Data + Technology

More providers are shifting from the traditional fee-for-service model. Michael Palantoni of athenahealth talks about the opportunities and obstacles.

The devices can be very useful, but patients also need support and many aren’t getting it. Arti Masturzo of CCS talks about the need for education for patients and providers.

Providers could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars if they are caught limiting the exchange of patient data. The American Hospital Associations says the penalties are excessive.

Doctors say they are saving time and seeing less mental strain with the AI-powered documentation tool.

Lucienne Ide talks about the company’s expansion into monitoring kidney disease, working with primary care doctors and why she expects more health systems to embrace remote monitoring.

Health EC, a population health company, disclosed the breach in late December. It has affected a number of providers, including Corewell Health in Michigan, officials say.

Hundreds of cyberattacks took place over the past year, and some affected millions of Americans.

Leaders of health tech companies look ahead to the new year and offer their perspectives on what’s coming.

Scores of healthcare organizations suffered breaches and demands for ransom over the past year, and cybersecurity experts urge executives to be very engaged in protecting their systems.

Technology exists that can reduce administrative waste and its hefty price tag – a cause everyone can get behind.

Leaders offer their perspective on health systems in the new year, including areas of promise and challenges to overcome.

Large health systems and payers are committing to use AI responsibly. A host of healthcare technology leaders examine issues to watch in the future.

The number of people affected by breaches appears to be an all-time high. John Riggi, cybersecurity advisor for the American Hospital Association, talks about trends in attacks, threats to patients and the AI arms race.

Health systems welcome more funding and support, but they're not happy about the potential of penalties for breaches.

A new AMA survey finds enthusiasm for using artificial intelligence to reduce administrative burdens. As a tool for patient care, physicians express enthusiasm and some worries.

After years of planning, the Department of Health and Human Services hailed the milestone. Five organizations have been approved as the initial data exchange networks.

The company’s chief executive and founder talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about the coming year, and a new Zocdoc report on what patients want.

The attack disrupted operations at hospitals in several states. Ardent says it has restored its electronic health records.

The digital health company is collaborating with Qualtrics to put more patient feedback in health records. Adrienne Boissy of Qualtrics talks with us about the partnership and the push for patient-centered care.

Michael Hamilton, founder and chief information security officer of Critical Insight, talks about trends in attacks and emerging threats in the coming year.

J.T. Lane of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials talks about sharing information, working with the private sector and preparing for future threats.

Ardent Health Services says patient care is continuing but some surgeries have been postponed. Some hospitals diverted ambulances to other facilities.

Most are more concerned with getting more out of their electronic health records and improving communications with patients, an MGMA survey found.

Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced the proposal this week, and pledged $500 million for health systems to upgrade their technology.

The co-CEO talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about telehealth usage by hospitals and insurers and the company’s new federal contract.

Siva Namasivayam, CEO of Cohere Health, talks about using AI to help improve the process and reduce clashes between healthcare providers and insurers.

Mass General Brigham has been operating one of the nation’s largest home hospital programs. Best Buy has been teaming with more health systems.

Low-quality data increases patient risk and malpractice costs.

The number is already 60% higher than in 2022, federal officials say. Most of the breaches came from cyberattacks.

Among other steps, the Department of Health and Human Services will develop a safety program to address unsafe healthcare practices involving artificial intelligence.