March 2016

Detailed, ambitious healthcare-loan system proposed to aid financially overwhelmed patients
Which IT tools offer the most benefit?
Hospital ransom demanders doing real damage—and just getting warmed up
HCS Clients are Ready for April 1st LTCH CARE Data Set Version 3.00
Johns Hopkins University to open cancer research center with $125 million in donations
MedStar offers update on malware attack
CMS to issue innovation project awards for QIOs
CDC recognizes leaders in VTE prevention
New GE partnership to accelerate sub-Saharan maternal and child health
AHRQ names director of Center for Delivery, Organization, and Markets
Those with chronic conditions using digital health, but not to manage disease
Tech market for active aging poised for a boom
GAO: Healthcare.gov experienced more than 300 security incidents in less than 2 years
Four customer-centric strategies for healthcare companies
Florida Hospital DeLand names new CEO
Security pro talks ransomware, blockchain potential
Parents rate the ratings: 3 things we learned from UM children’s health poll
Sync for Science pilot launches
Survey shows growing interest in telemedicine
Hot app: Boston Children's Feverprints boosts understanding of body temp patterns
Economics experts reveal the best and worst places for doctors in 2016
HIMSS, AMDIS offer support for Precision Medicine security framework
Survey says HIT leaders focused on analytics, business intelligence this year
Clarius Mobile Health soon to offer handheld ultrasound compatible with iOS, Android
Virtual reality transports sick kids far beyond hospital walls
Report: CEOs detail 3 determining factors for healthcare success
21st Century Oncology faces lawsuits after breach
Looking at the ACA, 6 years later
New Datalux medical computers announced
Proposed legislation requires proof of DOD-VA interoperability
Ohio Supreme Court rules on patient data
Report: Universal Health Services CEO is worth $1.1 billion
AHA to CMS: Eliminate all-or-nothing approach to MU
Book explores impact of internet use on healthcare
CMS announces new payment model for nursing facilities
Expect a 250% increase in ransomware attacks this year
Tenet Healthcare names new president of hospital operations
ONC schedules sixth annual meeting
Class action lawsuit targets relationship between Facebook and providers
Indiana HIMSS, Eskanazi Health, Epic collaborate on connectathon
McKesson offering IT disaster recovery service
Allscripts, GI Partners acquire Netsmart
GE Appoints Four New Company Officers
New MR applications from Siemens Healthcare launched to provide greater efficiency in neurology departments
Connecticut hospital executives express concern with the state’s hospital tax
Northwell hosting open vote for winning innovation
Apple's CareKit offers software platform for health apps
Next IT Healthcare Teams Up with ClearDATA to Protect Digital Patient Information
Two Calif. hospitals hit by hackers
UPMC funding first projects from Pittsburgh Health Data Alliance
HHS shares HIPAA audit plans
Kentucky hospital latest ransomware victim
HHS guidance limits medical copy fees to $6.50
Senate bill offers provisions for Precision Medicine Initiative
AHIMA launches petition for national patient identifier
Philips launches website geared to those struggling to sleep
Christie calls for two-year ban on lawsuits by towns over hospital property taxes
Alternative care site usage on the rise
Epic developing notification app for Apple Watch
Research institute faces $3.9M HIPAA fine
PCAST report: Older Americans need connectivity, access, training for best health outcomes
ReHabbit wins Ochsner, GE innovation challenge
Sorry, CEOs: Americans think you are overpaid
Should hospitals be required to show patients charges for healthcare services?
Minn. provider settles HIPAA violations for $1.55M
Poll: Many Americans report significant barriers to healthcare access
Patients from 2 more hospitals at risk after allegedly swapped syringe in Colorado
21 named to federal cybersecurity task force
7 words heard ’round the football world
HIE growth much higher in certain states
Nicklaus Children's Hospital achieves Stage 7
Alabama MRI facility promises patients a ‘spa-like’ atmosphere
GuideWell opens collaborative ecosystem for health innovation
Organizations urge 90-day MU reporting period for 2016
Cancer overtakes heart disease as leading cause of death in 22 U.S. states
Cost controls: Healthcare industry on a dangerous collision course
A rare happy ending in stolen laptop incident
Advisory board named for Wanda digital platform
SAMHSA holding opioid recovery app challenge
Calif. provider settles class action suit for $7.5M in wake of data breach
ATA supports Obama administration's effort to expand broadband access
Value-based payment modifier results: Less than 1% of groups earn bonuses
Apple's patent shows medical device plans for its smartwatch
Use of health monitor devices to triple by 2020
AHIMA's advocacy campaign focuses on patient identity
5,500+ new, revised ICD-10 codes in the works for 2017
Sentara names new president, CEO and COO
AMIA schedules informatics educator conference
Siri, Cortana and others not so helpful in crisis
Skip the surgery and pop the placebo, writes cheeky surgeon-author
AMA, other orgs call for rejection of Aetna/Humana merger
Addiction medicine now an official subspecialty
Community Care of North Carolina wins inaugural Hearst Health Prize and $100,000
Strategy behind ONC office's new organization, output
ONC offers more details about enhanced certification proposed rule
IUPUI researcher gets two grants for chronic pain information and electronic informed consent
Billing fraud investigation targets mental health hospitals
Immediate opposition mounts to White House prescription drug payment proposal
The 25 states with the worst access to healthcare
Proposed ACO benchmarks may penalize the orgs serving the sickest patients