Google, Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and Salesforce came together to push more comprehensive health data exchange, which they said will improve outcomes and lower costs.
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Emory Healthcare, DeKalb Medical clear last regulatory hurdle
Decatur, Ga.-based DeKalb Medical and its three hospitals will operate under Atlanta-based Emory, which includes a seven-hospital network.
UnitedHealthcare loses New York risk-adjustment battle
UnitedHealthcare may be required to transfer millions of dollars to New York insurers that enrolled high-cost members in their plans in 2017, based on a federal judge’s decision.
Commentary: EHR designers must look to other industries for inspiration
Most of us are practiced at the art of distinguishing a well-designed website: easy to understand, responsive and nimble. But while the use of EHRs is at an all-time high within hospitals, these systems can’t claim any of those positive attributes.
Company fights to keep details of psychiatric home a secret
A Florida-based healthcare company that could receive a $60.3 million state contract to run a 21-bed Maine residence for some psychiatric patients is fighting to keep its proposal secret.
Week Ahead: Zika webinar planned by the CDC
There’s no shortage of webinars focused on public health issues this week, including Zika, preparing for infectious disease outbreaks on public transit, and better explaining genomics to patients.
Variety of factors drive wide variation in opioid treatment across the U.S.
Data show a significant variation in utilization and cost of opioid-related treatment, which may be explained by provider capacity, coverage networks or financial incentives.
Q&A with AHA Board Chair Nancy Howell Agee on sharing industry best practices
The American Hospital Association in September will launch its Center for Health Innovation, which aims to spread best practices across the membership. AHA Board Chair Nancy Howell Agee has been a key driver behind the association’s efforts to…
Data Points: Stand-alone EDs flock to affluent ZIP codes
The past decade has seen a proliferation in the number of stand-alone emergency departments. But in some markets, the saturation is too much to handle.
Retiring Advocate Aurora Health CMO Dr. Lee Sacks leaves legacy of advanced-care models
Early population health management supporter Dr. Lee Sacks is retiring as Advocate Aurora Health CMO and founding CEO of Advocate Physician Partners, after a total of more than 40 years at the system.
