Vendor leaves unprotected health records of 1.5 million online

The data were accessed only by the single IT professional who found it.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 25, 2015

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

California's new website compares medical costs, insurance payments

California Healthcare Compare provides comparison shopping for medical consumers. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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