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- January 09, 2018
09 Jan'18
Health information sharing framework unveiled
Federal health IT officials under the 21st Century Cures Act have proposed regulations for health data information sharing, the Trusted Exchange Framework 'network of networks.'
- January 04, 2018
04 Jan'18
Four healthcare technology trends to watch in 2018
Healthcare organizations should be prepared to see applications for blockchain and more uses for AI in 2018. Analytics provided by EHR vendors will also emerge.
- December 18, 2017
18 Dec'17
Net neutrality repeal could limit telehealth providers
The FCC's vote to repeal net neutrality could hurt telehealth providers and consumers and limit the ability of some healthcare systems to exchange data-intensive medical images.
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- December 11, 2017
11 Dec'17
Progress Health Cloud tackles healthcare IT integration
Disparate systems and siloes plague healthcare when what is needed is true healthcare IT integration. Progress aims to achieve this with its new Health Cloud platform.
- December 08, 2017
08 Dec'17
Oversight of mobile medical apps clarified in FDA draft guidance
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new draft guidance clarifying its oversight of mobile medical apps. Furthermore, the agency will loosen its regulations for certain technologies it ...
- December 01, 2017
01 Dec'17
ONC: Healthcare IT issues are EHR usability, interoperability
For ONC, the top healthcare IT issues that need to be addressed by the industry are interoperability and EHR usability. The national coordinator lays out three influencing factors.
- November 30, 2017
30 Nov'17
Connected medical devices seek a place in clinical setting
Connected Health Conference highlights connected medical devices looking for a place in a clinical setting, ranging from sensored pill caps to non-invasive remote monitoring devices.
- November 28, 2017
28 Nov'17
Radiology AI and deep learning take over RSNA 2017
AI and deep learning applications were superhot at RSNA 2017, as value-based medical imaging and PACS and VNA systems remained the top topics for imaging professionals.
- November 17, 2017
17 Nov'17
Growth of telemedicine programs on healthcare executives' radars
More senior healthcare executives are planning to grow or expand their telemedicine programs than three years ago, according to a survey by law firm Foley & Lardner. Of the 100 senior ...
- November 06, 2017
06 Nov'17
RSNA 2017 shows AI in healthcare, value-based imaging
Medical imaging professionals converge on RSNA 2017, North America's biggest healthcare conference. This year the emphasis is on AI and machine learning, and value-based care.
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- October 23, 2017
23 Oct'17
Telehealth laws expanded, updated in nearly every state
Almost every state in the United States and the District of Columbia has updated their telehealth laws, not only expanding access to services but also clarifying how those services can be provided, ...
- October 06, 2017
06 Oct'17
VA telehealth proposal would expand care access for veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing a new rule that would standardize telehealth for veterans. The VA telehealth rule would increase the availability of general clinical care, mental ...
- October 05, 2017
05 Oct'17
Healthcare payer-provider links sweeping into industry
Health IT vendors and healthcare providers and insurance payers gathered at Chilmark Research's Convergence 2017 conference to discuss payer-provider partnerships and other deals.
- September 28, 2017
28 Sep'17
ONC updates Health IT Certification Program to support efficiency
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) recently announced in a blog post two changes that will be made to the agency's Health IT Certification Program. According to the blog ...
- September 27, 2017
27 Sep'17
Change Healthcare blockchain system draws praise
New blockchain system announced by Change Healthcare is the first major move by a major health IT vendor to commercialize the nascent secure ledger technology. Analysts are positive.