,00 human molecules will help improve cancer treatments.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 5, 2016

CMS, ONC open suggestion box on quality data submission

The agencies are looking to reduce the reporting burdens on providers and developers.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 4, 2016

New biomedical informatics program to start at University of Chicago

The new program is in response to a growing shortage of specialists needed for data analytics. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 23, 2015

CMS online tool reveals Medicare drug spending disparities

The agency, while noting prescription drug spending increased by 12% in 2014, has launched a digital dashboard for the public to view drug spending and usage trends.

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 23, 2015

Drchrono brings EHR to iPhone

The company claims its app is the first "fully functional" EHR platform.

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 23, 2015

ONC makes some big changes with 2016 Interoperability Standards Advisory release

Six informative characteristics have been included to provide more context on the standards' maturity and adoptability.

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 23, 2015

8 takeaways from healthcare's 2015

From collapsing health co-ops and megamergers to the "Uber of healthcare," 2015 wasn't short on industry thrills and spills.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 23, 2015

Controversial cybersecurity bill slipped into omnibus draft

Many health IT groups say the legislation will enable the government to help private sector organizations secure their data. 

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 18, 2015