News, Analysis and Opinion for Health IT - Page 3

June 14, 2018 14 Jun'18

New Apple Health Records API may make a PHR app easier

Apple's new Health Records API should mean a slew of incredibly customized healthcare apps later this year. But concerns remain about security and interoperability.

June 06, 2018 06 Jun'18

AthenaHealth CEO Jonathan Bush out as cloud EHR vendor soars

Jonathan Bush quits as CEO of AthenaHealth in the midst of an unsolicited purchase bid from an activist investor and details surface about domestic abuse in Bush's 2006 divorce.

May 14, 2018 14 May'18

Healthcare data analytics success grows when IT advises execs

Educating healthcare executives about data analytics, and seeing that healthcare organizations invest in data, is critical, according to a panel of experts.

May 09, 2018 09 May'18

Patient engagement system ties Change, Adobe, Microsoft

In these news briefs, read how Change Healthcare partnered with Microsoft and Adobe to use their cloud and AI services. Also, learn about Uber and CVS' latest pushes into healthcare.

May 08, 2018 08 May'18

Google, Fitbit, startups storm into healthcare AI

Google is moving quickly into healthcare, forging alliances with Fitbit and selling AI services to smaller health IT vendors. Meanwhile, Fitbit is expanding into healthcare.

May 01, 2018 01 May'18

American Well expands acute care services with Avizia acquisition

At ATA18, American Well's chairman and CEO expressed the company's desire to 'democratize healthcare' with its acquisition of acute care telehealth company Avizia.

April 25, 2018 25 Apr'18

CMS elevates electronic health records interoperability

CMS is replacing meaningful use with 'Promoting Interoperability' and proposing new Medicare payment programs with looser physician reporting rules and more price transparency.

April 24, 2018 24 Apr'18

New patient care models showcased at HLTH 2018 conference

Top healthcare executives from all sectors of the industry convene to do business and dialogue about new approaches and technologies seen as disruptive to established care models.

April 23, 2018 23 Apr'18

ATA18 to explore the impact, potential of telemedicine

AI in healthcare will feature prominently at the 2018 ATA annual conference. The role of telemedicine in the fight against the opioid crisis will also be discussed.

April 13, 2018 13 Apr'18

Facebook's medical data sharing plan raises privacy concerns

Facebook's proposal to match anonymized patient data with user profiles has some experts worried about the possible privacy implications of such a project.

April 04, 2018 04 Apr'18

Report: Patient relationship management could curb readmissions

A new report from Chilmark Research points to future gains for patient relationship management software, potentially in the tricky area of decreasing 30-day patient readmissions.

March 22, 2018 22 Mar'18

Researchers use EHR data to predict opioid prescriptions

EHR data can help healthcare providers identify which patients in a hospital were most likely to be prescribed opioids after discharge, according to researchers at the University of Colorado ...

March 19, 2018 19 Mar'18

Cybersecurity in healthcare ails from lack of IT talent

Healthcare cybersecurity woes continue unabated, with more frequent cyberattacks amid a lack of IT talent and employee awareness, but organizations are spending more on security.

March 15, 2018 15 Mar'18

HIMSS notebook: EHR trends embraced by vendors with AI and CRM

EHR trends were among the news at HIMSS 2018. Cerner and Salesforce are teaming to bring patient data into healthcare CRM. Meanwhile, Epic and Nuance promoted an AI assistant.

March 08, 2018 08 Mar'18

Reprimand on healthcare and cloud computing spurs HIMSS debate

The benefits of the cloud are well-known, as is the healthcare industry's wariness about moving patient data to the cloud. At the HIMSS conference, the deliberations expanded.

March 07, 2018 07 Mar'18

Transition to value-based care slowed by lack of standardization

At HIMSS 2018, a CIO and CMO gave their perspectives on the current state of value-based care and the barriers that are impeding the transition.

