AnalyticsMD nabs $13 million to ramp up artificial intelligence
The startup’s AI platform for healthcare focuses on improving clinical outcomes and streamlining operations, the company said. Powered by WPeMatico
Zipline snaps up $25 million to advance drone for medical supply delivery
Startup intends to use the funding to work toward making U.S. deliveries within six months. Powered by WPeMatico
OIG names 2017 goals: Bolstering HHS and NIH data security, tackling EHR challenges
As outlined in HHS Office of Inspector General’s 2017 work plan, the agency will also review the FDA’s plan to address cybersecurity issues of medical devices. Powered by WPeMatico
Managing authentication in a world of fraud: It takes more than passwords
Reliance on user IDs and passwords has put many organizations in a bad place. But more complex, secure and usable solutions exist to ensure individuals accessing a system are indeed who they say they are, says cybersecurity expert Mansur Hasib. Powered by WPeMatico
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