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Artificial intelligence in oncology care saved $3 million for one Texas provider

Automating risk stratification kept patients out of the ER, giving financial incentive to move to an alternative payment model.

Telehealth ICU tech helps Geisinger quickly expand capacity and enhance care

Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania health system implemented eICU support for more than 60 rooms within a week.

Kaiser agrees to pay $6.4 million to settle claims it received inflated Medicare Advantage payments

The allegations were brought by a whistleblower former employee who will receive about $1.5 million as her share of the recovery.

Amazon furthers foothold in digital pharmacies with launch of Amazon Pharmacy store

Patients will be able to compare medication brands and get prescriptions delivered to their home.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution will begin within 24 hours of an emergency use authorization

Two vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna have released efficacy data showing that each candidate is more than 90% effective.

HIMSS Stage 7 explained: Only five organizations worldwide have achieved this status

The designation means an organization has not only established strong analytic capabilities but is using the technology in a meaningful way.

NorthShore University HealthSystem’s digital strategy is being tested against second wave

The system’s digital transformation achieved Stage 7 designation from the HIMSS Analytics Adoption Model for Analytics Maturity.

Provider groups urge Trump to share COVID-19 information with Biden transition team

Many fear that a lack of cooperation between the two administrations could slow the rollout of vaccines and ultimately lead to more deaths.

CVS Pharmacy allows contactless payments with Venmo QR codes and PayPal

Contactless payment is now being used by nearly 80% of consumers worldwide for health and safety reasons.

AMA promotes benefit design to mitigate cost of high-deductible plans

Payers, employers, organized medicine and researchers can alter the mounting financial and clinical barriers patients face, the AMA says.