Pew urges HHS to mandate device IDs in Meaningful Use rules

But does the already-struggling program have the bandwidth to support another requirement?

Jan. 26, 2015

Texas puts the brakes on telemedicine, provider sues

Per an emergency rule, physicians in the Lone Star state are now barred from prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine.

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 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.

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7 signs it's time to break up with your EHR

Change is hard and expensive. How can practices know when it's necessary? 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015

FDA draft mHeath guidance meets with mixed response

The guidance addresses low-risk general wellness devices. 

Jan. 23, 2015

AMA coalition calls for big changes to meaningful use program

The coalition believes that meaningful use goals may actually harm patients, or have a "downstream effect on public safety." 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 23, 2015

ONC names its first chief information officer

Dr. Michael James McCoy will develop ONC clinical policy with an emphasis on big data. 

Jan. 22, 2015

Mayo taps Epic for EHR, revenue cycle management

Jilted in the deal are GE and Cerner.

Jan. 22, 2015

Data attacks on the rise in 2015: How hospitals can manage the risk

How can healthcare organizations mitigate threats?

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 22, 2015

Healthcare.gov shares consumer data with third parties

The administration says the site's connections to data firms were intended to help improve the consumer experience.

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 22, 2015

3 key data security issues HITRUST needs to consider

The Health Information Trust Alliance has formed a working group of healthcare execs and IT professionals to examine cybersecurity issues. What should they be considering? 

Jan. 22, 2015

Study: EHRs make little difference in coordinating care

Despite the fact that more than 70% of US physicians use EHRs, nearly half don't receive the patient information they need.

Jan. 21, 2015

Survey: Patients expect providers to interact digitally

Increasingly, consumers consider the convenience of the digital tools a provider offers when selecting a doctor. 

Jan. 21, 2015

Survey: Execs predict quick return on population health investments

New KPMG analysis shows that 20% of respondents believe that health IT and data investments will deliver returns in just one to two years.

Jan. 21, 2015

HITRUST forms group to heighten cybersecurity

Do you really want to entrust security standards to the government?  

Jan. 20, 2015

Telehealth vendor seized opportunity from Kaiser strike

Telemedicine vendor eTherapi turned the Kaiser mental health worker strike into an opportunity.

Jan. 20, 2015

States tightening data security laws

Comfortingly for hospitals, some new legislation includes safe-harbor rules for companies that implement specific data security plans.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2015

E-prescribing of controlled substances gaining ground

E-prescribing technology can help put the "control" back in controlled substances, but as of 2013, only three in 10 pharmacies were equipped to handle e-prescribing.

Jan. 16, 2015

Few doctors use smartphones for EHR access

Why bother? It's easier to just text, physicians say. 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 16, 2015

Physician group rips EHRs

The ACP criticized tech companies and regulatory bodies alike for loading down EHRs with requirements that have little to do with patient care.

Jan. 15, 2015

Athenahealth acquires Razorinsights to move into hospital market

After two years of planning, athenahealth makes its move into the 50-bed and under sector.

Jan. 15, 2015

4 IT vendors you should be watching in 2015

Our pick for some of the up-and-coming—or poised to falter—health IT names. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 15, 2015

Google revealed as partner in defense EHR bid

The tech giant's extensive search engine tools allow "population management in its purest definition." 

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 15, 2015

House bill would shorten Stage 2 reporting to 90 days

Legislators once again picked up the debate over whether Meaningful Use rules should be watered down.

Jan. 14, 2015

Does VC involvement undermine interoperability?

While the healthcare industry is desperately seeking interoperability, investors may have the opposite incentive. 

Jan. 14, 2015

Federal court invalidates substantial EHR patent claim

A patent troll tried to claim the very concept of the EHR was his intellectual property. Several large providers with in-house EHRs can breathe a sigh of relief. 

Jan. 13, 2015