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Oscar to reward members whose fitness band data looks good
Oscar co-founder Mario Schlosser was inspired by Flo, the perky Progressive Insurance TV commercial spokeswoman. But are there risks to the program?
Dec. 10, 2014 -
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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Outdated software leads to $150K fine for HIPAA breach
Something as little as outdated software caused big data problems for one Alaska provider.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Should bodycams be used in hospital EDs?
Could implementing bodycams help reduce the practice of "defensive medicine"?
Dec. 9, 2014 -
Patients want data security more than convenience
Investing in fancy new technology won't excite patients unless data is truly under lock and key.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 8, 2014 -
ONC releases new strategic federal IT plan
Will the new plan address widespread interoperability concerns?
By Katie Bo Williams • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Study: Most docs motivated by dollars to adopt EHRs
But how much do physicians love their EHRs beyond "meaningful use" incentives?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Hospitals may get Meaningful Use break
A new draft bill may allow hospitals that got behind on Stage 2 to catch up—and perhaps collect incentives.
Dec. 8, 2014 -
FCC official touts telemedicine's progress in rural states
Which state has made the most progress in adopting telemedicine technology? And what factors have led to that success?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Social media gaffes have scared off hospitals
A series of hospital employees who posted things they shouldn't on social media outlets have spooked some hospitals from using a necessary marketing medium.
By Anne Zieger • Updated June 1, 2021 -
Telemedicine proving its worth for musculoskeletal patients
But are patients embracing the technology—and will reimbursement issues stalemate expansion?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 5, 2014 -
How one CA hospital's wearable requirement improved compliance
The program places sensor monitors on patients in bed to track their movement and determine when they need to be turned to avoid development of pressure ulcers.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What hospitals are doing to reduce readmissions in 2015
Readmissions waste at least $26 billion annually, and the pressure is on to reduce that number.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Report: HIEs are not financially stable
That's despite the $600 million of federal funding allocated to support their growth, according to Rand. Still, it's not all bad news.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Hospital social media use varies by hospital characteristics
Which kinds of hospitals show the highest rates of social media activity?
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Sophisticated hackers successfully targeting healthcare execs
The hackers are native English speakers who are familiar with investment lingo and the inner workings of healthcare companies.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 3, 2014 -
'Snooping' Cleveland hospital employee breaches data for 692
Data breach: It's not always due to international hackers or laptop thieves.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 2, 2014 -
AHA says FDA should hold device makers accountable for cybersecurity
It's not just up to hospitals and other organizations to protect patient data, says the association.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Health IT job postings drop slightly
What's with the pre-holiday slump?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Study: Providers increasingly outsourcing revenue cycle management
While revenue cycle management costs run from $30 to $90 per transaction, outsourcing RCM lowers expenses, researchers say.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 26, 2014 -
FDA
ProMedica's new incubator to nurture medical device innovations
ProMedica's launch in Toledo, OH is a win for medical device startups.
By Marisa Torrieri • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Google Glass: All it's cracked up to be for the healthcare market?
Google Glass may not be the next big thing for consumers, but what about healthcare?
By Marisa Torrieri • Nov. 25, 2014 -
FDA
Bill would relax federal oversight of EHRs
Even if the draft bill becomes law and eases regulation a bit, some oversight mechanisms would remain in place.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 25, 2014 -
US healthcare cloud to hit $3.5B, but security challenges remain
Barriers to cloud adoption include security and performance, according to a new Frost and Sullivan report.
By Marisa Torrieri • Nov. 24, 2014
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