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Fitbit hires Snapchat lobbyists to improve privacy image
Legislators have voiced concern that device companies will sell information to groups like insurers, where the data could be used to discriminate against beneficiaries.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 18, 2014 -
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 -
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Interoperability is a long term-challenge for the healthcare industry, but the Trump administration has big ambitions to improve data sharing and patient access — even though its plans so far have few details.
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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 -
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 -
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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
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