NewYork-Presbyterian launches venture fund
NYP Ventures follows the health system’s NYP Innovation Center and NYP OnDemand digital health suite in advancing emerging technologies. Powered by WPeMatico
Best Hospital IT Departments 2016: CIOs talk emerging technologies with biggest potential
From chatbots mining social media to wearables and trendy tools, Healthcare IT News’ Best Hospital IT Department winners discuss the top tech poised to have a critical impact on their organizations’ future. Powered by WPeMatico
Cerner and American Well partner to tie EHR to telehealth tools
The deal will enable joint clients to manage care virtually and provide access to patients via a portal. Powered by WPeMatico
CMS approves Michigan plan to abate lead hazards from Flint and other impacted areas in the state with federal support
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a Michigan State Plan Amendment (SPA) today that uses federal and state funding to expand lead abatement activities in the impacted areas of Flint and other areas in Michigan. This targeted and time-limited effort will complement other federal, state and local efforts to abate lead hazards ...
MLB to standardize medical information for player trades
‘This is kind of an area where we’ve been moving each year since we adopted the electronic medical records,’ said Major League Baseball’s chief legal officer, following suspension of Padres’ GM Preller. Powered by WPeMatico
Medjacking – An Epidemic in Healthcare
When the network backdoor is wide open, the potential for unrestricted access to valuable patient data is practically unlimited. Powered by WPeMatico
Looking to advance your health IT career? Learn cloud computing and security skills, survey finds
Hiring managers and health IT pros take note: These skillsets and job positions are the most difficult for healthcare organizations to hire for and that, in turn, can create opportunities to ramp up your career. Powered by WPeMatico
Tableau Software lays down product roadmap for enhanced data analytics
The company unveiled forthcoming hyper data engine, natural language query capabilities, an effort it dubbed Project Maestro, as well as visualization features and cloud-based services coming down the pike. Powered by WPeMatico
ACA repeal could make ACOs, MACRA, Medicare Shared Savings and CMS CMMI more complicated, experts say
Officials from the Advisory Board, AAFP and MGMA suggest that the core of these programs are safe, but if President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican-led Congress repeal the Affordable Care Act there might be some changes. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump picks healthcare transition leader
Andrew Bremberg, an advisor to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and former Health and Human Services employee, will lead workflow, policy and personnel for the transition team. Powered by WPeMatico