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Deep Dive
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 -
Trendline
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 -
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 -
FDA
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Drchrono brings EHR to iPhone
The company claims its app is the first "fully functional" EHR platform.
By Nina Flanagan • 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 -
Deep Dive
Peering into the health IT crystal ball for 2016
Healthcare IT leaders share views on what's next in mHealth, cognitive computing, and more.
By Heather Caspi • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Texts encourage patients to exercise more, study finds
The researchers concluded mHealth facilitates behavioral change.
By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Symantec predicts worse cyberattacks in 2016
The security vendor's top predictions for 2016 include more cybercrime and data breaches for the healthcare industry.
By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 17, 2015 -
More than 200 telemedicine laws introduced nationwide in 2015
A new report from the National Conference of State Legislators finds all but eight states introduced at least one telemedicine-related bill this year.
By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Report: 2015 venture capital digital health deals topped $4.3B
While the number of venture capital deals is down, the average value of a deal increased from $14.7 million in 2014 to $15.6 million in 2015.
By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Payers weigh in on Cadillac tax, digitization and more for 2016
Industry stakeholders share their varied viewpoints, with many agreeing on similar themes.
By Heather Caspi • Dec. 16, 2015 -
AHA, CHIME call for Stage 3 meaningful use delay to 2019
The organizations' comments compliment AMA's warning physicians may abandon the program due increasing frustration in complying with burdensome requirements.
By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 16, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Verizon report finds 90% of industries suffer a PHI breach
The healthcare industry should take cues from the retail and finance industries to secure point-of-sale data, says the study's lead author.
By Jeff Byers • Dec. 16, 2015 -
FDA debuts open-source Web portal for next-generation sequencing
The new web platform, called precisionFDA, is a push towards a future where treatments are tailored to each individual based on their DNA.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Dec. 15, 2015 -
CMS publishes physician scores against AMA advice
Incomplete data may give consumers the wrong idea, the AMA says.
By Heather Caspi • Dec. 14, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What's ahead in 2016 for healthcare?
As federal regulations wind down and megamergers become the norm, there may be big changes in the healthcare market.
By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 14, 2015
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