Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

Biden Administration itemizes AI accomplishments to date
Half a year after President Biden officially directed federal agencies in the executive branch’s bailiwick to “seize the promise and manage the risks” of AI, the White House has posted a status report.
Large language models, other GenAI options stimulating tech purchasing in healthcare
Budgeting for generative AI in healthcare has skyrocketed, albeit in pockets, by as much as 300% year over year.
Against malpractice for using clinical AI, the best defense is a good offense
If a clinician you care about counts on AI to help make medical decisions, remind them: Tort law principles hold that doing so means risking liability should a patient sue over harm done.
Overheard around the Kaiser nurses’ protest over AI in healthcare
Healthcare leaders around the U.S. might want to take notice of what’s going on in the streets of San Francisco this week.
10 things you may have suspected about AI but didn’t know for sure till now
All around the world, people are increasingly wise to the advance of AI. More than a few are growing ever more uneasy about it. And yet workers equipped with AI are both more productive and better at their jobs.

Anthem warns breach victims of email scam

Anthem is warning its 80 million former and current members, who were victims of a cyberattack breach, of an email scam, according to Reuters. 

February 6, 2015

Apple technology spreading quickly in top hospitals

Major U.S. hospitals are quickly adopting Apple healthcare technology, in particular Apple's HealthKit service, reports Reuters.

February 5, 2015

HHS, ONC to invest $28M in state HIE grants

Department of Health and Human Services chief Sylvia Burwell announced that the agency will invest $28 million in health information exchange grants, according to Health IT Buzz, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s official blog.

February 4, 2015

Cerner completes acquisition of Siemens Health Services

EHR giant Cerner has finalized its $1.3 billion acquisition of Siemens Health Services, the U.S.-based health IT division of German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG, reports Clinical Innovation + Technology.

February 4, 2015

ONC releases long-awaited interoperability roadmap

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has unveiled its highly-anticipated roadmap for interoperability, reports Clinical Innovation + Technology. 

February 2, 2015

Congressional hearing examines need for national data security standard

Congressional leaders convened an initial hearing to explore the need for federal data breach legislation, reports Clinical Innovation + Technology.

January 29, 2015

Physicians see positives, negatives of EHRs

While physicians report that changing EHRs can improve functionality and help meet Meaningful Use requirements, many are unhappy with the switch, according to a study in Family Practice Management. 

January 27, 2015

HMS Saves $65 Million for California Public Employees’ Retirement System

IRVING, Texas--HMS, Inc., (“HMS”) a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:HMSY), today announced that the company has saved the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) nearly $65 million to date through its dependent eligibility verification project, resulting in the removal of 8,940 ineligible dependents from health plans. 

January 21, 2015

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AI in Healthcare

Biden Administration itemizes AI accomplishments to date

Half a year after President Biden officially directed federal agencies in the executive branch’s bailiwick to “seize the promise and manage the risks” of AI, the White House has posted a status report.

Cardiovascular Business

‘Concerning’ data connect industry payments to cardiologists with medical device use

U.S. physicians often receive payments from medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. New research in JAMA found a connection between receiving such payments and using specific devices—should the industry be concerned?

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiology groups share key update: ABMS seeking feedback on proposed Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

Five of the largest U.S. medical societies focused on cardiovascular health are one step closer to seeing their paradigm-shifting proposal become a reality.