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AMA-supported startup launches blockchain data sharing network
Akiri Switch allows disparate systems to transmit information securely using codes.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Blockbuster digital health funding to spill to 2018
"There will be an effort to look more closely at the impact on health outcomes and cost savings and not just 'is this a cool idea?'" says Chilmark Research's Brian Eastwood.
By Jeff Byers , Meg Bryant , Shannon Muchmore • Jan. 4, 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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Advocacy groups slam Azar ahead of committee hearing next week
The groups argue HHS Secretary nominee Alex Azar’s stances on the ACA and prescription drug costs are incompatible with being a "credible advocate for patients." But the nominee still appears to be on track for full Senate consideration.
By David Lim • Jan. 4, 2018 -
CMS to docs: Texting orders banned, with a clarification
The memo to state survey agencies maintains the ban on texting patient orders.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Opinion
Healthcare revenue drivers for 2018 — Peering into the data integration futures market
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Healthcare Services CEO David Conejo shares why he thinks 2018 won't just be about managing revenue cycles, but creating them.
By David Conejo • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Health systems brace for 2018 disruption
Look for more care in outpatient settings as hospitals consider cost containment and hiring strategies to stay above water.
By Jeff Byers , Shannon Muchmore , David Lim • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Medical drones geared for take off
While still an emerging technology with strict regulations, drones could assist and supplement medical care plans, especially during catastrophic events.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 29, 2017 -
Banner off the hook for several claims in 2016 breach class-action suit
The 2016 breach compromised the personal information of 3.7 million people.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Patient satisfaction survey data undermined by low response rate, study finds
“What you get is a very biased sample,” says lead author Arvind Venkat.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Healthcare merger frenzy: A bid for survival?
If done well, the recent string of vertical and horizontal integrations could lower costs across the board. The execution required to achieve that, however, is complex and takes time.
By Shannon Muchmore • Dec. 21, 2017 -
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HHS falls short on cybersecurity, OIG says
OIG plans to audit HHS’ cybersecurity capabilities again in 2018.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 21, 2017 -
8 in 10 healthcare organizations lack chief cybersecurity officer
“Cybersecurity has to be a top-down strategic initiative,” says Doug Brown, managing partner of Black Book.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In an industry slow to modernize, Mercy hospitals turned to a technology outsider
After discovering a surprising "lack of security," SVP and CIO Gil Hoffman helped lead an overhaul of Mercy's network, boosting all security aspects and establishing a security organization.
By Naomi Eide • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Epic to roll out Sonnet EHR in March
The product is one of two slimmed-down EHRs set to join Epic’s All-Terrain enterprise version.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Physician job growth varies greatly by region, report finds
Seven of the 10 highest-paying jobs in 2017 were in the medical field, according to a separate report by CareerCast.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Study: 8 in 10 consumers unaware of telehealth care
Nearly half of the consumers who did not use telehealth services said they weren't sure they would be comfortable with a virtual visit. Most patients who did use telehealth, though, said they would do so again.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Salesforce, Geneia launch app aimed at value-based care
The partnership seeks to help healthcare stakeholders spot gaps in care and reduce admissions and claims costs.
By Les Masterson • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Quality Payment Program needs more technical assistance, oversight, OIG finds
Without sufficient guidance, participating clinicians could struggle to succeed, while others may opt out of the program altogether, the report warns.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Providers forge partnerships to leverage data for better patient experience
Intermountain Healthcare has announced a multi-year strategic effort with Press Ganey to bring analytics-driven innovations to its hospitals.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Industry-developed guidelines seek to clarify expectations for mobile health apps
The recommendations cover operability, privacy, security and content.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 15, 2017 -
GHX debuts integrated cloud-based supply chain tool for healthcare
The tool, Clinical ConneXion, is currently available with Epic EHRs.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Latest MACRA, doctor fee rules could bring boost to telehealth, wearables
“This is a big step forward for Medicare’s ability to deal with chronic conditions," American Telemedicine Association's Gary Capistrant says of an unbundled payment code for remote patient monitoring.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Providers: Email is main data breach culprit
More than three-fourths of providers experienced a cyberattack in the past year.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 13, 2017 -
NYP, Walgreens partner on store-based telehealth services
NewYork-Presbyterian continues to add to its digital suite, which includes on-demand digital urgent care and a pediatric telehealth service.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Research shows email-based care coordination improves outcomes, provider satisfaction
Patients of physician teams that coordinated care through email were less likely to be readmitted and more likely to attend follow-up visits, according to the report.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 12, 2017
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