Health IT: Page 162
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Deep Dive
Should providers charge patients for portal access?
Will asking patients to pay for portal use turn them off, or does it make sense for them to share in the cost burden?
By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 2, 2015 -
ONC sets 2017 interoperability deadline
The long-awaited 10-year road map is here.
By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 30, 2015 -
Trendline
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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UPDATED: CMS intends to shorten Meaningful Use reporting period
Hospitals can breathe a sigh of relief.
Jan. 29, 2015 -
FTC 'Internet of Things' report ignites beltway scuffle
While the report was not specific to healthcare, the impact of the suggested regulations would almost certainly have a stifling impact on some Big Data initiatives.
Jan. 29, 2015 -
Study: How do you put a value on health IT?
Finding the formula to distinguish the value of IT still a major challenge
Jan. 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Top exec Q&A: What CIOs need to know about FHIR
What’s so great about the new standards framework?
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 29, 2015 -
University Medical Center signs 10-year Cerner deal
The timing of the announcement may not be accidental.
Jan. 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why hospitals should care about net neutrality
The debate has the potential to impact the ability of hospitals to utilize online and mobile tech efficiently.
By Heather Caspi • Jan. 29, 2015 -
AHA finds shortcomings in 21st Century Cures telemedicine provisions
The bill would heavily encourage health IT, but the AHA sees key limitations.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 29, 2015 -
Beth Israel to allow patients to add notes to their own EHRs
The Boston hospital will be one of the first health systems to introduce OurNotes, part of the OpenNotes movement.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Can hospitals trust e-learning as a recruitment tool?
According to a new study from the World Health Organization, e-learning is just as good as traditional training for health professionals.
By Heather Caspi • Jan. 27, 2015 -
UVA to test eConsults/eReferrals EHR model
The eConsults model is the same one incorporated by the Mayo Clinic's AskMayoExpert website last year.
Jan. 26, 2015 -
SHIP grants spur interest in digital tools
More funding could drive big growth for telehealth in 2015.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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.
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Mayo taps Epic for EHR, revenue cycle management
Jilted in the deal are GE and Cerner.
Jan. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
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