March 06, 2018 06 Mar'18

With health IT interoperability in mind, CMS announces changes

Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner and CMS administrator Seema Verma outlined big changes coming to promote interoperability and greater patient access to EHRs.

February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18

AAFP recommends steps to reduce health IT regulations

The American Academy of Family Physicians has recommended steps to relieve the burden of health IT regulations on physicians. In a letter to CMS administrator Seema Verma and ONC national ...

February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18

HIMSS 2018 focuses on AI in healthcare

With AI in healthcare trending, the HIMSS conference is showcasing vendors and users turning to AI and machine learning for clinical and business applications; interoperability also is hot.

February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18

HIMSS 2018 conference coverage and analysis

SearchHealthIT returns to Las Vegas for the HIMSS annual conference, which runs from March 5 to 9, 2018. Follow this guide for ongoing conference coverage.

February 01, 2018 01 Feb'18

One Virtual System Worldwide: Intra-Epic interoperability

Epic Systems Corp. introduced new interoperability features, part of its Epic 2018 EHR update, that enable Epic-based healthcare systems to share more health data with each other.

January 17, 2018 17 Jan'18

Good times: AI in healthcare brings promise, hype and challenges

I browsed through two vastly different reports on artificial intelligence (AI) this week, leading me to again wonder if there is substance on the matter or just a lot of hot air blowing around. My ...

January 12, 2018 12 Jan'18

FDA adds digital health technology to 2018 policy roadmap

In an effort to help consumers make informed health decisions, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) renewed its commitment to digital health technology in its 2018 strategic policy roadmap. The ...

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.

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.

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.

September 21, 2017 21 Sep'17

Cerner population health exec headlines health IT forum

Among keynoters at Chilmark Research conference on payer-provider convergence is veteran health IT exec John Glaser -- Cerner population health senior VP and former Siemens CEO.

August 25, 2017 25 Aug'17

EHR adoption rates increased with passage of HITECH Act

After the passage of the HITECH Act in 2009, EHR adoption rates for eligible hospitals rose from 3.2% to 14.2% and EHR adoption rates for ineligible hospitals rose from just 0.1% to 3.3%, according ...

August 17, 2017 17 Aug'17

U.S. GAO appoints new members to HIT Advisory Committee

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently appointed 15 new health IT experts to the also new Health Information Technology (HIT) Advisory Committee, a press release said. "The 21st ...

August 10, 2017 10 Aug'17

Remaining McKesson EHR technology sold to Allscripts

McKesson Corp. departs the mainstream EHR business with the sale of its remaining EHR technology aspects to Allscripts, essentially leaving only four major hospital EHR vendors.

August 09, 2017 09 Aug'17

Delays for $1 million CHIME national patient ID challenge

A critic of CHIME'S $1 million patient ID challenge calls it a gimmick, but CIOs defend the project -- originally crowdsourced but now potentially funded by CHIME.

August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17

President Trump and VA Secretary announce telehealth initiatives

President Trump and Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary, David Shulkin, M.D., announced telehealth initiatives that will help give access to healthcare for veterans across the country. Through new ...

August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17

ECW False Claims Act violation a new area of healthcare fraud

As a wake-up call to other health IT vendors, the OIG's senior counsel airs a video in which he calls eClinicalWorks' False Claims Act violation a 'new area of healthcare fraud.'

July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17

All of Us precision medicine research program names community partners

The National Institutes of Health has chosen four community partners to join its All of Us precision medicine research program, which seeks to gather data from at least one million people in the ...

July 14, 2017 14 Jul'17

Public health implications of infosec are 'complex,' researchers say

In the wake of the recent WannaCry and Petya attacks that have hit healthcare organizations worldwide, a group of Boston researchers is urging the industry to consider the public health ...

July 06, 2017 06 Jul'17

Patient engagement strategy heavily influences tech investment

Hospital IT professionals are welcoming patient engagement technology, based on the results of a purchasing intentions survey by TechTarget and CHIME.

