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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 -
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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.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
EHR 'gag clauses' prohibit criticism, transparency
Critics contend the clauses hide the scope of EHR glitches and failures.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 14, 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 -
Deep Dive
Are you prepared for the ICD-10 deadline?
“There is no grace period.”
By Julie Henry • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Partners, Health Catalyst invest in population health
The two aim to jointly commercialize technology for care management and improve outcomes.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 11, 2015 -
New York-based plan Excellus experiences third largest HIPAA breach, affects 10M
The company is working with the FBI to determine the scope of the breach.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 11, 2015 -
ACP: Docs should have direct patient-physician contact before telemedicine consult
American College of Physicians urges doctors to use judgement for when remote care is appropriate.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Study: Many EHR platforms fail to meet ONC requirements
More than a third of reviewed vendors failed to meet ONC certification.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How not to be a victim of a decertified EHR
Following the fall of SkyCare, providers should ask if their EHR product is at risk.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Fed watchdog tells IRS to beef up ACA database security
The report, recently released to the public, found planned interagency testing was not completed.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 10, 2015 -
University of Utah Health Care thanks software for keeping costs down
A computer program that tracks costs and outcomes is cutting excess expenses.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Who owns patient data?
The answer isn’t as simple as you might think.
By Julie Henry • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Epic, athenahealth only vendors to gain EHR market share with no losses in 2014
KLAS report finds three EHR vendors showed growth last year.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Microsoft study: EHR databases can leak personal data
The study findings will be highlighted at the Association for Computing Machinery’s Conference on Computer and Communications Security in October.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 9, 2015
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