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Cerner, Epic 'fall behind' upstarts in infection surveillance, KLAS says
A poll of about 50 provider groups found Epic's efforts on surveillance software don't match expectations and Cerner users cite concerns with issue resolution and report accuracy.
By Meg Bryant • March 15, 2019 -
Cleveland Clinic creating center for AI in healthcare
Projects underway include machine learning models to predict patient length of stay and readmission risk and improve cancer detection.
By Meg Bryant • March 14, 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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Telehealth underused by federally qualified health centers, analysis finds
Centers use telehealth largely for behavioral health sessions with patients, though some store-and-forward activities and remote patient monitoring also occur, according to the report by RAND Corporation.
By Meg Bryant • March 14, 2019 -
Hill-Rom plans $180M Voalte takeover to boost connected care unit
The acquisition will give the hospital equipment maker a communications system to complement its portfolio of smart devices.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 13, 2019 -
Healthcare prices rose but use fell across US from 2012-16
Metro areas along the coast tended to have higher prices than in the Midwest, but there were many examples of neighboring areas with "starkly different" price levels, according to the Health Care Cost Institute.
By Meg Bryant • March 12, 2019 -
Diagnostic errors compounded by EHRs still No. 1 patient safety concern
Other major issues in the ECRI Institute's list of top 10 worries include overuse of antibiotics, clinician burnout and the growing but loosely regulated use of mobile health technologies in the home.
By Meg Bryant • March 12, 2019 -
Opinion
You don't think you have a patient matching problem. But will your patients agree?
Mark LaRow, CEO of patient matching company Verato, weighs in on HHS' new information blocking and interoperability rules and what they could mean for the industry.
By Mark LaRow • March 11, 2019 -
23andMe to gauge Type 2 diabetes risk
The genetic testing company sees a big market opportunity in the chronic disease and argues risk is currently underscreened.
By Maria Rachal • March 11, 2019 -
Hospitals missing opportunity to increase EHR integration
Just over a third of purchased hospitals switched to the acquiring health system's primary EHR following the transaction, according to a Health Affairs analysis.
By Meg Bryant • March 8, 2019 -
Livongo Health readies for IPO later this year
The chronic disease management startup has hired Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan Chase to underwrite its IPO, according to The Wall Street Journal.
By Meg Bryant • March 8, 2019 -
More than half of hospital leaders see supply chain improvement as path to higher margins
Despite being a high priority, many hospitals rely on outdated methods to manage inventory and related costs, according to a survey conducted by Sage Growth Partners for SCM vendor Syft.
By Meg Bryant • March 7, 2019 -
CIO priorities vary by level of EHR deployment, survey finds
Organizations in the early stages of using a platform see cybersecurity and interoperability as top interests, ahead of analytics and patient engagement, according to CHIME and LexisNexis Risk Solutions.
By Meg Bryant • March 7, 2019 -
Retrieved from Lyft on October 17, 2017
Lyft teams up with blockchain platform as it preps for IPO
The partnership with the ride-hailing app will allow Solve.Care users to schedule rides to hospitals, doctor offices and pharmacies.
By Meg Bryant • March 7, 2019 -
Trump admin floats publicizing provider-payer negotiated rates
While still just a request for comment, pushback from doctors and hospitals is likely to be fierce.
By Shannon Muchmore , Rebecca Pifer • Updated March 8, 2019 -
Quarter of healthcare organizations had mobile-related security compromise in past year
More than half of industry organizations learned of a breach from a customer or partner, according to Verizon's Mobile Security Index.
By Meg Bryant • March 6, 2019 -
Amazon Web Services working with Beth Israel Deaconess in AI push
The Boston teaching hospital used AWS machine learning to optimize scheduling for 41 operating rooms and improve inpatient flow.
By Meg Bryant • March 5, 2019 -
Livongo, Cedars-Sinai double down on voice tech
The product announcements come as voice tools are gaining traction and companies like Amazon and Google are looking for ways to expand their presence in healthcare.
By Meg Bryant • March 1, 2019 -
EHR shortcomings harm care coordination, risk patient safety, study finds
Gaps in EHR design and functionality lead to more workarounds and affect care team communication, according to a new PLOS One report.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 28, 2019 -
More research needed on effects of HIT-supported clinical pathways, study finds
The most frequently reported health IT interventions are clinical decision support, modified electronic documentation and computerized provider order entry, according to a new JAMIA analysis.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 28, 2019 -
MassBio gives report card on state's digital chops
The trade group cited the talent pool and data access as hurdles to overcome, calling the state's current health IT infrastructure "archaic and difficult to access."
By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Teladoc sees big hike in visits but posts 'disappointing' 2019 guidance
The New York-based telehealth company beat its own 2018 guidance and Wall Street expectations for revenue, but fell short on first quarter and yearly guidance, sinking shares by 8%.
By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Opinion
What 150 healthcare executives can teach us about consumerism
Optum Advisory Service's Becca Lococo sums up a recent panel touching on data, interoperability and partnerships.
By Becca Lococo • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Crossover Health snags online-only primary care platform Sherpaa Health
The deal speeds Crossover Health's goal of providing "technology-enabled primary care throughout the country," CEO and founder Scott Shreeve said.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Nearly 300 breaches last year exposed 11.5M patient records, Bitglass says
The report reflects a trend of fewer breaches in the healthcare sector, but more records affected.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Doctor On Demand rolls out virtual care platform for primary care
The telehealth vendor is targeting its Synapse platform at health plans and employers.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 26, 2019
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