Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

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Tech companies gain favor of Congress in bid to relax regulations

A lobbying campaign by technology companies that will profit from selling digital health has been successful so far, reports Politico.

February 11, 2015

How integrating technologies can transform healthcare

Technology integration has the power to transform healthcare by facilitating better medical services for patients, reports Forbes.

February 9, 2015

Anthem warns breach victims of email scam

Anthem is warning its 80 million former and current members, who were victims of a cyberattack breach, of an email scam, according to Reuters. 

February 6, 2015

Apple technology spreading quickly in top hospitals

Major U.S. hospitals are quickly adopting Apple healthcare technology, in particular Apple's HealthKit service, reports Reuters.

February 5, 2015
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HHS, ONC to invest $28M in state HIE grants

Department of Health and Human Services chief Sylvia Burwell announced that the agency will invest $28 million in health information exchange grants, according to Health IT Buzz, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s official blog.

February 4, 2015
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Cerner completes acquisition of Siemens Health Services

EHR giant Cerner has finalized its $1.3 billion acquisition of Siemens Health Services, the U.S.-based health IT division of German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG, reports Clinical Innovation + Technology.

February 4, 2015

ONC releases long-awaited interoperability roadmap

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has unveiled its highly-anticipated roadmap for interoperability, reports Clinical Innovation + Technology. 

February 2, 2015
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Congressional hearing examines need for national data security standard

Congressional leaders convened an initial hearing to explore the need for federal data breach legislation, reports Clinical Innovation + Technology.

January 29, 2015
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FDA announces new recall of delivery catheters after patient’s death

The recall includes specific lots of five different medical devices used to treat stroke and other neurovascular diseases.

Cardiovascular Business
FDA warns against use of troubled heart devices, citing ‘continued concerns’ after multiple recalls

The agency is urging healthcare providers to transition away from these devices and seek out alternatives. It is even working with other manufacturers to try and get similar products on the market as quickly as possible. 

Cardiovascular Business
The push for an independent cardiology board continues

Jeffrey Kuvin, MD, one of the leading voices behind efforts to create a new Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about where things stand today.

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