Digital health off to roaring start with $1.62B across 77 deals

The top-funded category was digital diagnostics, followed by disease monitoring.

By Meg Bryant • April 6, 2018

Facebook confirms asking top hospitals for patient data

The technology company planned to use the de-identified patient data to help hospitals target patients who may need care.

By Jeff Byers • April 6, 2018

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Artificial intelligence

Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Microsoft sues CHS over alleged copyright infringement

The lawsuit should be a wake-up call to healthcare systems, showing that they need to manage their IT networks and digital tools effectively.

By Meg Bryant • April 5, 2018

BCBS of Massachusetts cherry picks digital health tools for new platform

Two diabetes management apps and a fertility and pregnancy tool will be included.

By Meg Bryant • April 5, 2018

SCI Solutions adds patient engagement to portfolio with DatStat acquisition

The deal is the latest sign that health IT M&A is an area to watch in 2018.

By Meg Bryant • April 5, 2018

Machine learning approach may help infection control

The concept could be an improvement over one-size-fits-all hospital infection programs.

By Meg Bryant • April 4, 2018

Humana, Optum pilot blockchain to fix network lists

MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare and Quest Diagnostics are also part of the initiative to use blockchain to ensure accuracy of network directories.

By Meg Bryant • April 3, 2018

GE sells health IT unit for $1B

Private equity firm Veritas Capital will acquire GE's revenue cycle, ambulatory care and workforce management assets.

By Jeff Byers • April 3, 2018

Insiders pose biggest threat to health information security, report finds

Prime motivations behind security breaches include money and convenience.

By Meg Bryant • April 2, 2018

Apple's PHR health system partnerships up threefold

Personal health records have had a spotty history but the increase in health system adoption is a good early sign that Apple's PHR may stick.

By Jeff Byers • April 2, 2018

Pop health vendors see opportunity in independent ambulatory sector

Data analytics is the most mature segment of the market, but still largely focused on reporting, Chilmark Research finds.

By Meg Bryant • March 29, 2018

DexCom's glucose monitoring system gets FDA approval

The news opens the door for streamlined review of similar devices.

By Meg Bryant • March 29, 2018

GE, Medtronic among those linking with hospitals for value-based care

Manufacturers are putting their money where their mouth is — tying payment to real outcomes.  

By Meg Bryant • March 29, 2018

Lyft expands medical transit options with Acuity Link partnership

Acuity Link’s HIPAA-compliant NEMT logistic management dashboard will now support Lyft's ride-hailing platform.

By Jeff Byers • March 29, 2018

Face time, compassion key in online doctor reviews, analysis finds

The analysis of nearly 7 million Healthgrades reviews showed little difference by physician gender.

By Meg Bryant • March 28, 2018

Optum, HealthBI partner to improve MA plan performance

The software seeks to help providers quickly identify high-risk patients who can benefit most from coordinated care.

By Jeff Byers , Meg Bryant • March 27, 2018

JAMA analysis supports EHR use safety

Of 1.7 million safety reports analyzed, just 0.03% suggested EHR usability contributed to patient harm.

By Meg Bryant • March 27, 2018

Health IT will drive population health market growth, report predicts

North America will continue to dominate the global population health management market, which is expected to reach $69 billion by 2025.  

By Les Masterson • March 26, 2018

Millennials more likely to use walk-in clinics, telemedicine, survey shows

Young people are shopping around more for providers and health plans, and are using online tools to support decision-making.  

By Meg Bryant • March 23, 2018

EHR revamp from CMS lacks concrete path to implementation, Joe Biden says

The former VP’s suggestions include automatically sharing data with patients and alerting patients when they qualify for a clinical trial.

By Meg Bryant • March 22, 2018

Paper health records have privacy risks, study finds

An audit of recycling bins at five hospitals turned up nearly 2,700 documents containing patients’ personal information.

By Meg Bryant • March 22, 2018

AMA CEO: Digital health inches forward but needs direction

"Eventually somebody — and it's doubtful that'll be the AMA — is going to have to be a certifying body," Dr. James Madara told Healthcare Dive.

By Jeff Byers • March 22, 2018

Apple Watch-machine learning combo shows mixed results in Afib detection

Atrial fibrillation affects about 34 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of stroke.

By Meg Bryant • March 21, 2018

Higher volume associated with lower online ratings

Researchers looked at patient ratings for more than 600 urologists across four websites.

By Meg Bryant • March 21, 2018

Big Data is the 'new gold rush,' report predicts

Among companies making a play in data analytics is Alphabet's life sciences arm Verily.

By Meg Bryant • March 20, 2018