The World Health Organization highlighted the upsides of taxing sugary drinks or unhealthy foods and, while healthier populations are an important part, the benefits also include increased government revenue and new jobs. Powered by WPeMatico
Electronic health records platforms are leaving doctors exposed by making it hard to demonstrate what they did and why. Some providers are even settling malpractice suits and not because of guilt. Hospitals cannot ignore the issue anymore. Powered by WPeMatico
Esker’s CEO post becomes official as the system focuses on patient safety, begins to roll out a Cerner EHR. Powered by WPeMatico
The research firm found that no vendor community excels at exchanging records with other vendors and while providers see value in participating in CommonWell and Carequality only a small subset are actively sharing data today. Powered by WPeMatico
The accidental health app bested other tools in engaging patients who stand to benefit most. But whether Pokémon Go or future apps and devices specifically designed to keep people moving will succeed depends on the very big question of design. Powered by WPeMatico
Researchers said the price hikes driving big spending increases are inconsistent and while AHA president Rick Pollack said that any upticks because of market manipulation are just plain wrong. Powered by WPeMatico
The company is said to be the first in healthcare to achieve this validation, which ensures the payment network has met standards to protect data. Powered by WPeMatico
She has a 10-point plan for that. Powered by WPeMatico
The inaugural event will take place at HIMSS17 on Feb 19 in Orlando. We’re looking for speakers right now. Powered by WPeMatico
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