The Data Toolkit That Can Analyze More Than 1M Cells
Why the technology is empowering researchers to analyze once-impenetrable data sets.
VA Secretary Says Agency Must Replace "130" Different EHR Systems
The contract with Cerner is again expected to be finalized soon, but the agency head stressed the complexity of the project.
Rise of the Anti-Opioid Algorithm
It’s no secret that big data can combat the problem. Here’s an inside look at what experts are actually doing.
Roche Buys Cancer Analytics Star Flatiron Health for $1.9B
The pharma giant likes the start-up's EHR and real-world evidence technologies and its big network of oncology providers.
Celularity Opens Shop with $250M Bang
The company's founders say they want to make a world where "cancer is managed just like the common cold” and "100 years old is the new 60.”
Forget Bitcoin. Here's How Blockchain Can Help Healthcare.
A leader at the Blockchain Research Institute details how the technology could transform medicine, from information sharing to patient outcomes.
A Free Ride With Lyft Didn't Reduce Skipped Medical Appointments
Researchers thought the tech-driven experiment could get Medicaid patients to the doctor. Why didn’t it work?
Sony to Demo LTE-M-Ready Diabetes Monitoring Wristband
It will not be dependent on smartphone connection for cellular coverage.
Who's to Blame for Healthcare's Cybersecurity Problem? Its Employees, For Starters
Privacy and security extend beyond HIPAA. Here’s what healthcare leaders must know about training staff for ransomware, phishing, and more.
People on the Move: Emtelligent Adds PhD, Surgical Notes Names New CTO, and More
In the healthcare and health tech industries, companies are constantly jockeying to add the sharpest talent.
Budget Slates $1B for VA-Cerner Deal as Uncertainty Mounts
Nearly 9 months after it was announced, the deal has not been finalized. Some lawmakers are expressing frustration.
Manscaping the Blockchain: The Unchallenged Misogyny in Healthcare Innovation
She thought she was attending the blockchain event as an equal, but her colleagues saw things differently.
FDA Establishes Precedent by Approving AI-Powered Stroke Triage Software
Today's decision does more than just allow Viz.AI Contact to be marketed: It sets a standard for future software of its kind.
The Nanorobots That Could Choke Out a Tumor
"I think we are much closer to real, practical medical applications of the technology."
With Sales Slowing, Fitbit Acquires Promising Health Coaching Startup
Evolution might be important for Fitbit as the market for wearable devices becomes more complicated.
Patients Don't Get Enough Info Before Imaging Exams. Can the Internet Help?
New research from Yale University shows why healthcare orgs must better inform patients undergoing radiologic exams, both in person and online.
Maryland Claws $81M Back From IT Contractor
CSC was hired to replace the state's legacy Medicaid processing system. The arrangement quickly turned sour.
EHR Data Reveal Striking Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Hypertension
Kaiser Permanente researchers analyzed data from more than 4 million people for the population health study.
Trump Budget Proposal Could Have Health IT Implications
It calls for substantial cuts to HHS divisions that oversee patient data privacy and interoperability initiatives.
Healthcare Still in the Midst of Breach Season
November through February are often marked by an uptick in cyberattacks, security expert Dustin Hutchison explains.
An Edible QR Code Might Advance Precision Medicine
The development helps patients monitor their drug intake through a smartphone app.
DiaCarta Raises $45M in Series B Round
The genomics company said the money will go towards strengthening its intellectual property positions and commercializing 1 of its cancer assays
Automation's Contributions to the Pharmacy
Pharmacy manager Kurt Wyant projected ROI in 2 years. The actual time was 11 months.
Why Healthcare Should Follow Finance's Lead on Patient Engagement Tech
“Healthcare has always been a very noble profession,” Taha Jangda said. “But it’s also been very transactional.”
New Spending Bill a Boon for Telehealth
The includion of last year's CHRONIC Care Act in the bill could pave the way for future telehealth legislation.
Aetna and KCC Spar in 2 Lawsuits Over HIV Data Breach
The insurer wants $20 million. The legal firm wants Aetna to pay. Patients are due $17 million.
How Cota Is Making Oncology More Precise
Traditional guidelines and ICD-10 codes get it wrong, according to the cutting-edge company's chief medical officer.
Lynda Chin, MD, Talks Hype and Reality in Medical AI
The woman who oversaw MD Anderson's controversial IBM Watson collaboration may know a thing or two about AI and expectations.
Healthcare Needs More Than Just Disruption, UPMC Innovation Head Says
“We’ve been too comfortable for too long,” he said. "We have to blow it up a little."
In Digital Health, Open Source Warrants Due Diligence
What healthcare organizations and digital health ventures must know about open-source software before tracking and implementing it.