Open source oncology software from Pitt, UPMC to speed genomic data sharing
With research institutions ‘choking on data,’ new precision medicine technology helps researchers manage large volumes. Powered by WPeMatico
IBM Watson, Teva partnership to create new medicines, tackle chronic diseases
The joint work will develop cognitive technologies to discover new uses for existing drugs. Powered by WPeMatico
ONC chief sees Carequality patient data exchange in action
Nationwide health data exchange across networks triples in two months. Powered by WPeMatico
$6.3 million NIH grant to spur use of patient reported outcomes in EHRs
In an effort to advance the use of patient-reported outcomes for research and care delivery, a coalition of nine universities has been awarded a $6.3 million grant by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health. Powered by WPeMatico
Study: Healthcare staff lacking in basic security awareness, putting medical infrastructure at risk
Among all industries, healthcare ranks 15th out of 18 in social engineering for security, suggesting a security awareness problem among healthcare professionals that could be putting millions of patients at risk. Powered by WPeMatico
Big Data and Healthcare Analytics Forum top takeaways
Health orgs trekking deeper into analytics should expect a new information wave, understand that crowdsourcing can pay off, know machine learning is real right now, buckle down on governance. And don’t hold out for perfection. Powered by WPeMatico
HHS FACT Sheet: Delivery System Reform: Progress and the Future
As the largest health care purchaser in this country, the Department of Health and Human Services is directly responsible for ensuring access to high quality health care services for more than 100 million Americans. This Administration is dedicated to using that role to ensure that all Americans receive better care; that we spend our health ...
HHS collaborates with innovative companies to encourage Marketplace enrollment
Outreach will boost effort to reach more Americans than ever starting November 1st WASHINGTON – Ahead of the fourth Open Enrollment period, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced a commitment from seventeen companies to support enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace. These companies will connect freelance professionals, entrepreneurs, and customers with ...
Cleveland Clinic names top 10 medical innovations 2017
FHIR makes list. As do other innovations ranging from better treatment for depression to disappearing stents. Read about all ten here. Powered by WPeMatico
St. Jude heart device security under fire again
MedSec and Muddy Waters reveal that security vulnerabilities can weaponize pacemakers. Powered by WPeMatico