Cota Raises $40M in New Series C Funding Round
The cash injection is the largest investment round to date for rising oncology analytics firm.
Lost in the CRISPR Hype, a Gene-Editing Giant Is Fighting Back
Sangamo’s ever-evolving zinc finger technology could catapult precision medicine. So why haven’t you heard about it?
Actionable Analytics: A Marathon or a Sprint?
Data analytics in healthcare requires a significant investment, and the right decision can make or break your bottom line.
Personalizing Healthcare: The Netflix Approach
Lessons that healthcare can take from the streaming video juggernaut as it tries to personalize care for every patient.
Supreme Court Punts on CareFirst Data Breach Lawsuit
Meanwhile, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey settled another data breach case for $1 million.
GAO: States Spend $100B on Medicaid Demonstrations, with Limited Results
Many of those programs found to have “significant methodological weaknesses and gaps in results."
Honeypot Draws Thousands of Hackers to Fake Medical Websites
The sting yielded more than 20,000 attacks, underscoring why all healthcare organizations must take cybersecurity—and their cyber defenses—seriously.
Immersive Announces Updated Data Governance Framework for Healthcare
“Don’t be afraid to learn about the discipline of data governance. The great news is, you’re probably already doing some of this."
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