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Survey finds 75% of physicians used EHRs in 2014
ONC analysis shows physicians using EHRs 4% more in 2014 than 2013.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Feds announce plan for 1M-record EHR database
The database will be open to patients and providers, including a wide range of study results.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Trendline
Artificial intelligence
Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.
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Survey shows HITECH stimulus program fell short
A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation survey finds challenges in the post-HITECH nation.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015 -
ONC releases Health IT Strategic Plan for next 5 years
ONC sets to modernize the nation's health IT infrastructure and increase digital health information.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015 -
CMS fact sheet outlines Medicare EHR negative payment adjustments
Hospitals failing to demonstrate meaningful use for EHRs will experience Medicare payment cuts.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015 -
California's new website compares medical costs, insurance payments
California Healthcare Compare provides comparison shopping for medical consumers.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Deep Dive
A look behind hospitals' new online physician reviews
The trend provides transparency, but not much else, for participating health systems.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association release floodwall of data, welcome Axis
The database has already allowed one company to identify potential healthcare savings of more than $3 million.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 24, 2015 -
FTC reigns in false claims by mobile healthcare apps
FTC fines company $150,000 for mobile app claiming to improve eyesight.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 23, 2015 -
No state exchanges have fully operational IT capabilities, GAO says
Despite nearly $1.45 billion spent on state marketplace IT systems, much work remains to be done.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Insurance startup raises $100M to impact senior care through data
Clover Health is taking aim at the big Medicare health insurance companies through its use of data.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 21, 2015 -
NIH aims to enroll 1M+ in precision medicine database
Will partnership in research draw the desired number of participants?
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Population health studies could widen healthcare gaps, researcher says
It's not just the absolute numbers that matter, but equity in achieving improved population health.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 21, 2015 -
VA to consolidate 1,000 websites into one portal
The new central hub, Vets.gov, will streamline access to various services.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Banner Health all-in for Cerner EHR
Banner Health ditches a $115 million Epic EHR system at two recently acquired hospitals.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Confusion caused as software flags potential readmissions, study says
A new study adds skepticism to government's readmissions reduction program.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
FDA
World's first "digital" pill under FDA review
The "chip within a pill" device may be the first digital medication.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Sen. Schumer stumps for vote for cybersecurity bill
Could improved data sharing about cybersecurity threats between private companies and government be on the horizon?
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
FBI puts cybercrime on blast with device security PSA
Be aware of device vulnerabilities criminals can exploit, the agency warns.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Excellus hack a 'textbook case' of long-term exposure
Hacks that last months, even years, are all to common, experts say.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 16, 2015 -
ONC launches health IT complaint website
The agency seeks to help complaints get to the appropriate federal government official.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 16, 2015 -
OIG report exposes HealthCare.gov contract mismanagement
“CMS did not always comply with federal regulations regarding designation and certification requirements for contracting officer’s representatives,” the report stated.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 15, 2015 -
CIOs pressed to realize value from EHRs
Optimization is hot as the majority of health IT leaders have yet to see EHRs improve productivity.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 14, 2015 -
EHR 'gag clauses' prohibit criticism, transparency
Critics contend the clauses hide the scope of EHR glitches and failures.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 14, 2015 -
HIMSS Analytics releases 2015 telemedicine study
A new survey provides insight into the five-year outlook for telemedicine usage.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 14, 2015
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