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By Diana Manos | 08:27 am | November 18, 2016
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center CIO John Halamka advised providers to stay the course on MACRA, while iHealth partner Justin Barnes agreed that major changes are unlikely. But Robert Tennant of the MGMA cautioned that we won’t know until Trump takes over.
By Jessica Davis | 05:42 pm | November 17, 2016
The five-year partnership will focus on best practices for genomics analytics and collaborating on tools to better process and integrate data.
By Tom Sullivan | 03:21 pm | November 17, 2016
The state has already achieved a marked increase in people using its patient portal and HIE. One big surprise: Its most active patients turned out to be the ones widely considered least interested in technology. 
By Mike Miliard | 02:07 pm | November 17, 2016
The new API enables developers to make apps for physician practices that facilitate easier information exchange.
By Jack McCarthy | 11:18 am | November 17, 2016
Hospital Compare enables patients to determine the best hospital for types of treatment in a specific area. Physicians and providers can also use the tool to better understand what improvements are needed for higher quality care. 
By Jack McCarthy | 10:56 am | November 17, 2016
The HIE will use the tool to more systematically share data across its various provider organizations. 
By Jack McCarthy | 10:28 am | November 17, 2016
The investment firm will work with early stage startups and growth companies to help fuel innovation and scale technologies.  
By Susan Morse | 09:44 am | November 17, 2016
The Georgia Representative and Affordable Care Act opponent supports the use of health savings accounts and capping tax breaks for employer-based coverage. 
By Mike Miliard | 07:55 am | November 17, 2016
From basics like spending time with staff to strong leadership, Healthcare IT News award winners discuss what works best for keeping their tech teams satisfied, productive, innovative and aligned with the bigger mission.
By Bill Siwicki | 07:38 am | November 17, 2016
The number of incidents along with the number of patient records breached both slowed in October, according to Protenus. TheDarkOverLord? That cyber-perpetrator was back with two demands for ransom.