Archives for November 2016
Despite election results, Obamacare expected to stick for 201714 Nov 2016
In the aftermath of Tuesday’s presidential election, enrollment for 2017 health insurance continues as Republicans anticipate Obamacare will be repealed... Continue Reading
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Top 3 Trends at AHIP’s Consumer Experience & Digital Health Forum 201607 Nov 2016
Fall is an interesting time for the health care industry. Open enrollment season starts in November, it’s also the time... Continue Reading
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Medtronic finally hears call of Masimo CEO to share data07 Nov 2016
In 2015, Masimo CEO Joe Kiani called for public shaming of firms that don’t share data. It appears that he... Continue Reading
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Garmin CEO: Wearables see growth ‘on a global basis’07 Nov 2016
Garmin Ltd. produced a strong third quarter, with double-digit growth in each of its sectors, except for auto. The Olathe... Continue Reading
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CMS publishes final MIPS rule for eligible clinicians07 Nov 2016
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday issued its final rule for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, a... Continue Reading
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CMS Cuts Meaningful Use Reporting Period to 90 Days07 Nov 2016
As expected, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reduced the reporting period for physicians in the meaningful use electronic... Continue Reading
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CIOs Report Increased Healthcare IT Spending, Cloud Usage07 Nov 2016
As healthcare cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, it is not too surprising that a recent survey shows that healthcare CIOs... Continue Reading
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Washington hospital abandons Meditech EHR project due to escalating costs07 Nov 2016
Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Wash., pulled the plug on a Meditech EHR conversion after unexpected costs made the... Continue Reading
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Health care CEO learned how to live a balanced life at Penn State07 Nov 2016
As a Penn State student, when Gene Woods was not studying, he could be found playing guitar for bands like... Continue Reading
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Mayo Clinic Health System celebrates move to new location07 Nov 2016
All Mayo Clinic Health System staff and services have moved from the clinic on Hwy. 60 to the newly remodeled... Continue Reading
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