Broad Institute makes genomic analytics software open source
MIT-Harvard research center upgrades GATK technology, widens availability to speed precision medicine advances. Powered by WPeMatico
Rush Health launches HIE with InterSystems platform, expands data sharing
The HIE aggregates clinical information from Epic and AllScripts EHRs, but plans are underway to include all electronic health record systems. Powered by WPeMatico
The submarine effect: Cerner pres says DoD modernization benefits all customers
Zane Burke told investors said that the same EHR technology used for subs can benefit rural providers that are often in regions with scarce connectivity. Powered by WPeMatico
HHS Secretary Price Statement on CBO Report
“…Americans are paying more for fewer healthcare choices because of Obamacare” Following the release of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report analyzing the American Health Care Act, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price, M.D. released the following statement: “The CBO was wrong when they analyzed Obamacare’s effect on cost and coverage, and they ...
Readout of Secretary Price’s Third and Fourth Day in Geneva for World Health Assembly
On Tuesday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 24, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D. completed his participation in the 70th World Health Assembly by leading the U.S. delegation in meetings with public health officials from Singapore, the WHO Africa Regional Office, Finland, Norway, the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, and Brazil. These discussions ...
Fitness trackers are largely inaccurate when counting calories, Stanford researchers say – Washington Post
Washington Post Fitness trackers are largely inaccurate when counting calories, Stanford researchers sayWashington PostCalorie counting is a useful way to lose weight, but a new study suggests a fitness tracker could sabotage your efforts. The devices are overwhelmingly popular. For instance, since its inception, the leading brand, Fitbit, has sold at least 30 million …Fitness ...
HIPAA and Disclosure to Media – The National Law Review
JD Supra (press release) HIPAA and Disclosure to MediaThe National Law ReviewLast week, a Texas health system agreed to a $2,400,000 HIPAA settlement arising out of a hospital’s disclosure of a patient’s name in a press release. (See here). Last year, a New York hospital agreed to pay $2,200,000 for allowing media to film in ...
The Health of a Hospital – KARK
KARK The Health of a HospitalKARKThe Health of a Hospital Copyright 2017 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By David Ramsey, Arkansas Nonprofit News Network (ANNN). LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (ANNN) …GOP health bill could shred safety net for millionsThe Hill (blog)AHCA could stifle Ohio’s healthcare industry, ...
Residents of halfway house found two men dead from overdoses — their drug counselors – Washington Post
Washington Post Residents of halfway house found two men dead from overdoses — their drug counselorsWashington PostThe man’s losing battle with heroin was laid out right there on the nightstand of the halfway house. There were three morning devotionals, including “God Calling,” geared toward keeping a person’s thoughts pointed heavenward. Then there was the …Drug ...