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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Five more states join AG suit against healthcare reform

Nevada, Arizona, Indiana, North Dakota and Mississippi have joined the 13 attorneys general (AG) who are party to the suit challenging the healthcare reform law, filed by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum. Two of the state governors, Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons and Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, have sidestepped their AGs to partake in the lawsuit.

Virginia law expands access to telemedicine

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has signed into law a bill that will expand telemedicine coverage in the state by ensuring that health insurers cover and reimburse for healthcare services provided through telemedicine.

KLAS: One-third of EMR purchases are to replace existing systems

Nearly a third of providers planning an EMR purchase are replacing an existing program, according to a new report from healthcare research firm KLAS. When it comes to choosing an EMR, physician practices are considering an ever-increasing number of software vendors, KLAS found.

Report: Boston Sci hit with subpoena after ICD, CRT-D recall

After Boston Scientific voluntarily ceased shipment of all its implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) for failing to notify the FDA of manufacturing changes, the Wall Street Journal has reported that the company is now being probed by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Code Warriors

Electronic health records, claim-scrubbing software and computer-assisted coding help facilities net optimal reimbursement and gird for the switch to ICD-10.

Midmark, eClinicalWorks complete product integration

Diagnostic device company Midmark has completed the integration of its Midmark IQstress system with health IT company eClinicalWorks.

Abbott completes $123M purchase of lab info systems developer

Abbott has completed its $123 million acquisition of StarLIMS Technologies, a provider of laboratory information management systems.

CRT-D for heart failure crosses major hurdle toward FDA approval

The FDAs Circulatory System Devices Panel has unanimously recommended approval of an expanded indication for cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds), including Boston Scientific's Cognis CRT-D.

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The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

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