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Cerner expands federal investment with acquisition of VA software consultant AbleVets
Virginia-based AbleVets is one of the key IT companies in the controversial plan to transition vets from the VA system to private healthcare services.
By Ron Shinkman • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Surescripts CEO on monopoly accusations, private sector's role in interoperability
Healthcare Dive talked with Surescripts' Tom Skelton about the Federal Trade Commission's contention the e-prescription vendor is a monopoly and the company's row with an Amazon PillPack contractor, among other topics.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 21, 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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Humana, Microsoft ink 7-year deal for cloud services
The payer, which already partners with telehealth vendor Doctor on Demand for virtual primary care visits, will also develop similar tools with Microsoft.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Google nabs ex-Obama official DeSalvo for new chief health role
Karen DeSalvo will report to ex-Geisinger CEO David Feinberg, advising him on providers, doctors and nurses across the Verily and cloud computing businesses.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 18, 2019 -
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Deep DiveThe forgotten ones: Ransomware preys on the resource-poor
When Brookside Medical Center was hit with ransomware, it refused to pay. The practice was forced to shutter.
By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 18, 2019 -
Microsoft lands new partner in race to reliable speech-to-text, EHR documentation
Burlington, Massachusetts-based Nuance will transfer its internal infrastructure and hosted products to the tech giant's cloud as part of the agreement.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Health IT advisory group targets price transparency, data security with eye toward 2020
HITAC members floated the idea of establishing a workgroup focused solely on price transparency, with one panel member calling it an area of "high interest, especially for consumers."
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Novartis takes step back from marketing Pear prescription digital therapeutics
The move at Sandoz comes as recently minted CEO Richard Saynor refocuses the Novartis unit.
By Kristin Jensen • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Fitbit, Bristol-Myers, Pfizer partner to speed earlier diagnosis of AFib
The two drugmakers sell Eliquis, an anticoagulant for stroke prevention in people with atrial fibrillation, which reached nearly $4 billion in sales over the first six months of this year.
By David Lim • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Malware targets individual healthcare employees, not always VIPs
Malicious emails most often used URLs (77% of cases) rather than attachments to deliver infected code, according to a report from cybersecurity vendor Proofpoint.
By Linda Wilson • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Ancestry takes on 23andMe, rolls out genetic health test services
The company will be working with Quest Diagnostics and Illumina to sell the laboratory developed tests. It does not currently have a relationship with LabCorp, according to an executive.
By David Lim • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Hospitals, manufacturers could donate cybersecurity software under proposed regs
With the cost of protecting systems from malicious hackers increasing, the idea to tweak the anti-kickback laws recognizes some physician practices don't have the resources or expertise to keep pace, one lawyer said.
By David Lim • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Amazon Textract now HIPAA-eligible as tech giant expands AI portfolio
Of Amazon's $3.1 billion in operating income last quarter, more than half came from its cloud services business. AWS expects the expansion of its HIPAA-eligible offerings will lead to increased business from its healthcare customers.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 11, 2019 -
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 Parduhn • 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 -
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 Parduhn • 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 Parduhn • 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 Parduhn • 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 Parduhn • 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
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