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CVS exec: 'We don't discount Amazon'
Big insurers are wary of the e-commerce giant, but say they haven't closed the door on any potential collaboration.
By Rebecca Pifer • May 3, 2019 -
Epic, Cerner control 85% of large hospital EHR space, KLAS reports
Cerner had the most new hospital EHR deals for the second year in a row, thanks to its VA deal, which includes 147 acute care and 20 specialty contracts, according to a new report.
By Meg Bryant • May 2, 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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CMS approves Livongo as Medicare Advantage provider
The health tech company has been expanding its platforms beyond diabetes management to include hypertension, weight management, diabetes prevention and behavioral health.
By Susan Kelly • May 2, 2019 -
Teladoc revenue hits $128M in Q1, visits up 75%
The virtual care provider exceeded the 1 million visit threshold for the first time this quarter, CEO Jason Gorevic told investors.
By Meg Bryant • May 1, 2019 -
More than third of outpatient providers want to replace EHRs, IT tools
Ease of use is the top factor in choosing a new EHR, followed by product functionality and interoperability, according to new research by Reaction Data.
By Meg Bryant • April 29, 2019 -
Legacy systems, employee error leave hospitals, devices vulnerable to cyberattacks
Improper handling and storage of patient files, often due to poor organizational policies and procedures, can give hackers the upper hand over healthcare organizations, according to new research from threat detection firm Vectra.
By Meg Bryant • April 26, 2019 -
Cerner hits Q1 expectations despite bookings drop
"We are doing too many things and we believe we can do better if we target our attention on areas that represent the largest and most profitable growth opportunities," CFO Marc Naughton said about the EHR vendor's new focus.
By Rebecca Pifer • April 26, 2019 -
FTC accuses Surescripts of monopolizing e-prescribing markets
The commission alleges the health IT vendor, owned by some of the biggest PBMs and pharmacies, used exclusivity agreements and threats to stop customers from using other platforms.
By Shannon Muchmore • April 25, 2019 -
Humana, Doctor On Demand launch virtual primary care plan
The new plan, called On Hand, includes a dedicated primary care provider and low copays.
By Meg Bryant • April 25, 2019 -
Mayo Clinic accelerator picks include AI, remote patient monitoring tools
Six startups were selected for the first round of a program aimed at exposing early stage medtech companies to investment and go-to-market opportunities.
By Meg Bryant • April 25, 2019 -
Months after buyout, athenahealth to cut 4% of jobs
The staff cuts come after the company was acquired by Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital in a $5.7 billion deal.
By Samantha Liss • April 25, 2019 -
EHR checks on inappropriate GI testing saved hospital $168K, study shows
Use of the hardwired EHR alert reduced the number of unneeded tests by nearly half, according to a report published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
By Meg Bryant • April 25, 2019 -
'Meet PillPack': Amazon rolls out Rx delivery direct marketing
The marketing provides a peek behind the curtain of the famously secretive e-commerce giant, which has edged into healthcare in recent years and sent shocks to traditional players fearing disruption.
By Rebecca Pifer • April 24, 2019 -
Consolidation, consumerism top of exec minds
Telehealth, artificial intelligence and staffing shortages are next on the list, according to a survey from analytics firm Definitive Healthcare.
By Tony Abraham • April 23, 2019 -
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HHS drops 2nd TEFCA iteration, extends interoperability rules comment period
With three new TEFCA documents in addition to a facelift on the first draft, the government is narrowing a common set of data exchange principles for health IT providers and users to adopt.
By Rebecca Pifer • April 22, 2019 -
EHR data increasingly used to inform clinical care decisions
Hospitals that can send, find, receive and integrate EHR data from outside sources are twice as likely to use that data as hospitals with less interoperability, according to new data from ONC.
By Meg Bryant • April 18, 2019 -
AI poised to 'transform' medical imaging, radiology society says
Earlier this month, FDA outlined in a white paper its vision for a framework to regulate artificial intelligence algorithms that change based on real-world learning.
By Susan Kelly • April 18, 2019 -
VA snafus prompt bipartisan call for more EHR oversight
An unflattering status report, GAO criticism and the VA CIO's absence during a congressional hearing are just a few of the reasons senators want extra control over the project.
By Tony Abraham • April 18, 2019 -
Physician telehealth use up 340% since 2015, survey finds
Among specialties with high burnout rates, willingness to use telehealth runs high but actual use is still low, according to the American Well report.
By Meg Bryant • April 17, 2019 -
Best Buy, Target jump into at-home medical device market
The partnerships give both medical device companies an opportunity to reach a broader audience through mass merchant retailers, and tightens the relationship between healthcare and retail.
By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2019 -
FDA
Sutter, UPMC, DNAnexus partner on MS sequencing study
The collaboration comes as more health systems begin to integrate gene sequencing into patient care.
By Meg Bryant • April 16, 2019 -
Digital health investment interest strong, but could be in for slowdown
Of the more than 250 healthcare sector respondents to a recent Venrock survey, 36% said capital markets will become more difficult for early-stage health IT startups and 16% predicted fundraising will be tougher at all stages.
By Meg Bryant • April 15, 2019 -
Teladoc partners with Cincinnati Children's on pediatric telehealth platform
The pact comes as Teladoc has been expanding its global footprint and products through service rollouts and acquisitions outside the U.S.
By Meg Bryant • April 12, 2019 -
Patient satisfaction doubles when docs address bad reviews
When physicians respond directly to the criticism, they can cut dissatisfaction dramatically, the survey found.
By Tony Abraham • April 12, 2019 -
Healthcare again tops industries for cybersecurity attacks, data breaches
Breach notifications triggered 34 investigations by the HHS Office for Civil Rights in 2018, up from 22 the previous year.
By Meg Bryant • April 11, 2019
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