FCC's wireless spectrum ruling has plenty of healthcare skeptics

It all comes down to whether buffer zones will be sufficient to protect hospital devices from radio frequency interference.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 13, 2015

Computer error denies 35,000 combat vets healthcare enrollment

The veterans are automatically eligible for five years of free healthcare. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 12, 2015

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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

Joint venture spotlights population health

The move comes as demand for health tools continues to increase.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 12, 2015

Healthcare apps put high-tech spin on house calls

Several startups are vying for top dog.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 12, 2015

Yelp to provide healthcare consumers with decision-making data

Data will include ER wait times, facility fines and reported deficiencies.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 11, 2015

FCC: Unlicensed devices can operate on same frequency as medical monitors

The agency says the devices should not interfere with the monitoring technology -- a position disputed by the hospital industry.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 11, 2015

Optum will remain healthcare.gov's lead contractor -- for now

Two companies seeking to take over that post have contested their losing bids.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 11, 2015

Illinois Blue Cross BlueShield unveils value-based care model

The new model will use quality and cost data to inform decision-making.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 10, 2015

What the Merge Healthcare deal means for IBM

Massively powerful supercomputing + health records = enormous research opportunities and profit potential.

By Randy Lilleston • Aug. 7, 2015

IBM buying Merge Healthcare for $1 billion

The acquisition is the latest as IBM moves aggressively into the healthcare IT sector.

By Randy Lilleston • Aug. 6, 2015

Lockheed Martin launches big new healthcare tech alliance

Health IT providers, medical technology companies, and academic institutes are joining together to advance public health and the Internet of Things.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 6, 2015

Did HITECH's meaningful use provisions really bolster EHR adoption?

A 5-year review in JAMIA suggests they had less effect than you may expect.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 6, 2015

Another healthcare data hack affects 3.9M people

Medical Informatics Engineering said data breach exposed names, address, Social Security numbers, birthdates and health records. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 5, 2015

How an online program is helping hospitals monitor patient nutrition

The Nestle program is free.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 4, 2015

FDA issues Hospira infusion systems security alert

Hackers have found a way to remotely change the dose being given to patients.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 4, 2015

Military's EHR contract with Cerner should advance interoperability

The plan is to use the new system to achieve interoperability with civilian organizations.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 4, 2015

Experts: NIST draft is a start on mobile device security, but gaps remain

This step-by-step guide aims to help healthcare organizations better protect patient data.

By Heather Caspi • July 30, 2015

Cerner, Leidos, & Accenture win massive $4.3B Defense Department EHR contract

The suspense is over, and the companies have come away with the historic health IT contract after beating out major rivals like Epic.

By Sy Mukherjee • July 29, 2015

Athenahealth CEO: healthcare Internet here in five years

More than half of all hospitals now use EHRs, according to data from ONC. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 29, 2015

Chinese investors to pay $120M for SHL Telemedicine

China expands its reach into the Israeli market.

By Nina Flanagan • July 29, 2015

New guide can help increase mobile data security

The National Institute of Standards and Technology released the draft guide last week.

By Julie Henry • July 27, 2015

Senate panel to seek meaningful use rules delay

Providers are concerned that fulfilling requirements will be out of their hands.

By Heather Caspi • July 24, 2015

ONC releases patient safety roadmap

A national Health IT Safety Center is also in the works.

By Nina Flanagan • July 23, 2015

AthenaText offered free to providers

Up next from athenahealth, according to the company: The ability to exchange patient charts securely using the app.

By Nina Flanagan • July 23, 2015

What other HIEs can learn from Great Lakes Health Connect's growth

"I think in the HIE world we're kind of in the early stages like the ATM, where we've got probably more than we need," says the Great Lakes Health Connect exec director. 

By Heather Caspi • July 23, 2015