June 30, 2017 30 Jun'17

HHS to award $195 million for health IT use in opioid treatment

The Department of Health and Human Services will award $195 million to community health centers to expand substance abuse and mental health services that focus on awareness, prevention and opioid ...

June 16, 2017 16 Jun'17

Cybersecurity for healthcare a "public health concern," task force says

A federal task force identified six areas that can improve cybersecurity for healthcare, including more education and information sharing.

June 08, 2017 08 Jun'17

The eClinicalWorks False Claims Act case: Implications for health IT

For some health IT experts, the eClinicalWorks' False Claims Act case is about the EHR vendor's lack of interoperability and the failure of meaningful use.

May 19, 2017 19 May'17

WannaCry ransomware attack should push hospitals to gauge certain tech

The WannaCry ransomware attack affected hundreds of countries and hundreds of thousands of systems, including health systems. Experts discuss what healthcare orgs need to do.

May 05, 2017 05 May'17

2016 healthcare data breaches surpass last year's record

Healthcare data breaches hit an all-time high in 2016, according to a report by Bitglass. However, the volume of leaked records caused by 2016 healthcare data breaches decreased from the previous ...

May 04, 2017 04 May'17

Healthcare software developer jobs may be hit by Trump H-1B visa move

The Trump administration's proposed changes to the H-1B visa program for highly skilled foreign workers could force health IT vendors to pay higher salaries to software engineers.

May 03, 2017 03 May'17

CIO: Consumer mistrust in health information security is founded

A survey found that consumers mistrust health information security, especially with health technology. A CIO explains these concerns are founded and what improvements are necessary.

April 28, 2017 28 Apr'17

HHS secretary Tom Price discusses lack of interoperability, physician burnout

Tom Price, Secretary of Health and Human Services, laid out two goals for the department moving forward: overcoming the lack of interoperability and physician burnout.

April 17, 2017 17 Apr'17

HL7 standards work slowed by lack of financial support, leaders say

Leaders of HL7, the international health IT standards organization, say HL7 standards development is being held back by lack of financial support from some industry organizations.

April 14, 2017 14 Apr'17

New ONC challenge focuses on accuracy and reliability of health data

A new ONC challenge is seeking ways to ensure the accuracy and reliability of health data, also known as data provenance. Data provenance refers to information about when the data was created, by ...

April 05, 2017 05 Apr'17

Health IT community welcomes new ONC head, Donald Rucker

Donald Rucker has been named the new ONC head. The former Siemens CMO has been welcomed to the position of national coordinator by the health IT community.

March 31, 2017 31 Mar'17

Medical record breaches down in 2016, but internal threats proliferate

Financial services may have replaced healthcare as the most breached industry in 2016, but that doesn't mean healthcare is in the all-clear. According to a report by IBM Security, the healthcare ...

March 31, 2017 31 Mar'17

A guide to healthcare IoT possibilities and obstacles

This essential guide explores the potential of the internet of things in healthcare, as well as some of the obstacles that may hinder its wider adoption.

March 30, 2017 30 Mar'17

Arrival of new HHS healthcare tech boss could augur big changes at ONC

President Trump's appointment of former GOP congressman John Fleming, M.D., to a newly created health technology post could portend ONC downsizing and MACRA changes.

March 23, 2017 23 Mar'17

Experts not surprised that EHR patient safety issues top ECRI report

Experts were not surprised by the recently published ECRI report on patient safety issues. In fact, experts agreed these issues have been around for a while.

March 20, 2017 20 Mar'17

VA launches collaborative 3D printing hospital network

The Department of Veterans Affairs is collaborating with a 3D printer manufacturer to encourage surgical planning and anatomical modeling for personalized healthcare.

March 10, 2017 10 Mar'17

HIT Squad podcast recaps HIMSS 2017 Orlando hot topics

In this podcast, the SearchHealthIT HIT Squad recaps HIMSS 2017 hot topics including AI in healthcare, patient engagement and a relative lack of government issues.

