Featured News
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Researchers Developing Devices To Monitor Chronic Conditions
2/27/2015
Part of the University of Michigan Third Century Initiative, these ‘gadgets’ help deep monitoring. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Kentucky's Medicaid Expansion Will Have A $30 Billion Economic Impact
2/25/2015
A Deloitte study reveals a positive impact of Medicaid expansion for Kentucky economy. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Study Finds Telemonitoring Savings 'Insignificant’
2/12/2015
According to a report published by Telemedicine and e-Health, researchers found no cost savings as a result of telemonitoring use in the care of older adults. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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App Helps Coordinate Care
2/6/2015
At Miami Children’s Hospital, apps are helping parents take over their child’s care when their hospital stay is over. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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$1 Million Awarded To Develop NY's First Telehealth Program For Children With Medical Complexity
1/28/2015
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children will roll out the Interactive Voice Response Program from AMC Health. By Julia Ernst, MS, contributing writer