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AMA, industry leaders call on CMS to expand remote patient monitoring reimbursement
The agency took a step toward broader remote monitoring reimbursement with the unbundling of CPT 99091 in the 2018 Physician Fee Schedule final rule.
By Meg Bryant • June 12, 2018 -
Stryker sets sights on Boston Scientific in takeover bid: WSJ
Stryker two days later in an SEC filing said there were no discussions.
By Meg Bryant • June 12, 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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Fixing provider directories a low-risk way to test blockchain, report suggests
UnitedHealth, Humana and Quest Diagnostics are among those working on a pilot blockchain project to update provider directories.
By Les Masterson • June 11, 2018 -
Alert fatigue a focus after patient's drug allergy warning missed
Two people are now required to sign off on alternatives when a patient has a serious drug allergy at a Massachusetts hospital slammed by CMS for the blunder.
By Meg Bryant • June 8, 2018 -
IBM confirms layoffs at Watson Health
The recent layoffs do not appear to signal any pullback from IBM’s commitment to AI and its Watson Health division.
By Meg Bryant • June 7, 2018 -
NYU Langone Health touts technology at new facilities
Despite interest in smart patient rooms, hospitals have been slow to adopt them, largely due to lack of capital or infrastructure.
By Meg Bryant • June 7, 2018 -
Headspace forms subsidiary to deliver prescription meditation app
Headspace Health will begin a clinical trial of its meditation platform in a targeted disease population this summer.
By Meg Bryant • June 7, 2018 -
Social determinants tech field wide open for health industry
Less than 4% of the total care delivery market has invested in commercial SDoH referral platforms, according to a new study from Patchwise Labs.
By Jeff Byers • June 7, 2018 -
NIH lays out strategic plan for evolving field of data science
In particular, it points to the rapid growth of EHR and genomic data.
By Meg Bryant • June 6, 2018 -
Athenahealth CEO Bush out, board mulls sale
The co-founder had been under pressure from activist investors and more recently came under scrutiny for the assault of an ex-wife.
By Jeff Byers • June 6, 2018 -
Teladoc acquires Advance Medical for $352M
The move could give Teladoc new brand awareness in Latin America and Asia.
By Meg Bryant • June 5, 2018 -
Ascension launches online scheduling campaign
The move comes as hospitals are under pressure to raise patient satisfaction and convenience.
By Meg Bryant • June 5, 2018 -
UPS seeks to disrupt implantable medical device supply chain
But without device manufacturer buy-in, uptake of the effort appears to be slow.
By David Lim • June 5, 2018 -
Apple opens up health API to spur app development
The tech giant's PHR is now connected to more than 500 hospitals and clinics.
By Jeff Byers • June 5, 2018 -
Sponsored by Geneia
The better way than chart chasing to close care gaps
If you’ve worked on HEDIS® measures and Medicare Star ratings, you’re familiar with the end-of-year scramble to close care gaps. There is a better way.
By Shelley Riser, RN, BSN, MSHA, Geneia Vice President, Consulting Services and Clinical Innovation • June 5, 2018 -
Telehealth success varies by setting, according to AHRQ
A report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found telehealth improved remote intensive care unit consultations but garnered less success cutting inpatient length of stays.
By Les Masterson • June 4, 2018 -
AARP partners with startups to advance health IT solutions
The powerful seniors' lobby is working with Pillo Health, Orbita and Folia Health.
By Meg Bryant • June 1, 2018 -
Technology, value-based care driving M&A, report says
Buyers are looking for targets that can respond quickly to regulatory and market changes.
By Meg Bryant • May 31, 2018 -
Industry group offers roadmap to greater provider directory accuracy
One of the first challenges is defining who is and is not a provider, according to a CAQH white paper.
By Meg Bryant • May 31, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Days of information blocking look numbered
Government pressure and emerging business incentives are encouraging companies to share data.
By Meg Bryant • May 31, 2018 -
FDA to launch medical device 'innovation challenge' to combat opioid crisis
The agency is dangling its Breakthrough Device designation to spur products, including diagnostics to identify those at high risk of addiction and pain.
By David Lim • May 31, 2018 -
Best Buy sees opportunity in health technologies for elderly
Most older Americans say they want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, and tech firms are stepping up to help them do so.
By Meg Bryant • May 30, 2018 -
A third of Hurricane Maria deaths stemmed from healthcare disruption, NEJM study shows
The government's estimated death toll of 64 vastly understates the storm's impact on Puerto Rico, where residents reported trouble getting medications and powering respiratory equipment in the aftermath, Harvard researchers said.
By Meg Bryant • May 30, 2018 -
NYP CEO Corwin on flirting with Amazon, telemedicine and AI
Steven Corwin sat down with Healthcare Dive for a wide-ranging interview.
By Jeff Byers • May 29, 2018 -
Intervention before visits can improve doctor-patient conversations about care goals
An algorithm tailored communication for each patient based on answers to questions about discussing care. Doctors were given this insight before appointments.
By Les Masterson • May 29, 2018
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