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Atul Gawande could step down as Haven CEO: report

Despite his high profile and the deep pockets of its investors, the Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JP Morgan Chase joint venture has so far shown limited progress on its aspirational tech-driven healthcare goals.

Congress must tackle patient matching amid COVID-19, says Pew Charitable Trusts

Persistent flaws in the ability to accurately ID and match patient records are hindering two must-haves on the road to reopening: contact tracing and, eventually, vaccine administration.

IBM launches blockchain network to bolster medical supply chain during COVID-19

Rapid Supplier Connect is designed to help health systems and government agencies identify and onboard alternative vendors when certain supplies and PPE are in shortage.

Today: ONC chief Don Rucker in conversation with HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf

The National Coordinator for Health IT will offer details about the interoperability and information blocking final rules, and highlight how the current pandemic is an example of why they matter.

Small hospitals get a hand with population health management

At the Maine Rural Health Research Center, the goal is to help critical access hospitals find innovative and cost-effective ways to build healthier communities.

Readers share their stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting them

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We asked for your experiences during the coronavirus public health emergency, and you’ve responded. Here are some of our readers’ experiences so far.

HIMSS20 Digital

Experience the education, innovation and collaboration of the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition… virtually.

CMS offers quality reporting relief as providers battle COVID-19

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It’s granting exceptions and extensions from reporting requirements for clinicians and providers participating in Medicare programs such as MIPS and Shared Savings Program ACOs.

We want to hear your COVID-19 stories

How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting you?

CMS final rule poses big hurdles for payers

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Health plans will be responsible for data sharing and patient access in a way they’re not used to. “A lot will have to go into meeting that deadline,” one expert says.