July 2015

• July 30, 2015 30 Jul'15

  Analysts: Cerner Corp. a better fit than Epic for big DoD contract

  In something of a surprise, Cerner Corp. beats out archrival Epic Systems Corp. for coveted $4.3 billion U.S. Department of Defense EHR contract.  Continue Reading

• July 30, 2015 30 Jul'15

  Three things I learned about the future of healthcare technology

  Advances in technology move at lightning speed, and it's hard not to wonder what the future holds, especially when it comes to healthcare IT. In my over-imaginative mind I envision hover-gurneys ...  Continue Reading

• July 30, 2015 30 Jul'15

  ONC still putting cash behind its priorities

  While the Obama administration may be nearing lame duck status, its health IT arm, ONC, is still doling out money to people doing things that align with the agency’s goals of the moment. In this ...  Continue Reading

• July 28, 2015 28 Jul'15

  Family physicians find meaningful use audits are expensive, unhelpful

  The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) didn't get the response it desired when it sent a letter of concern about the meaningful use audit program to CMS in April. In fact, CMS hasn't ...  Continue Reading

• July 28, 2015 28 Jul'15

  Telehealth experts bullish on ROI of wearable health technology

  According to Telehealth and mHealth experts, providers can achieve ROI in the wearable health technology market. This news analysis examines the issue.  Continue Reading

• July 24, 2015 24 Jul'15

  With continuing breaches, mHealth should learn from past thefts

  Data breaches in healthcare won't be stopping anytime soon. At the mHealth + Telehealth World Congress, experts said learning from past thefts is key.  Continue Reading

• July 24, 2015 24 Jul'15

  Wearable health technology and HIPAA: What is and isn't covered

  Healthcare data many think is protected by HIPAA may not be. With wearable health technology, some experts are concerned by what's not covered.  Continue Reading

• July 23, 2015 23 Jul'15

  As you get ready for ICD-10, plan for "what if" scenarios

  With ICD-10 fast approaching, some healthcare providers won't be prepared in time. In order to ensure that you aren't one of them, CIOs need to make sure they're ready for the less obvious -- yet ...  Continue Reading

• July 23, 2015 23 Jul'15

  In wake of UCLA health data breach, security expert says providers should be forthcoming

  The 4.5 million people who had their health and financial records potentially exposed in a hack of the UCLA Health provider system were not the only victims of the breach, which UCLA officials said ...  Continue Reading

• July 22, 2015 22 Jul'15

  What to look for in a vendor neutral archive

  Vendor neutral archives (VNAs) continue to gain popularity in the healthcare industry, a byproduct of the need to share data among various medical imaging systems and other IT setups in hospitals. At its core, a VNA allows physicians and other ...  Continue Reading

• July 21, 2015 21 Jul'15

  computer assisted coding system (CACS)

  A computer assisted coding system (CACS) is medical software that reviews healthcare forms, including electronic health records, and assigns appropriate medical codes to its findings.  Continue Reading

• July 21, 2015 21 Jul'15

  A health IT implementation brings work interruptions

  Undertaking a health IT implementation will result in numerous interruptions to the workflows of clinicians and associated staff members, though those interruptions frequently don't involve the new ...  Continue Reading

• July 21, 2015 21 Jul'15

  Infographic: Epic leads Cerner in battle for EHR market

  Epic continues to dominate archrival Cerner in the inpatient and ambulatory EHR markets, according to recently updated meaningful records from CMS.  Continue Reading

• July 20, 2015 20 Jul'15

  Telemedicine security has the attention of healthcare providers

  Healthcare organizations willing to take on remote monitoring projects should allow their IT teams time to craft a telemedicine security plan.  Continue Reading

• July 17, 2015 17 Jul'15

  When it comes to healthcare big data the risk is worth it

  CIO Joel Vengco discusses how healthcare big data can improve patient care and create more vulnerabilities. In the end, he thinks it's worth it.  Continue Reading

• July 17, 2015 17 Jul'15

  Remote patient monitoring changes clinical trials

  Remote patient monitoring has proven its value in caring for patients with chronic diseases. Learn why it's now proving useful in clinical trials.  Continue Reading

• July 16, 2015 16 Jul'15

  Patient advocates: You can now get big data training

  With big data evolving so rapidly within healthcare, even the most engaged and informed patients and healthcare advocates might feel they don't know enough to truly take part in and evaluate the ...  Continue Reading

• July 15, 2015 15 Jul'15

  Meaningful use targeted

  Meaningful use is in the spotlight again, but not necessarily in a good way. The American Medical Association’s (AMA) call this week to “reboot” government regulation of EHRs is the latest in a ...  Continue Reading

• July 15, 2015 15 Jul'15

  SaaS analytics helps net $23m in revenue cycle payments

  Orlando Health found a way to create a more efficient and accurate revenue cycle, while saving money. The key? A data analytics platform.  Continue Reading

• July 15, 2015 15 Jul'15

  With mobility, par8o boosts patient referral process

  In tandem with mobile devices, par8o's patient referral software helps hospitals and physician practices more carefully monitor referral activities.  Continue Reading