Google: Doctors will be able to use speech recognition tech for taking notes

This technology could alleviate administrative burdens so doctors can spend more time with their patients.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 27, 2017

CNBC: Amazon, Cerner close to closing on deal

Amazon Web Services is already offering cloud-based programs to other industries, including financial services, energy and government.  

By Les Masterson • Nov. 26, 2017

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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

VA's Shulkin wants to boost use of private care

The VA has been moving toward more consumer choice in healthcare for some time.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 22, 2017

Report: Supportive policies needed to advance connected health technologies

Top priorities include reimbursement, remote patient monitoring and interoperability.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 22, 2017

Healthcare leaders call for transparency, timely data in CMMI models

CMS Administrator Seema Verma has asked for feedback as she looks to reshape the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. 

By Les Masterson • Nov. 22, 2017

Deceased man's estate files $1B suit against eClinicalWorks

The lawsuit comes months after eClinicalWorks and employees agreed to pay $155 million to settle False Claims Act charges.

By Les Masterson • Nov. 18, 2017

CHIME ends patient ID challenge

“We ultimately did not achieve the results we sought to this complex problem,” said CHIME President and CEO Russell Branzell.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 17, 2017

Altarum launches value-based reimbursement contracting company

Payformance Solutions aims to bridge the gap in provider-payer negotiations.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 17, 2017

Meditech launches cloud EHR for critical access hospitals

The MaaS suite of tools includes revenue cycle, clinical decision support, patient access and more functionalities.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 16, 2017

Survey shows major leap in telemedicine use over past 3 years

Most organizations are also looking to grow their programs — including overseas.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 16, 2017

FDA greenlights first 'smart' pill

Abilify MyCite contains an ingestible sensor that tracks if and when patients take their medication.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 15, 2017

What you need to know about the new nominee to lead HHS

Alex Azar's previous stint at the agency is a plus in the eyes of many, but his more recent time as an executive for pharma giant Eli Lilly casts doubt on the Trump administration's promise to rein in drug prices.

By Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 15, 2017

Nomad Health adds online telehealth jobs network

The medical staffing startup is working with more than 10 telehealth providers.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 14, 2017

Trump nominates former pharma exec Azar to head HHS

Alex Azar served as deputy secretary for HHS from 2005 to 2007 under President George W. Bush and until January of this year served as Eli Lilly’s president.

By Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 13, 2017

Health IT professionals see salaries drop 20% in 2017

The one category that bucked the trend was health IT executives, who saw median salaries climb to roughly $150,000 from about $127,000 a year ago.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 10, 2017

Joint Commission: Sharp uptick in hospitals using eCQMs

Hospitals are becoming more confident in the accuracy of electronic clinical quality measurement data, according to a new report.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 9, 2017

Digital health could be saving $7B today, report says

Study authors looked at published research in five areas — diabetes prevention, diabetes care, asthma, cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 9, 2017

Surescripts joins Epic, CVS to deliver drug pricing info in EHRs

The initiative leverages Surescripts’ real-time prescription benefit and prior authorization tools.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 8, 2017

All but 2 states pay for live video Medicaid encounters

Nearly half of state Medicaid programs now reimburse for remote patient monitoring.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 8, 2017

ECRI: Cybersecurity tops 2018 health technology hazards

Endoscope reprocessing grabbed the No. 2 spot again this year.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 7, 2017

How high-touch tools help improve healthcare outcomes

Employees can dial up a health provider for advice or open an app for a specialist's location 24/7, changing the game for engagement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2017

So long chart audits

Believe it or not, health plans – and their network physicians - can say so long to chart audits by using advanced analytics with clinical integration.

By Heather Lavoie, Geneia, Chief Strategy Officer • Nov. 7, 2017

The healthcare of tomorrow will move away from hospitals

Healthcare professionals gathered in Washington, D.C. last week for the annual U.S. News & World Report conference, where discussions focused on social determinants of health and how telemedicine enables patients to receive treatment in their homes.

By Jeff Byers , Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 6, 2017

Digital health startup funding on track to hit $7B this year

Tools to increase provider efficiency got the most attention from investors, garnering $1.2 billion last year, according to a new report from Accenture.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 3, 2017

1 in 5 physicians eyeing shorter workday, survey finds

Respondents cited burnout, work-life imbalance and frustration with EHRs.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 2, 2017