Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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ONC panelists say drive up research participation by increasing value

“We need balance between standardized data and that data that is messier and harder to deal with but has equal value,” said Sally Okun, RN, vice president of advocacy, policy and patient safety at PatientsLikeMe, speaking at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s fifth annual Consumer Health IT Summit. If providers don’t find a way to establish that balance, “we will miss the opportunity to learn what participants can tell us about their real lives.”

Cerner to Highlight Advancements in Interoperability Showcase Secure Data Sharing at CHC

Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, will highlight recent advancements in interoperability and share advice from industry experts on how health care providers have overcome legal and compliance challenges to more securely share data outside their organizations at the Cerner Health Conference (CHC), Oct. 11-14, in Kansas City, Mo.

Mercy's Virtual Care Center to focus on telemedicine, innovation

Mercy, a Catholic healthcare system based in St. Louis, has officially opened its new 125,000-square-foot Virtual Care Center which houses 330 Mercy co-workers--but no patients.  

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ATA pushes interstate licensure, coverage

“Telemedicine is changing so fast.” This was the message of Jonathan Linkous, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), speaking during the organization’s monthly video update, before delving into the topic of licensing across state lines. 

ONC holds fifth Consumer HIT Summit; there's a 'revolution happening'

"There really is a revolution happening. Patients are at the epicenter of the change," said Jon White, MD, deputy national coordinator, opening the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's fifth annual Consumer Health IT Summit.

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ONC shares progress through several engagement initiatives

In conjunction with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's (ONC) fifth annual Consumer Health IT Summit, the agency issued new data briefs and updated figures on key measures. 

New partnerships strengthen CVS Health's Boston ties

CVS Health will partner with startup accelerator MassChallenge and digital health venture fund Rock Health to drive innovation for connected health solutions. 

ACP notes pros, cons of HIT strategic plan

The American College of Physicians applauds the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT on the “exceedingly thoughtful strategic plan” but notes several shortcomings.

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Cardiologist compensation still rising, especially in invasive and interventional cardiology

Updated compensation data includes good news for multiple subspecialties. The new report also examines private equity's impact on employment models and how much male cardiologists earn compared to females.

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FDA’s tirzepatide decision creates uncertainty for patients—and leads to a lawsuit

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

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Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation. 

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