Physicians Speak Out Against CVS/Aetna Deal
Physicians fear the settlement that greenlit the acquisition will harm patients by driving up drug costs and limiting where beneficiaries receive care.
Digital Therapeutic Freespira Gets FDA OK to Treat PTSD
Half of the patients no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD after using the new digital therapeutic.
IDx Is Ready for AI to Break Through in 2019
Autonomous AI can improve healthcare productivity and lower costs for patients, according to IDx founder, Michael Abramoff, M.D., Ph.D.
The Internet Might Help People Cut Down or Quit Drinking
Here’s another promising finding for behavioral health in healthcare’s digital transformation.
Do Physicians Want Out of Healthcare?
66% said new challenges have caused them to consider a career outside medicine, according to a new report.
eConsults Increase Safety-Net Patient Capacity by Improving Access to Specialty Care
A business case for system-level implementation of eConsult platforms across CHCs.
Fitbit Update Doubles Down on Health Data
Fitbit claims the update will enhance user experience and deliver valuable insights to help users live healthier lifestyles.
Pear Therapeutics to Test Digital Health Tool for Schizophrenia Treatment
Pear-004 may help fill treatment gaps for patients with schizophrenia.
Duke to Study How to Balance Trade Secrecy and Healthcare Needs
The FDA and other regulators must navigate changes brought by artificial intelligence and other tech while protecting intellectual property rights.
Humanizing Healthcare for Providers
Leaders in health tech are writing letters to clinicians to prevent fight things like physician burnout. Here’s the second in a series.
Healthcare Providers Actually Want More Wearables Data
Patient-generated health data can be used to provide a clearer understanding of the benefits of wearable devices.
EHR-Based Text, Call Reminders Show Promise for Medication Adherence
42 participants said they were likely to continue using the EHR-linked reminders.
Mission Bio Raises $30M for Cancer-Focused Precision Medicine Tech
The company said it uses DNA sequencing technology to predict and prevent cancer relapse.
FDA Report Says Unregulated Digital Health Tools' Benefits Outweigh Risks
But the FDA suggests that patients learn about their digital health tools.
Global Investigation into Medical Devices Exposes Flaws in FDA, International Regulators
What medical device flaws mean for healthcare organizations.
Can Amazon Alexa Increase Patient Engagement?
Digital voice assistant technology could help healthcare achieve increased compliance with treatment regimens.
Reducing Depression Symptoms with Digital Health Tools
Digital health can be useful for people in rural areas with limited access to in-person therapy.
Combating the Big Security Risks at Small Hospitals
3 keys to improve healthcare data security.
Health Systems' Emails Are at Higher Risk of Danger
A new risk assessment found that malware is getting through to healthcare organizations 16.2 percent of the time.
FDA Releases New Data Integrity Guidance to Improve Drug Quality
As drug production and testing operations become more computerized, the FDA faces new challenges.
Allscripts Sells $525M Netsmart Stake to Private Equity Firms
Allscripts believes selling their share will benefit their shareholders.
Unnecessary Testing Proves Costly for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The savings could be used to better health systems at large.
EHRs Are Fueling Physician Burnout. So, Now What?
Physician burnout and health IT are linked. But healthcare can’t abandon EHRs.
Venture Capitalists, C-Suites Still Want to Invest in Health IT
Although some consider health IT overvalued, the field is poised for a lucrative 2019.
Pen Testing 101: How Healthcare Organizations Can Strengthen Their Security Posture
3 keys to ensure effective health IT pen testing.
FDA Clears mHealth App reSET-O for Opioid Addiction
When used with standard treatment, reSET-O increased retention for opioid disorder treatment, according to a study.
Genetic Testing Could Open the Door to a Whole New Healthcare System
3 things that healthcare leaders must understand about genetic testing.
How a Cancer Center Used Data, Patient Feedback to Cut Opioid Prescribing
When employed, the protocol drastically reduced the number of opioids prescribed after surgery, according to a new study.
Virtual Care Company SameDay Security Raises $35M
The virtual caregiver Addison was created to leverage the power of voice-based virtual assistants.
Optimizing Physician Workflow to Minimize Burnout
Why health IT must consider physicians in the design stage.
