Allscripts will focus on payers and life sciences companies after selling its hospital and large physician practices division, CEO Rick Poulton announced in an earnings call Aug. 4.
Category: Health IT
Patient-initiated collaborative texting [PODCAST]
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Los Angeles hospitals launch telestroke program
Los Angeles-based hospital CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center has launched a telestroke program in collaboration with the University of Southern California’s Keck Medicine.
4 health systems switching to Epic EHR systems
Below are four health systems that launched a new Epic EHR system or announced plans to do so since June 16.
Epic’s naloxone script reminders working at Nebraska Medicine
Prescriptions for the opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone have increased dramatically at Omaha-based Nebraska Medicine since the health system put a prescribing reminder in its Epic EHR, the vendor said in an Aug. 1 report.
HHS, Justice Department issue telehealth nondiscrimination guidance
HHS and the Justice Department have partnered to issue guidance for healthcare providers on protections under nondiscrimination laws and how they apply to telehealth.
Teladoc losses mounting to nearly $10B in 1st half of year
Teladoc reported a net loss of $9.78 billion in the first two quarters, dragging down its second-quarter earnings.
Connecticut hospital eyes $7.6M Meditech install
Wallingford, Conn.-based Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is installing the Meditech EHR system, which will cost $7.6 million, according to July 27 reporting on myrecordjournal.com.
House passes bill extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities
The United States House of Representatives passed a bill expanding telehealth services and allowing Medicare patients to continue using telehealth services through 2024, The Hill reported July 27.
Oracle Cerner adds wound care data to EHR system
Oracle Cerner is partnering with Perceptive Solutions to add wound care data to Cerner’s EHR.