March 09, 2017 09 Mar'17

AMA, provider groups call for delay of 2015 certified EHRs

The American Medical Association and 102 other physician groups have called on CMS and ONC to delay the use of 2015 certified EHRs beyond the current timeframe of required use starting in 2018 ...

March 01, 2017 01 Mar'17

New Epic EHR systems to carry lower prices, aimed at smaller hospitals

New, more minimalist versions of the Epic EHR system will feature lower prices, though also less functionality. And these will be aimed at smaller hospitals, according to Epic.

February 24, 2017 24 Feb'17

Gaining a new appreciation for health IT at the 2017 HIMSS conference

Attending the 2017 HIMSS conference -- my very first foray into the largest annual health IT gathering -- was daunting, to say the least. Navigating the massive Orange County Convention Center and ...

February 23, 2017 23 Feb'17

HIMSS 2017 conference: new health IT beyond meaningful use and EHRs

The HIMSS 2017 conference focused on newer health IT strategies and segments such as medical imaging and avoided government regulation issues.

February 22, 2017 22 Feb'17

HIMSS 2017 buzz ranges from patient engagement to AI, machine learning

The busy floor and outskirts of HIMSS 2017 were abuzz with hot health IT topics ranging from patient engagement and care collaboration to AI and machine learning.

February 20, 2017 20 Feb'17

Cognitive computing in healthcare: MD Anderson puts IBM Watson on hold

News recently broke that MD Anderson put its project with IBM Watson on hold. Some interpreted this to be a setback for AI and cognitive computing in healthcare. Others disagree.

February 17, 2017 17 Feb'17

Health data breaches and hacker attacks spiked dramatically in 2016

Health data breaches caused by hacker attacks rose by 320% in 2016, ransomware attacks became prominent, and many smaller hospitals were hit hackers.

February 17, 2017 17 Feb'17

HIMSS 2017 conference coverage and analysis

The SearchHealthIT team will be attending the HIMSS 2017 conference in Orlando. Follow this guide for coverage from the show, post-conference reactions and a recap of HIMSS 2016.

February 10, 2017 10 Feb'17

Telemedicine parity laws are on the rise, but restrictions impede use

While more than half of the country has enacted telemedicine parity laws, restrictions on the types of telemedicine technology that are covered by health insurance often prevent patients from being ...

February 03, 2017 03 Feb'17

Patient-reported data often excluded from EHR documentation

A recent eye health study found that patient-reported data doesn't always get recorded in a patient's electronic health record (EHR), raising questions about the accuracy of clinical documentation. ...

February 02, 2017 02 Feb'17

Vendor calls for reversal of Joint Commission CPOE texting ban

Cries of protest arose when the Joint Commission prohibited secure texting of computerized physician order entries, but now the level of disenchantment among some in the secure text messaging ...

February 02, 2017 02 Feb'17

Accountable care organization model will likely survive ACA repeal

As congressional Republicans push ACA repeal, accountable care organizations appear safe because of bipartisan support for value-based care and reimbursement.

January 26, 2017 26 Jan'17

Major healthcare organizations urge Trump to continue push for value-based care

President Donald Trump has already begun the process of repealing the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, by signing an executive order that allows certain government officials and entities to ...

January 25, 2017 25 Jan'17

Under pressure, ONC still making noise

With its leadership and programs in flux because of uncertainty accompanying the new administration, ONC has produced a flurry of activity lately punctuated by a slate of sessions scheduled for ...

January 25, 2017 25 Jan'17

HIMSS 2017 health IT topics to include cybersecurity, value-based care

In this podcast, the HIT Squad talks about hot health IT topics SearchHealthIT expects to cover at HIMSS 2017; they include health data cybersecurity and value-based healthcare.

January 24, 2017 24 Jan'17

Interoperability may be in sight as Epic and Cerner work together

As two of the largest EHRs in the healthcare space, Epic and Cerner have often appeared to be at odds with each other. But that seems to be changing via an ONC initiative.

