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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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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 -
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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.
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
CMS finalizes coverage of DNA sequencing for cancer patients
The agency will cover similar tests approved by the FDA.
By Jeff Byers • March 19, 2018
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