Mayo Clinic names first chief digital officer
Rita Khan, who comes to the health system from UnitedHealthcare, will guide digital strategy and spearhead the launch of Mayo’s new Center for Digital Health. Powered by WPeMatico
The economy of connecting
The monetisation of patient data is set to be one of the biggest drivers of new business models across the healthcare landscape – and ownership of that data can give patients the power to shape the kind of healthcare they want. Powered by WPeMatico
ADA says autonomous AI meets diabetes standards of care
The news is being touted by IDx, makers of the first medical device approved by FDA to use artificial intelligence to assess diabetic retinopathy. Powered by WPeMatico
VA launches online patient portal for veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of an online patient portal this month that will provide service veterans with digital access to their patient statements. Powered by WPeMatico
Health system's online assistant helps patients find the right kind and level of care
At Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, 70% of patients complete a full interview, and 30% initially seeking out high-cost forms of care are redirected to lower, condition-appropriate forms of care. Powered by WPeMatico
In 2019, social determinants of health got the attention they deserve
Hospitals and health systems are beginning to embrace a more holistic approach to ensuring the wellness of their patient populations, and are adjusting their IT strategies to accommodate it. Powered by WPeMatico
Vanderbilt helps Epic with EHR tweak aimed at ICU delirium
The update will help health systems coordinate care, with a specific focus on delirium, including sedation and pain medications, breathing machines and mobilization. Powered by WPeMatico
Telehealth links ALS patients to care teams, saving travel and restoring quality of life
In 12 months at Penn State Health, telemedicine has resulted in travel savings of more than 8,780 miles, high patient satisfaction and reduced burden, and expansion of specialty care management programs. Powered by WPeMatico
Patient-centricity taken seriously
Everybody talks about putting the patient in the driving seat. But connected care platforms that take this vision seriously continue to experience a hard time. How should patient-centricity be reimbursed? Powered by WPeMatico
HHS Secretary Azar Statement on ACA Exchange Program Integrity Final Rule
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the Exchange Program Integrity Final Rule, which implements policies aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars by ensuring that Exchange enrollees are accurately determined eligible for premium subsidies. HHS Secretary Alex Azar issued the following statement: “Being good stewards of taxpayer dollars and faithfully implementing the law are ...