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Deep DiveWith CMS depression device on the line, analysts eye multibillion potential market
The government insurer may cover a clinical trial of LivaNova's vagus nerve stimulation in some cases as a last resort for severe depression. At the same time, some patients are turning to less invasive tech-driven therapies.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 07, 2019
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Cerner Q4 disappoints but CEO pledges to do better
The Kansas City-based EHR vendor reported lower-than-expected revenue due to a drop in technology resale.
By Samantha Liss • Feb. 06, 2019
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AHA roadmap to rescue rural hospitals calls for regulatory relief, new payment models
Other priorities include updating Medicare and Medicaid payment rates to cover costs of care and expanding access to telehealth, according to a new report from the hospital group.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 05, 2019
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Amazon's PillPack secures more state licenses, could be eyeing national rollout
"They will need to further scale up and build out full capabilities before a national rollout is possible," Leerink analyst Ana Gupte told Healthcare Dive.
By Samantha Liss • Feb. 04, 2019
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Meditech, Nuance partner on voice technology in EHRs
The aim is to improve clinician workflow and reduce administrative burden with voice-enabled electronic records.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 01, 2019
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Many health startups, like Theranos, lack peer-reviewed data to back claims
Of 18 current healthcare "unicorns," 10 had no highly cited published medical papers and three had no published papers at all, according to Stanford researchers.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 31, 2019
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Cybersecurity device plan seeks alignment of industry, regulators
A team led by representatives from BD, Mayo Clinic and FDA released a guide on managing the security of medical devices in clinical practice.
By Susan Kelly • Jan. 31, 2019
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Digital health must catch up to years of hype in 2019, HIMSS says
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society also forecasts the sector will face rising consumer pressures and see increased use of social determinants of health data.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 30, 2019
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Focus on usability, interoperability to help reduce health IT burden, groups tell ONC
Stakeholders also urged ONC to consider artificial intelligence tools as a means of relieving hassles from EHR use.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 29, 2019
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Deep DiveWhy home health tech is capturing investment in 2019
Startups and established providers alike are looking at the potential for devices and technology to help patients manage and receive their treatments from the comfort of home.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 28, 2019
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Deep DiveHIMSS19: 5 panels you don't want to miss
The healthcare world is buzzing about what to expect at the biggest IT conference of the year. Here are five key panels you should plan to attend.
By David Lim , Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 28, 2019
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Aetna, Anthem pilot seeks blockchain potential in healthcare
The initiative — which includes Health Care Service Corporation, IBM and PNC Bank — hopes to leverage blockchain for claims processing and health information exchange, among other potential uses.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 25, 2019
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NYP partners with Philips to offer remote patient monitoring
The program aims to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital readmissions.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 25, 2019
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Execs expect EHRs to dominate IT spend, find AI buzz 'confusing'
Tech budgets at healthcare companies are expected to grow by more than 20% this year, according to a new survey from Damo Consulting.
By Tony Abraham • Jan. 24, 2019
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Fitbit targets newest activity trackers at health, wellness plans
Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR are available solely through the company's corporate partners and affiliates.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 24, 2019
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American Well rolls out acute care telehealth cart for specialty access
Typical use cases for the 760 Cart include telestroke, ICU consults and telepsychiatry, according to the company.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 23, 2019
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Hospital groups push shared infrastructure, rules of road to boost interoperability
Data sharing barriers include lack of standard vocabulary between health IT platforms and changing regulatory requirements and timelines, the American Hospital Association and six other groups said in a report.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 23, 2019
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Private equity boost, upskilling workers among 2019 sector trends, PwC reports
With the average health insurance deductible triple what it was a decade ago, the consultancy believes 2019 could also be the year for value line products and services — similar to the Southwest Airlines approach.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 18, 2019
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eTransactions saw usage upswing in 2018: report
Findings from the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare show real momentum for electronic administrative transactions, a crucial step toward reducing physician burnout and increasing workplace efficiency.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 18, 2019
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Health chatbots show potential, but challenges remain
Key barriers to widespread adoption include lack of trust, handling of complex conditions and usability.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 18, 2019
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More seniors may soon be sporting Apple Watches with MA partnerships
Tapping into the Medicare market could be lucrative for Apple and a good business strategy for insurers, given the aging U.S. population and rising healthcare costs.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 17, 2019
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ONC releases 2019 Interoperability Standards Advisory
The latest edition includes a new interoperability need for sending prescriptions to pharmacies for controlled substances.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 17, 2019
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Last year broke records for digital health funding, M&A
Nearly 700 deals accrued $9.5 billion in venture capital and private equity in 2018, a 32% increase compared to the $7.2 billion raised in 2017 according to research firm Mercom.
By Tony Abraham • Jan. 17, 2019
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No single solution to patient matching challenge, GAO says
Questions about the accuracy of digital matching tools force providers to recheck results manually, according to the government watchdog.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 16, 2019