August 2013

Mostashari to step down ()
Readmission penalties to double ()
10 states partner for exchange during disasters ()
CMS updates MU FAQs ()
VA awards $14M EHR contract ()
Panel: Standards needed to advance HIE ()
Is converging clinical, administrative data a good idea? ()
Privacy and security strategies ()
Healthcare leaders urge clear, mandatory standards ()
Former clinic employee stole patient data ()
Dems call on Obama to set target for healthcare cost savings ()
Population health data challenge offers $2M prize ()
ONC offers guidance on EHR contract terms ()
Palomar Health and Qualcomm launch wearable device incubator ()
Study: EMR-based risk stratification can reduce heart failure readmissions ()
More on mobile health ()
80K veterans benefit from VA telehealth programs ()
Report: Data breaches are escalating ()