Archives for May 2014
CMS to collect meaningful use data on public reporting20 May 2014
In a notice published in the Federal Register, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has signaled its intention to... Continue Reading
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Sacramento County is biggest client in Sutter HMO20 May 2014
When Sutter Health shopped for members at its new HMO plan for 2014, Sacramento County became the biggest client. Roughly one in... Continue Reading
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Zoeticx opens electronic medical records API13 May 2014
Just about every provider of a platform in the cloud is moving down the same path; albeit at different rates... Continue Reading
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New York-Presbyterian in $4.8 million HIPAA settlement13 May 2014
On May 07, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) and its affiliate, Columbia... Continue Reading
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How reform is boosting Nashville’s public hospital companies13 May 2014
One quarter in, Nashville’s publicly traded hospital operators seem optimistic about the effects of the Affordable Care Act on their... Continue Reading
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Why Smart Health Decisions Require Your Input13 May 2014
You make important life decisions using the best information available. When you search for a job, you ask, “Is this... Continue Reading
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WA pours another $40m into Fiona Stanley Hospital IT13 May 2014
Embarks on its next hospital fit-out. The West Australian government will spend an additional $40.1 million getting IT up to... Continue Reading
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How a Boston Hospital is Using Google Glass to Save Lives13 May 2014
When Glass was first unveiled at Google’s annual I/O developer conference in the summer of 2012, it was seen mostly... Continue Reading
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Is meaningful use driving eligible providers off course?13 May 2014
The concept of meaningful use has many supporters. Its execution, however, has its fair share of detractors. Even the most ardent proponents... Continue Reading
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12 Healthy Habits The World Can Learn From Hawaii Locals13 May 2014
The Hawaii experience begins and ends with aloha, a word that manifests love, affection, and mercy. It has become a... Continue Reading
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