January 20, 2017 20 Jan'17

Healthcare data breaches cost $6.2 billion a year

Healthcare data breaches cost the industry $6.2 billion a year, while the average cost of a single data breach across all industries is $4 million, according to Protenus. Additionally, nearly 90% ...

January 13, 2017 13 Jan'17

IBM Watson Health partners with FDA to study blockchain technology

IBM Watson Health and the FDA are collaborating on a research initiative that aims to define a "secure, efficient and scalable exchange of health data using blockchain technology," according to an ...

January 11, 2017 11 Jan'17

ICD-10 glitches cause CMS to back off

It turns out the transition to ICD-10 didn't go quite as smoothly as previously thought, particularly for the small practice physicians who were most anxious about the changeover from ICD-9 on Oct. ...

January 04, 2017 04 Jan'17

Intermountain’s part in DoD-Cerner EHR project

I caught up with Intermountain Healthcare CIO and vice president Marc Probst at the CHIME16 Fall CIO Forum and got a chance to ask him about Intermountain's role in what is one of the biggest EHR ...

December 29, 2016 29 Dec'16

Marc Probst calls for government healthcare interoperability standards

Intermountain CIO Marc Probst is well known for insisting that the government set interoperability standards for health IT so providers and vendors can freely exchange health data.

December 28, 2016 28 Dec'16

Joint Commission bans CPOE secure texting for physicians

Vendors and patient advocates criticize computerized physician order entry ban following new Joint Commission and CMS clarification of secure texting rules.

December 23, 2016 23 Dec'16

ONC releases 2017 Interoperability Standards Advisory updates

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has released its 2017 Interoperability Standards Advisory, which expands its focus on health research interoperability, ...

December 23, 2016 23 Dec'16

Trends in health IT for 2017: Ransomware, RPA, blockchain predictions

A health IT expert weighs in on the top trends in health IT for 2017, including predictions about ransomware, RPA and blockchain.

December 20, 2016 20 Dec'16

Writers discuss their favorite interviews with healthcare IT experts

SearchHealthIT's writers talked to a lot of big leaders in health IT in 2016. In this video, our journalists discuss their favorite personalities and moments.

December 16, 2016 16 Dec'16

Hot in 2016: Data blocking and patient access to personal information

In 2016, the health IT world spent a lot of time addressing data blocking issues and patients' access to personal information like their health records. Learn more in this photo story.

December 15, 2016 15 Dec'16

Patients want info in one place

Health data and patients' electronic access to their own health information are real, personal issues, not just the stuff of health IT government and vendor debate. Some 94% of respondents in a new ...

December 15, 2016 15 Dec'16

IBM Watson enters cyber security arena to improve security in healthcare and other industries

Cognitive computing may be the next big advance in health IT security. According to a recent study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, nearly 60% of security professionals say cognitive ...

December 09, 2016 09 Dec'16

Telemedicine pediatrics is focus of new telehealth provider offering

The Nemours children's health system is offering pediatric telemedicine services for out-of-state patients as part of the new American Well telehealth exchange.

December 07, 2016 07 Dec'16

The 21st Century Cures Act: Implications for Health IT

The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century Cures Act on Dec. 6, legislation that has some important implications for health IT including providing funding to initiatives started by President Barack ...

December 02, 2016 02 Dec'16

RSNA 2016: to cloud or not to cloud

CHICAGO - Scott Seidelmann, founder and CEO of Candescent Health, a cloud medical imaging service vendor and sort of spin-off of cloud EHR vendor athenahealth, Inc., got off a plane and headed ...

November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16

VNAs must push medical imaging technology boundaries

This issue of SearchHealthIT's Pulse zeroes in on vendor neutral archives -- a distinctive, medical imaging technology in healthcare designed to allow providers to view images in a standard format.

The market for medical imaging ...

November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16