The majority of physician practices have not joined an accountable care organization and don't plan to, according to a study published online in the journal Health Services Research.

Mobile health holds promise for the future of healthcare delivery but lack of reimbursement and uncertainty about regulation and standards are hindering innovation in the industry, according to a new report from the Brookings Institute's Center for Technology Innovation.

A national telephone survey finds that 60.6 percent of physician organizations report no current involvement and no plans to become involved in an accountable care organization (ACO) in the near future.

The Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has launched a collaboration community campaign on IdeaScale that will facilitate the exchange of ideas regarding health IT use in public health and medical emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

Telehealth keeps growing. Prepare now so you’re not left behind in the future.

Market monopoly or better for patients? The debates rages on but health IT is an important factor. 

The ever-growing focus on patient engagement means healthcare delivery organizations need to make themselves attractive to patient consumers. Providers must prepare for a consumer-centric healthcare system.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18, 2014 -- Telehealth and the impact that it can make on reducing cost, improving patient access and increasing quality care will be the focus of discussions with Legislators at the Ohio Statehouse by advocates of Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) on April 3rd.