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Study: Early technology adoption boosts revenue growth
A new study concludes that healthcare organizations often don't take advantage of this opportunity, except where mHealth is concerned.
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Legislation would shorten Stage 2 attestation period
The bill comes shortly after the final rule was released late last month, calling for a 365-day reporting period.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 18, 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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Blue Cross plans make big profit on sale of health IT firm
Two Blue Cross companies, working with a private equity firm, have sold software service company TriZetto for $2.7 billion.
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Apple's HealthKit soon to be tested in major hospital pilots
Both Stanford and Duke University are planning to integrate the app into clinical trials for chronic disease management.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Are EMRs profitable or problematic?
Nobody knows. Why can't research reach a consensus?
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 countries where hospital administration costs are lower than the US
U.S. hospitals rank highest in administrative costs, but dramatic reductions are possible.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Obama admin faces backlash over proposed Stage 2 reporting rule
It's official: the backlash to Stage 2's final rule has begun, with health organizations warning that the reporting period requirements could force providers out of the program.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Employers' use of telemedicine expected to increase dramatically
Hospitals can work with employers on providing telemedicine services, which studies show can greatly benefit patients.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Epic hires lobbyists to improve its interoperability image
The software provider is trying to improve its image to vie for a Pentagon contract. But can it change it in time?
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Family practice docs lose 48 minutes per day on EHRs
Nearly 90% of respondents to a new study said data management functions were slower after adopting electronic records.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 12, 2014 -
FDA
UnitedHealth's big data firm growing rapidly
This is a massive database of de-identified patient data. Just how strict are the company's privacy protections?
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Feds release new plan for HIPAA audits
Providers get some short-term relief, but will face higher scrutiny on HIPAA follow-through in the future.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Majority of nurses now using mobile devices on the job
Search engines and social sites help nurses with clinical decision making.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 11, 2014 -
ONC announces final EHR certification rule
The new rule includes increased flexibility for providers and formally extends the Stage 2 deadline.
By Katie Bo Williams • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on September 09, 2014
Is the Apple Watch a disappointment for healthcare?
Some industry members expected more functionality from the highly-anticipated tracking device.
By Katie Bo Williams , Tammy Worth • Sept. 10, 2014 -
VA plans to launch health app store
The VA's new mHealth apps are designed to provide vets with smarter and quicker access to healthcare data.
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
State interest piqued by interstate licensing compact
How likely is the new Federation of State Medical Boards model legislation to come to fruition?
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Louisiana Medicaid EHR program overpaid hospitals by millions
80% of analyzed hospitals failed to comply with federal regulations.
By Katie Bo Williams • Sept. 9, 2014 -
PricewaterhouseCoopers pitching open source EHR to Department of Defense
The global consulting firm is working with two commercial EHR vendors.
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 9, 2014 -
ICD-10 could worsen patient safety reporting
A new study found that the transition could create some serious inaccuracies.
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Mayo Clinic partners with IBM's Watson for clinical trials
Mayo hopes to speed up clinical trial timelines and increase participation with the help of the cognitive computer.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Is digital health funding approaching 'bubble' stage?
Will we see a lot of digital health companies bite the dust in the next few years?
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What CVS' new branding strategy means for providers
CVS' goal is not to replace major healthcare providers, but to be chosen over current competitors and increase in-store sales.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Hackers breach Healthcare.gov
Can new leadership prevent future problems, and will November enrollment be impacted?
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 8, 2014 -
EMRs cut patient volume while raising revenue
...and the boosts in revenue are not a result of upcoding, according to researchers.
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 8, 2014
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