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UnitedHealth doubles down on telemedicine with app in employer-sponsored plans
The insurer currently contracts with Teladoc, American Well and Doctor on Demand to offer virtual visits, though it is in talks to partner with local providers.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 10, 2019 -
From robots to staplers, a top 10 list of medtech safety hazards
The nonprofit ECRI identified increased use of certain devices outside of acute care settings and adoption of some technologies before safety is fully assessed as common themes in its annual ranking.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 10, 2019 -
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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Confidence, investment in AI remains high, Optum says
Health executives plan to invest almost $40 million in AI-related projects over the next five years, according to a survey, up more than $7 million from last year's estimate.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Frustrated patients ready to switch providers over poor digital experience, report finds
Patients are seeking more clarity on bills and flexible payment options. More than half want out-of-pocket cost estimates and creative payment options, according to the survey.
By Samantha Liss • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Startup Devoted says it's 1st MA plan to offer Apple Watch
It's not the first time Apple has made a wearables deal with an insurer, but does represent the tech giant's first concrete foray into Medicare Advantage.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 8, 2019 -
Livongo scores biggest diabetes contract yet
Investors reacted to the news of the BCBS federal employee program agreement by bumping up Livongo's shares more than 18%.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 8, 2019 -
Hospital electrification will lead corporate renewable procurement in next 5 years: Deloitte
Interest from corporations in renewable energy creates opportunities for utilities to offer green tariff programs, Deloitte's U.S. renewable energy principal said.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Radiologists call for ethics guidelines on AI
"AI developers ultimately need to be held to the same 'do no harm' standard as physicians," an international coalition said.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Fitness trackers could aid care of patients with respiratory disease symptoms, research suggests
The results highlight the potential of activity trackers and other monitoring devices to alert providers more quickly to changes in a patient's medical condition, leading to less expensive, more convenient care.
By Linda Wilson • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Seniors curious but cautious on virtual care
Adults ages 50 to 80 express a high amount of interest in telehealth options, but are less open to virtual care when seeking treatment for more serious issues, according to a new survey.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 2, 2019 -
UPS to expand its medical drone delivery to providers nationwide
The company's current operations involve transporting temperature-sensitive blood and other medical items using drones capable of carrying up to five-pound loads over 12 miles.
By Morgan Forde • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Payers roll out 2020 MA plans with increased focus on social determinants
"Clearly, Medicare Advantage has the ability and the opportunity to innovate in ways that's just harder under fee-for-service," said Sean Creighton, managing director with Avalere.
By Shannon Muchmore • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Software vulnerability could endanger medical devices, federal agencies warn
The alerts expand the list of vendors with operating systems that could be exploited due to vulnerabilities known as URGENT/11. Medical devices affected include an infusion pump and an anesthesia machine.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Venture capital investing in digital health cools in Q3
An update from Rock Health showed funding for digital health companies remains near all-time highs but is slowing, while a separate analysis found startups are increasingly partnering with established life sciences companies.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Novartis, Microsoft ink 5-year AI alliance
Personalizing eye disease treatment and improving CAR-T manufacturing are first on an agenda the companies hope will better prove AI's utility in medicine.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Alphabet hires ex-FDA commissioner to lead health strategy, policy
The company's acquisition of Robert Califf comes roughly a year after its subsidiary Google hired ex-Geisinger CEO David Feinberg to lead health strategy.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 1, 2019 -
Q&A
Disruption or integration? Fitbit's health leader discusses the role of wearables in healthcare
Healthcare Dive sat down with Amy McDonough, general manager and SVP of Fitbit Health Solutions, to talk about the wearables giant's competitors, its Premium offering and how it's always been a healthcare company at the core.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 1, 2019 -
DOJ charges 35 people in $2.1B Medicare genetic testing fraud scheme
CMS also announced it took adverse administrative action against testing companies and providers who filed more than $1.7 billion in claims to Medicare.
By David Lim • Sept. 30, 2019 -
More than 70% of hospital data breaches include sensitive info
Researchers suggested policymakers require health systems and other companies provide standardized documentation of what data was compromised following a breach in addition to the number of patients affected.
By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 26, 2019 -
To pitch Pre-Cert to Congress, FDA builds a case first
Enforcement mechanisms and the decision of how the experimental pathway will fit into the current 510(k), De Novo and PMA routes are among the details lawmakers will need to eventually address, an agency official said.
By Kim Dixon • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Amazon launches virtual medical clinic for Seattle employees
The trial, called Amazon Care, includes in-person followup doctor visits at an employee's home or office, along with at-home prescription drug delivery.
By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 25, 2019 -
AI just as effective as clinicians in diagnostics, study suggests
Still, researchers cautioned that the data is sparse and warned against sweeping conclusions, noting "the narrow public body of work comparing AI to human physicians."
By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 25, 2019 -
Sponsored by eFax Corporate
J2 Global takes up the cause for cloud fax technology on Capitol Hill
As regulators proposed rule changes excluding cloud-fax from interoperability standards - eFax wasted no time.
By John Nebergall, SVP, GM - Fax • Sept. 25, 2019 -
Heal, a medical house calls startup, acquires Doctors on Call
With the acquisition, Heal will be available to 75 million people in Atlanta, California, New York, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., the company said.
By Linda Wilson • Sept. 24, 2019 -
Q&A
Intel's David Ryan on the past and future of AI in healthcare
The tech giant best known for computer chips is working to speed up the pace of digitization in healthcare.
By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 20, 2019
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