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31. Can Home Delivery Meds Improve Adherence? 3/21/2016

    Is getting patients to take their medications as directed as simple as automatically refilling and delivering prescriptions to their homes? By Katie Wike, contributing writer

32. CMS Launches Medicaid Interoperability Initiative 3/17/2016

    Move is anticipated to increase provider connectivity and improve sustainability of HIEs. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

33. Widespread Adoption Of Telehealth Could Save $6 Billion A Year 3/15/2016

    Despite promise, challenges still impeded the widespread implementation of telehealth. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

34. Mobile Health Tiring For Patients 2/17/2016

    Even patients who actively use their mobile devices to manage their health eventually lose interest, according to a study published by JAMA. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

35. Healthcare Miscommunication Costs 2,000 Lives And $1.7 Billion 2/11/2016

    Total numbers are probably higher according to new research. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

36. CONNECT Bill Would Extend Telehealth Services Via Medicare 2/10/2016

    The bipartisan bill would help providers meet the goals of MACRA with telehealth options. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

37. 5 Steps To Take Following A Needlestick 2/8/2016

    According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 385,000 sharps-related injuries occur annually in the U.S. healthcare industry — an average of more than 1,000 per day. A sharps-related injury is a penetrating stab wound from a needle, scalpel, or other sharp object that may result in exposure to blood or body fluids. By Dave Hurton, Key Account Director, MedSafe

38. Connected Health Market Poised To Explode 1/19/2016

    A recent report from ACT | The App Association predicts growth in the connected health market will cause it to grow to more than $117 billion by 2020. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

39. Patients More Likely To Choose Email When An Office Visit Will Cost Them 1/14/2016

    Patients who are responsible for out-of-pocket medical costs are more likely to choose to email their physician rather than spend money on an office visit. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

40. Can Your Patients Access Their Health Data? 1/12/2016

    Despite increased measures to allow patients to view their health data from the comfort of their own homes, a Health Mine survey found more than half lack the electronic means for access. By Katie Wike, contributing writer