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CMS announces important ICD-10 testing dates
The new testing period for a sample group of providers will run April 26 through May 1, 2015.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Patient info held hostage in data breach threat
What health IT lessons can hospitals learn from this incident at Clay County Hospital?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 22, 2014 -
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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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The hidden cost of a merger: Health IT
Considering a partnership? Don’t forget to consider the cost of combining technologies.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 22, 2014 -
New start-up offers equipment sharing for hospitals
The company has "Uber-ized" hospital-based medical equipment.
Dec. 19, 2014 -
AMA takes issue with meaningful use penalties
The American Medical Association voiced its displeasure with the stringent penalties delivered to healthcare organizations.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Google Ventures ventures more aggressively into healthcare, life sciences
In 2014, more than one-third of the venture capital invested by Google Ventures went into healthcare and life sciences start-ups—a 9% increase from 2012 and 2013.
By Nicole Gray • Dec. 19, 2014 -
257K Meaningful Use providers face payment reductions
Medicare-eligible providers who don't successfully attest to meeting MU standards by December could see reimbursement cuts of up to 5%.
Dec. 18, 2014 -
HHS to give $665M to innovative states
Awards will go to organizations that show they improve quality, affordability and accessibility.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 18, 2014 -
How the Sony hack reveals deeper healthcare privacy issues
The hack culled information from a third party, putting it beyond the purview of HIPAA.
Dec. 18, 2014 -
Study: Wearables to save 1.3M lives by 2020
But should physicians be prescribing them?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 17, 2014 -
What the Sony Pictures hack has to do with HIPAA
Some very private health data was revealed as a part of the now-infamous hack.
Dec. 17, 2014 -
ATA to begin accrediting virtual visit providers
The program is "designed to ensure transparency and patient safety as online services for healthcare proliferate."
Dec. 16, 2014 -
McKesson launches healthcare venture fund
Got a healthcare startup? You might want to email Tom Rodgers at McKesson Corp.
Dec. 15, 2014 -
Demand for health informatics jobs outpacing supply
Employers are struggling to fill posts with qualified IT professionals.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Dealing with data breach from the inside
How can hospitals and practices prevent data breaches when the culprit is not outside hackers or a stolen laptop, but inappropriate staff access from within?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Walgreens launches virtual physician app
The pharmacy giant joins Rite Aid, CVS and others in targeting consumers with cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 11, 2014 -
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 -
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
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