CMS Announces Data at the Point of Care Pilot to Advance Interoperability
The pilot program will provide physicians with access to claims data.
CMS Proposes Changes to Quality Payment Program, Could Reduce Burden
Under the proposals, physicians would report measures that are outcome-based and more aligned to Alternative Payment Models.
23.5M VA Electronic Health Records Transferred to Cerner
The data migration is the first step toward the VA achieving interoperability of veterans’ records.
Text Visits Could Shift Paradigm for Primary Care Providers
A deal between Anthem and an app developer could make it easier for patients to access care via text.
Cyberattack Results in Data Breach at Regional Cancer Care Associates
Email phishing is the primary attack vector for 90% of health data breaches.
Uber Health to Integrate with Medpod to Deliver Telediagnostic Exams
The agreement will help provide patients with more access to treatment remotely.
Executive Voices: Vanessa Benavides, J.D., Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer at Kaiser Permanente
How the healthcare exec builds trust with Kaiser’s patients by being diligent with compliance and privacy.
AI Solution Reduces Clinical Trial Screening Time by 34%
Recruiting is very labor- and time-intensive. But machine-learning technologies can automate the process.
AI Model, Twitter Data Provide Population-Level View of Physical Activity
Knowing the differences in population-level physical activity can help public health officials design interventions that target the specific needs of communities.
Ciox Health Raises $30M for Real-World Data Platform
Digital Patient Clone is a health data repository that brings together deidentified real-world data, with contributions from providers.
The Credit Card System Is an Ideal Model for a Coordinated Medical Record System
A look inside a new and innovative approach to healthcare information technology.
Evaluating Emerging Tech Is a Priority for FDA
The agency will continue developing frameworks to look at the benefits and risks of cutting-edge technologies.
Where the Protecting Personal Health Data Act Falls Short
New regulations need to address security concerns and promote ethical use of patient health data.
Providers Are Dissatisfied with Their Physician Profiles
But health systems can engage with their providers to boost the effectiveness of digital initiatives.
ONC Seeks Comments on Interoperability Standards Advisory
The ISA could clarify standards and implementation specifications for use in clinical health IT interoperability projects.
Executive Voices: David Klementz, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Encompass Health
How the health system leverages a fully integrated EHR to help patients throughout their journey of care.
Intermountain Forms Castell to Ease Transition to Value-Based Care
While value-based care is appealing, a lackluster support system can cause hesitance. Castell hopes to assuage concerns.
U.S. Is Lagging Behind in Digital Health Technology Adoption
Telehealth and AI are two of the biggest areas of opportunity in healthcare.
Facebook's Role in the Health Data Privacy Crisis
In part one of a series, we examine how health data sharing can go awry on social media.
AI Model Identifies Risk of Mortality from Chest X-Rays
53% of people identified as very high-risk died over 12 years.
Medtronic and Viz.ai Partner to Improve Stroke Care with AI
The technology could decrease time to stroke treatment.
Bipartisan Resolution Urges Creation of International Gene-Editing Standards
While gene-editing technology can lead to new therapies, the use of CRISPR has raised ethical concerns.
Podcast: Breaking Silence and Fixing the EHR
Jesse Ehrenfeld, M.D., MPH, describes how health systems can unlock the potential of electronic health records.
Yale-Mayo CERSI and Biofourmis to Study mHealth App for Drug Development
How might an mHealth app and wearables measure physiological biomarkers in patients with heart failure?
Telehealth Policy and Reimbursement Vary Widely from State to State, ATA Report Finds
40 states and D.C. have adopted policies that improved coverage and reimbursement of telehealth.
Fertility Apps: A Deeper Dive
The apps are on the rise. But how are women using them?
Women Physicians Are More Interested in Telemedicine Jobs
The number of physicians who self-reported telemedicine as a skill has doubled.
Clinical vs. Consumer Data: Why Does It Matter?
The types of data are beginning to converge. That creates challenges for healthcare.
Mahmee Maternal Health Platform Lands $3M from Mark Cuban, Serena Williams
Data, care coordination and IT infrastructure are critical to the company’s mission.
Preparing for an AI-Driven Future
How healthcare organizations can benefit from artificial intelligence.
