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

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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

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

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

EU refines IP rules to boost biosimilars, generics

The European Commission is loosening an intellectual property law to improve competitiveness on the global generic and biosimilar market.

By Suzanne Elvidge • May 29, 2018

Smaller hospitals accounted for 80% of EHR contracts last year

Hospitals with fewer than 200 beds chose more modestly priced or less resource-intensive EHR platforms such as athenahealth, MEDITECH and community deployment models from Epic and Cerner.

By Meg Bryant • May 25, 2018

Hospitals are moving to the cloud, but worries remain

While 60% of hospital CIOs report cloud hosting is a top 10 priority, only about 30% said they have a data transition strategy in place, according to a new Datica survey.

By Meg Bryant • May 24, 2018

Epic defends UI Health contract amid Cerner dispute

The spat between the two companies underscores the high stakes involved when health systems decide to upgrade or overhaul their EHR systems.

By Meg Bryant • May 24, 2018

Cleveland Clinic launches new biorepository

Increased access to tissue sample storage and improved patient consent could speed up translational research.

By Suzanne Elvidge • May 24, 2018

Athenahealth's chief shareholder urges company to consider sale

The cloud-based health IT vendor has yet to publicly respond to a buyout proposal from Elliott Management.

By Meg Bryant • May 23, 2018

Buoy Health, Circulation Health team up to provide on-demand transport

An estimated 3.6 million Americans miss or delay medical care each year due to transportation issues.

By Meg Bryant • May 23, 2018

Doctors' EHR frustration can influence patient satisfaction, study finds

Researchers analyzed feelings around integration of EHRs at an outpatient OB/GYN practice and an inpatient perinatal unit.

By Meg Bryant • May 22, 2018

Startup Health chief on investment strategies, getting out of healthcare's bubble

Unity Stoakes spoke to Healthcare Dive about why the most exciting trends in the industry involve putting consumers at the forefront.

By Jeff Byers • May 21, 2018

Supreme Court OKs Epic's collective action waivers

Although largely expected, the ruling is good news for employers who require workers to arbitrate claims individually.

By Lisa Burden • May 21, 2018

Patients want providers with strong online presence

Most respondents in a Doctor.com survey said they look at online reviews when deciding what health professional to see.

By Les Masterson • May 21, 2018

Georgia health system paying $4.1M to settle opioid diversion claims

The alleged drug diversion scheme at Effingham Health System spanned nearly four years and involved tens of thousands of oxycodone tablets.

By Meg Bryant • May 18, 2018