March 5th 2025
Few question the benefits of adopting a universal healthcare data exchange standard but achieving that goal will prove to be difficult.
February 5th 2025
The technology to leverage healthcare data exists. The problem, according to Highlander Health, is outdated structures and silos.
October 4th 2024
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a valuable tool in the U.S. healthcare industry. Experts say a thoughtful approach can head off ethical problems and optimize efficiency.
September 6th 2024
Telehealth has become a permanent part of U.S. healthcare delivery, and states are taking steps to regulate it
July 29th 2024
Artificial intelligence gains foothold in the emergency room as a note-taking aid.
Four Best Practices to Help Prevent Healthcare Cyberattacks
A new report from Radware has shocking findings about the healthcare industry’s low preparedness levels for cyberthreats. Here’s 4 ways to get ready.
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Lessons learned from program to improve healthcare information exchange
One major piece of interoperability is the expanded use of admission, discharge, and transfer (ADT) notifications across provider networks.
Four of the biggest challenges faced by health information organizations
Four health information organizations recently convened to discuss their challenges and successes in interoperability stability and infrastructure.
Five changes healthcare executives can expect in 2018
The winds of change swept through healthcare in 2017. Here’s what 2018 could bring.
Four reasons blockchain technology is not being adopted
The adoption of blockchain in healthcare billings and payments can bring a number of benefits to both payers and providers.
Interoperability a must for hospitals, but it comes with risks
One expert says the interoperability of medical devices, especially of IoT medical devices, creates soft spots in an organization’s security framework.
Top data analytics challenges facing healthcare organizations
A sneak peek at the findings from our 2018 Technology Survey reveal where healthcare organizations are struggling most when it comes to interoperability and Big Data.
NIH to collect Fitbit data for research project
Fitbit devices will be used for an NIH research program to explore the influence of behavioral, biological, and environmental influences on health.
Changes to federal, state interoperability legislation: What to know
The regulatory landscape for interoperability is changing, according to Mildred Segura, partner at international law firm Reed Smith.
Population health can help providers avoid care disconnects
One expert explains how providers can use population health to identify “ticking time bombs.”
Three ways ONC can improve healthcare interoperability
The American Medical Informatics Associations says interoperability has fallen off as a priority at the ONC. Here are its top recommendations to the organization.
Six healthcare marketing trends for 2018
Here are six healthcare impact trends that will challenge marketers in the upcoming year.
Top five technology investment areas for healthcare organizations
A new survey from SAP/Oxford Economics has eye-opening findings about the progress of healthcare’s digital transformations.
Top waste, fraud, and abuse red flags, and how to identify them
: In some cases of healthcare fraud, it’s easy to spot red flags. But in large healthcare organizations, or on the payer end, fraud and waste can be more difficult to detect through layers and layers of data.
New healthcare fraud trends managed care organizations need to watch
New healthcare fraud schemes are emerging. Here are a few of the most noteworthy.
Top tech advancements improving breast cancer screening
Early detection of breast cancer continues to be the best way to save lives and decrease healthcare costs over time, and new technology could help.
Survey reveals how patients believe providers can drive better outcomes
A study from West reveals interesting findings about patient engagement, prevention, wellness, and quality of care.
Top two concerns for healthcare executives in 2018
A survey unveiled at the HealthCare Executive Group’s Annual Forum divulges surprising findings about healthcare technology and innovation.
Three ways to help nurses advance your population health initiatives
Widespread adoption of population-focused nursing practice will likely take place over the next five to 10 years. Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve.
Diverse health IT partnerships are critical to interoperability
As managed care leaders, better care for patients can be achieved through increased medical data exchange through diverse and collaborative organization involvement.
Six healthcare interoperability barriers to watch
Is interoperability in healthcare a dream, or will payers, providers, and technology vendors finally come together to make data more available to one another?
Interoperability remains huge hindrance to improved care quality
High customer satisfaction has been linked with stronger loyalty, sales, and profits. So why hasn’t the healthcare industry caught on?
Four ways tech improves chronic disease management
Finding technology solutions to diagnose and manage chronic conditions is critical to the future of healthcare.
Managed Care Technology Survey 2017
Is your organization on pace with the biggest healthcare technology trends? Here’s your chance to find out.
Five technologies to transform healthcare
Five healthcare tech trends that will make chronic care management a part of patients’ daily lives.
Three telehealth services on the rise
An Epstein Becker Green survey has surprising results about the expansion of telehealth services physicians and other behavioral health professionals can provide.
Five ways to increase physician engagement
One expert says incentive programs to motivate physicians miss the mark. Here’s what he recommends instead.
Top strategy plans, providers can use to motivate member behavior changes
As the healthcare system shifts from a focus on employee-based plans to consumer-based plans, insurers have to find new ways to engage and motivate members.
Program uses provider, patient incentives to fight opioid epidemic
Providers are coming up short when it comes to HEDIS measures related to substance abuse. Here’s how one health plan is changing that.
Many hospitals not sharing e-patient data
Why researchers say the industry is “a long way off” from robust electronic patient data sharing.