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  1. CMS Pays Out Nearly $14 Million In Telemedicine Reimbursement 5/27/2015

    As payer coverage for telemedicine expands, telehealth gains ground in healthcare. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  2. Home Health Tech To Reach 78.5 Million People 5/12/2015

    By 2020, nearly 80 million people will be using home health technology, according to a recent report. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  3. Home Health Technology Use Will 'Skyrocket' By 2020 5/11/2015

    Tractica estimates some 78 million consumers will engage some form of home health technologies. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  4. Advance Directives Discussions Provide An Opportunity To Engage Patients 4/27/2015

    Opening a dialogue between patients and physicians can make end-of-life treatment less stressful for both the provider and patient. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  5. Apps For Nurses Offered By Apple, IBM 4/23/2015

    Four new apps geared towards nurses have been launched through a partnership between Apple and IBM. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  6. Women Missing From Healthcare's Top Positions 4/8/2015

    A Rock Health survey found that, although women make up a majority of decision makers and most of the workforce in healthcare, few serve as CIOs, executives, and board members. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  7. Patients Want Free, Open Sharing Of Personal Medical Data 4/6/2015

    Study shows information sharing seen as critical to almost three-quarters of patients. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  8. Nurses: Medical Errors Could Be Reduced With Connected Devices 3/27/2015

    Nurses recently surveyed by the West Health Institute said they believe medical errors could be reduced by using connected devices. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. Seniors Want Digital Health Tools 3/13/2015

    A recent survey found more than two thirds of elderly Americans want some kind of digital health technology in their homes. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  10. Insurers Predict Medicare Funding To Drop In 2016 3/10/2015

    CMS request for 1% cut leads to speculation about future Medicare payments. By Christine Kern, contributing writer