Google Agrees to Buy Fossil Smartwatch Tech for $40M
Big tech companies are continuing to invest in wearable technology.
J&J Studying How Its App, Apple Watch Can Detect A-Fib Earlier
The Apple Watch ECG reader has drawn criticism, but this study aims to improve patient outcomes and stroke prevention.
Proteus Launches Digital Meds to Improve Cancer Patient Outcomes
The digital medication will give oncologists new insights into their patients’ treatment progress.
Vascular Surgery Patients Satisfied with Post-Surgical Telemonitoring
This is just the latest study to suggest patients are satisfied with telehealth services.
CMS Issues New Medicare Cards to Fight Fraud
The cards will feature a unique and randomly assigned number to help protect against identity theft and fraud.
Measuring the Promises of Interoperability
How far has health IT come in meeting Meaningful Use standards?
ADURO Gains $22M for Digital Health Solutions
The mHealth platform offers solutions for employers and health systems.
Ciitizen Raises $17M in Bid to Link Patients to Their Medical Records
In 2016, Ciitizen’s founder sold a company to Apple that helped boost the tech giant’s EHR efforts. Now, he’s working with Verily.
Fitbit and NIH Launch Digital Health Tech Initiative for All of Us Program
The All of Us program aims to improve the ability to prevent and treat disease based on differences in lifestyle, environment and genetics.
ONC Releases Updated Interoperability Standards Advisory
The Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) added seven new interoperability needs to the document.
Patients, Clinicians Satisfied with Telehealth for Follow-Up Care
Clinicians and patients reported scheduling timely follow-up virtual visits was easier than office visits.
FDA Clears RAPID AI Software for Selecting Stroke Victims for Clot Removal
RAPID’s artificial intelligence (AI) software aids clinicians in diagnosing and treating stroke victims more quickly.
iReceptor Bags $9.6M in International Funding for Data Sharing Platform
The platform will enable researchers around the world to analyze and share immunological datasets.
As Opioid Overdose Deaths Surpass Car Crashes, Healthcare Must Turn to Tech
It’s long past time for healthcare providers to follow the pioneers who are using data, AI and other high-tech tools to fight the opioid crisis.
Participating in APMs Linked with Low HIE Volume
The value of HIE volume was just 48 percent in hospitals participating in full-year APMs.
Treating Healthcare IT's Interoperability Problem
Why interoperability, not money, is healthcare IT’s greatest roadblock.
Patients Want Online Access to Their Health Information
But what can health systems do to expand patient access to health data?
Adopting Advanced Health IT in Health Systems
Systems with standardized EHRs had higher rates of advanced health IT adoption.
Health Tech Partnership Promotes AI-Driven Drug Discovery
The partnership will give clients increased efficiency and diversity in the drug discovery process.
The Evolving Landscape of Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare
Competition between health systems will only continue to increase.
How to Go from Clinical Research to Practice in 4 Months
Health tech is changing rapidly, but barriers to innovation remain. Can this process help health systems?
Podcast: How Big Tech Is Targeting Healthcare
Kick off Data Book’s third season with an update on AI and how Amazon, Apple and Google are tackling medicine in 2019.
AI Outperforms Experts in Identifying Cervical Precancer
The artificial intelligence (AI) was trained to distinguish cervical conditions that would and would not require treatment.
Electronic Health Information Exchange Use in Skilled Nursing Facilities
There was a 29 percent access rate of electronic health information closer to patient transition from the hospital to the facility.
How UPMC Is Bringing Enhanced Telemedicine Services to the Grocery Store
A new telemedicine program is underway in Pittsburgh, and it could prove more comprehensive than at-home visits.
Telehealth Low Adoption Have You Shaking Your Head? Here's Why It Makes Sense
An entrepreneur explains why 2019 might be the year of telehealth.
What Is Being Done About Healthcare's Lack of Interoperability?
Patients, providers and payers are not reaping the benefits of electronic health records.
Medical Device Cybersecurity Startup Cynerio Raises $7M
How Cynerio plans to protect medical devices and fight IoMT fraud.
Empatica Embrace AI Smartwatch for Children Gains FDA Clearance
Embrace had an accuracy rate of 98 percent during clinical testing.
Hospitals Spend More on Advertising After Data Breaches
There is a 64 percent increase in annual advertising expenditures after a hospital data breach.
