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

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Agentic AI

Agentic AI shows promise for alleviating healthcare tasks without requiring much human intervention. But the industry is still figuring out how to harness its independence without introducing undue risk.

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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

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

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