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

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

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Interoperability

Interoperability is a long term-challenge for the healthcare industry, but the Trump administration has big ambitions to improve data sharing and patient access — even though its plans so far have few details.

By Healthcare Dive staff

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Despite being a high priority, many hospitals rely on outdated methods to manage inventory and related costs, according to a survey conducted by Sage Growth Partners for SCM vendor Syft.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

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 Parduhn • 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 Parduhn • 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

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

Verily launches eye disease screening algorithm in India

The algorithm also has won CE mark approval, the company said, but it did not reveal its plans for the technology in Europe.

By Susan Kelly • Feb. 26, 2019

Amazon's senior leader of healthcare and AI talks disruption, Amazon Web Services

Healthcare Dive met up with Taha Kass-Hout at HIMSS to chat all things Amazon and health IT.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Feb. 25, 2019

OneLife, AT&T partner on health-tracking watch

With Apple, Fitbit and Samsung all making plays, the company will face competition to break into the space.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 25, 2019

GE selling off biopharma business in $21.4B deal

Danaher's massive buy bolsters its life sciences unit. GE, meanwhile, plans to strengthen its balance sheet with the cash infusion and is reportedly pausing IPO plans for GE Healthcare.

By Andrew Dunn • Feb. 25, 2019

DispatchHealth teaming up with Philips to bring on-demand healthcare to seniors

A pilot program with Mercy Care members in Arizona seeks to reduce costs while increasing access to care.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 22, 2019