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Cerner's VA go-live expected in 2020
Lawmakers worry a lack of stable leadership and transparency at the VA could undermine implementation of the $16 billion project.
By Meg Bryant • June 28, 2018 -
VA nominee Wilkie says he doesn't support agency privatization
Robert Wilkie also said he wouldn't go live with a new EHR system at the agency until it had been properly tested.
By Jeff Byers • June 27, 2018 -
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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AHA, industry groups slam proposed CMS interoperability requirements
CHIME urged the agency not to conflate speeding data exchange with true interoperability in its comments on the proposed 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment rule.
By Meg Bryant • June 27, 2018 -
GE to spin off healthcare unit in latest restructuring
Moody's and investors applauded the move, which comes amid a reboot of the health division.
By Meg Bryant • June 27, 2018 -
Consumerism gaining steam in healthcare, but progress is slow, survey finds
Nine in 10 healthcare leaders said improving the customer experience is a high priority for their organization.
By Meg Bryant • June 26, 2018 -
Pew offers CMS advice to boost inpatient rule interoperability
The nonprofit said the agency's effort to improve interoperability faces three key barriers: matching health records to the correct patient, gathering data from health records and limitations on describing clinical information.
By Les Masterson • June 25, 2018 -
Wildflower buys Providence St. Joseph women's health platform
The sale is the second "incubated solution" from the health system sold over the past year.
By Les Masterson • June 24, 2018 -
New CMS database aimed at interoperability in post-acute care
The Data Element Library includes health IT standards to facilitate collection and exchange of patient health information.
By Meg Bryant • June 22, 2018 -
Salesforce aims new cloud tool at payers
The service integrates health records, claims data and authorizations into a single dashboard and puts a focus on consumer satisfaction.
By Meg Bryant • June 22, 2018 -
Omada Health launches new programs for obesity-related diseases
One program offers personalized interventions for people with diabetes.
By Meg Bryant • June 21, 2018 -
Veritas' Verscend to buy healthcare payment company Cotiviti
The new, merged business will operate as a private healthcare IT company.
By Les Masterson • June 21, 2018 -
Ascension spins out hospital automation tool service
Named Agilify, the unit seeks to help hospitals with repetitive tasks.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 21, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Telebehavioral health finding its niche
Providers are exploring new tech options, but there's still work to be done to integrate mental health services into the larger healthcare delivery system.
By Meg Bryant • June 21, 2018 -
FDA
FDA unveils software Pre-Cert update
The agency hopes to finalize the working model by the end of the year and launch a large-scale pilot program in 2019.
By Meg Bryant • June 21, 2018 -
Walmart wins patent for medical records stored on blockchain
The patented system would allow first responders to access data if a person is incapacitated.
By Meg Bryant • June 20, 2018 -
BCBS of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic forge pact on tech coverage
The five-year agreement calls for a joint governance structure to assess advancements in areas such as radiation therapy and genomics.
By Meg Bryant • June 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Hospital CEO pay rises steadily, but still lags many sectors
Median CEO pay at hospital and health systems is stable with very modest increases in the range of 2.5% to 3% year-over-year.
By Les Masterson • June 20, 2018 -
Humana, Walgreens expand primary care program for seniors
The companies will partner on two new senior-focused primary care clinics in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
By Les Masterson • June 19, 2018 -
Quest Analytics takes on network accuracy with BetterDoctor buy
The deal combines Quest Analytic's network decision support tools with BetterDoctor's provider data management platform.
By Meg Bryant • June 19, 2018 -
IBM Watson Health paring down hospital projects
The announcement follows recently confirmed layoffs at the company.
By Meg Bryant • June 19, 2018 -
Google seeking talent in voice tech to improve doctor-patient experience
The company is reportedly already working with Stanford Medical to assess AI and voice recognition in automating EHR entries.
By Meg Bryant • June 15, 2018 -
Sequoia Project highlights best patient matching practices
The revised framework includes a model for determining an organization's "maturity" in matching patient IDs and information.
By Meg Bryant • June 14, 2018 -
US task force advises against EKG screening in low-risk patients
There is insufficient evidence that the benefits outweigh the risks of invasive follow-up tests, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said.
By Meg Bryant • June 14, 2018 -
Fitbit targets kids as customers with new wearable
Fitbit Ace features customizable step, active minute and sleep goals as well as incentives like badges and congratulatory messages and challenges for children and their families.
By Meg Bryant • June 14, 2018 -
Glooko rolls out new diabetes data platform
The tool is an outgrowth from a 2016 merger with fellow diabetes data management company Diasend.
By Meg Bryant • June 13, 2018
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