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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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TrendlineAgentic 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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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 -
New York gov. signs telehealth parity into law
Deductibles, co-insurance or other conditions for coverage of telemedicine cannot differ from those for in-person visits.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 13, 2015 -
Survey: Charging patients for EHR access may violate HIPAA
Many providers mimic their individual state's photocopy policy for public records requests, a tactic that would appear to flout HIPAA regulations.
Jan. 12, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why physicians are increasingly drawn to clinical apps
Two-thirds of physicians report using a mobile app on the job, although finding the right one can involve sifting through dozens of peer recommendations.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 12, 2015 -
CMS extends ICD-10 testing deadline
Providers now have until Jan. 21 to apply for testing.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 12, 2015 -
Report: CIOs satisfied, but want more recognition, resources
CIOs are gradually playing a broader and more direct role in improving care—and they want the resources to do it well.
Jan. 9, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The Friday Dive: A Q&A with the lead researcher behind the most promising antibiotic in decades
Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week.
By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 9, 2015 -
The app that may be able to predict depression
Emerging apps may be able to detect mental illness by tracking everyday use of a patient's cell phone.
Jan. 8, 2015 -
Proposed regulations for Stage 3 could relax rules
Included in the proposal currently being reviewed by the White House: A single definition for "Meaningful Use."
Jan. 8, 2015 -
EHR confidentiality: An 'emerging issue'
Why practices should consider system confidentiality when handling information for adolescents.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The wearable bandwagon: Should providers jump on?
"I don't think my doctor wants to see my Jawbone data," says one researcher from a new PwC study.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 8, 2015 -
Allina and Health Catalyst ink $100M joint venture
Allina is mitigating its risk by giving Health Catalyst a chance to share in the wealth it helps create. Will the grand experiment work?
Jan. 7, 2015 -
Survey: Over half of physicians won't attest to Stage 2 in 2015
Does this news surprise anyone?
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 7, 2015 -
The biggest win for the VA telehealth program
The new program figures from the Department of Veterans Affairs suggest that it is poised to become an industry model for telehealth. But which clinical area came out on top?
Jan. 6, 2015 -
VA to expand already-massive telehealth program
The program has already accounted for a 34% reduction in readmissions for participants.
Jan. 5, 2015 -
Accenture snags new 5-year Healthcare.gov contract for $563M
The firm that fixed Obamacare once gets a five-year stint to run the Healthcare.gov site.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 31, 2014 -
Physician network recognized for achieving Stage 7
Only 6% of ambulatory clinics reach this milestone.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Unencrypted laptop leads to breach settlement for Boston Children's Hospital
The breach compromised the personal information of 2,100 patients and counting.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The 5 biggest successes and 5 biggest failures of 2014
A glimpse at the most outstanding ups and downs of this year in healthcare.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Should ONC decertify non-interoperable EHRs?
Critics say while interoperability is important, decertifying closed systems en masse could destabilize the healthcare industry.
Dec. 22, 2014
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