Care Coordination Tool Cuts Crohn's Disease Hospitalizations, Costs
Patients with Crohn’s disease reduced their medical costs by an average of $6,500.
Executive Voices: Bimal Desai, M.D., of CHOP
The chief health informatics officer discusses how CHOP is navigating the digital transformation.
FDA Clears Theranica Wearable to Treat Migraine Headaches
The device sends smartphone-controlled electronic pulses to create a conditioned pain modulation response.
Physician Burnout Costs Healthcare System $4.6B a Year, Study Finds
Burnout accounts for an estimated $7,600 per employed physician each year, according to a new AMA and Mayo Clinic study.
New Survey Tool Unlocks Actionable Patient Data in 22 Questions
SymTrak is designed to capture important patient data that often go unnoticed.
AI Directs Catheters to Target to Treat A-Fib
The algorithm could improve the success of patient-specific A-fib before the disease progresses.
Medical Informatics Engineering Pays $100K for Data Breach of 3.5M Patients
The EHR developer violated a HIPAA requirement by failing to conduct a comprehensive risk analysis.
VR Navigation Task Outperforms Cognitive Tests in Identifying Alzheimer's Disease
The tech could help clinical trials of future drugs aimed at slowing down or halting the progression of the disease.
CMS Interoperability Rule Must Consider Data Usability, Workflow
But healthcare might not be ready for the changes that are necessary.
New Study to Examine Why People in the Rural South Have Worse Health
The investigation will span six years, compiling a huge trove of data that could unlock population health secrets.
HITAC Suggests Removing Price Transparency Requirements from Information Blocking Rule
The proposed rule is designed to increase innovation and competition by giving patients secure access to health information and new tools.
Why Healthcare Is So Vulnerable to Ransomware and What We Can Do About It
Few organizations come out unscathed where ransomware is concerned. But in healthcare, the problem is particularly bad.
EXPO.health to Provide Actionable Health IT Insights for Health Systems
The goal of the conference is to improve healthcare by fostering relationships between vendors and innovators.
How Can Clinical Staff Become More Data-Driven?
A new survey suggests health systems aren’t using analytics for purely clinical purposes.
Patients Want More Reminders from Health Plans
Only 14% of patients receive monthly reminders from their health plans.
AI Model Shows Promise in Predicting Lung Cancer, Google Study Finds
The AI algorithm could optimize lung cancer screenings.
NightWare Receives Breakthrough Designation for PTSD Nightmare App
The Apple Watch app uses biometric data and sensors to interrupt a nightmare without waking the patient.
Patients Want More Virtual Care Options, Consumer Survey Finds
But only 17% of respondents say they have access to virtual care services.
Fitness Trackers Correlate with Increased Medication Adherence, Study Finds
The more a patient uses a wearable, the more likely they are to be adherent.
AI Chatbot Helpful for Teens with Obesity in Weight-Loss Program
The chatbot encouraged participants to reach their weight-loss goals.
Young People Using More Mental Health Services, Analysis of 28B Records Shows
People between the ages of zero and 22 years old had more claim lines linked with depression and anxiety disorders.
MyHeritage Expands Genetic Testing Line, Joins DTC Health Data Market
With more health data comes more responsibility.
Asthma Tracker mHealth App Reduces Children's Hospital Admissions by 60%
The digital health tool provides real-time insights and could decrease costs of care.
FDA Guidance on Machine Learning, AI in Medical Devices a Notable Step Toward Modernization
But the regulator and healthcare innovators must take AI & ML further.
CMS Delays National Coverage Determination for CAR T-Cell Therapy
But public comments reflect the desire for the agency to cover this promising treatment.
UPMC Forms Telemedicine Company for Infectious Diseases
With a shortage in specialists, the service could help address an issue that costs healthcare billions of dollars a year.
Giving Data Security a Human Face to Regain Patient Trust
Hardly anyone can imagine the future of healthcare without big data. But with frequent leaks and cyberattacks, how can patients share their personal information?
Executive Voices: Daniel Durand, M.D., of LifeBridge Health
The chief innovation officer discusses how the health system leverages AI.
Google Street View Cars Take on Public Health by Assessing Air Quality in Amsterdam
Launched in 2014, Project Air View is designed to help people react to unhealthy environmental conditions.
Hospitals: How to Turn Your Overburdened Analytics Operation Into a High-Performance Enterprise
Following these 5 key steps can help hospitals take advantage of analytics.
