Data + Technology

A report by athenahealth finds a gender gap in the use of virtual care. Jessica Sweeney-Platt of athenahealth talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about telemedicine.

Consumers are saying they want more involvement with their providers as they seek to manage their health. That’s a key takeaway from a new report by Kaufman Hall.

A panel of physicians and leaders in the field expressed enthusiasm for AI’s possible benefits for patients. They also said solutions must be designed with health equity in mind.

The federal government has set an Oct. 6 deadline to comply with a rule designed to improve the spread of health data. The American Hospital Association, America’s Essential Hospitals and others say they need more time.

Health groups say requests for authorization are delaying patient care and adding stress to overworked staff. Advocates say a bill to revamp the process for Medicare Advantage plans would help millions.

Healthcare executives need to take note of these overlooked areas in order to avoid unnecessary costs and frustration.

The mobile healthcare company unveiled the first electric ambulance this year. Capone told Chief Healthcare Executive that DocGo is a technology company that operates in healthcare.

Health systems need to make sure the technology is easy for patients to use. Providers also must consider the workflows for clinicians.

The medical center teamed with Rimidi, an Atlanta firm, to track postpartum patients and identify those at higher risk for stroke or other complications.

In an interview with '60 Minutes', the president said the pandemic is over, but much work remains. Physicians rejected the assessment and noted hundreds are dying each day.

More than 370 companies, hospitals and healthcare organizations are urging Congress to extend waivers for virtual care.

She will be the first director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, which is tasked with finding innovative ways to defeat cancer.

With AI projected to have a key role in healthcare in the future, hospital and health system leaders could confront questions of liability they haven’t encountered.

The House passed a bill to streamline authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans. The measure now moves to the Senate.

Health systems are dealing with financial losses and staff shortages. Kristin Pothier of KPMG spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about managing during economic uncertainty.

Most doctors say they see the value in telehealth and remote patient monitoring, but they just beginning to incorporate augmented intelligence, an American Medical Association survey finds.

In the second part of an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, he says he hopes health leaders are moving with urgency on their digital transformation.

Before addressing the World Health Organization, he spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about the need to invest in technology to improve health around the world.

Researchers with the Mayo Clinic found virtual diagnoses typically matched in-person examinations, although the results were better in specialty care than primary care.

Hospitals cannot afford outdated digital portals, poor communication with patients or a clunky billing process that puts the onus on the patient.

More than 130 rural hospitals have closed since 2010. Watson, the co-founder of Motient, a healthcare technology company, spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about sustaining rural hospitals.

Millions of Americans suffer from visual impairments, and many are having trouble using telehealth services.

CVS is aiming to acquire Signify, and its network of doctors caring for patients at home, in an $8 billion deal. Experts say it shows the home could be the future of healthcare.

The Austin-based company says it’s redesigning the engagement model for behavioral health. Iris is working with nearly 200 hospitals and health centers.

Researchers found Medicare beneficiaries who received treatment via telehealth were less likely to suffer an overdose, suggesting a greater need to expand services and treatment.