How Cloud-Based Solutions Might Mitigate EMR Security Risks
Electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs) are essential tools that allow the electronic storage and maintenance of patient records using in-house systems or, increasingly,...VA EHR System Outage, California Launching Statewide HIE
Connected health technology is making inroads in the State of California as officials there prepare to release the framework for their new statewide health information exchange (HIE) database in July....Advancing the Life Sciences: Imaging, Devices, Reproductive Health
The life sciences industry includes many fields that are primed for advancements, including reproductive health, medical devices, and medical imaging. Alivia Kaylor, senior editor of...Second Moderna Booster Gets FDA Approval, Biden Administration Eyes ACA Fix
Moderna received FDA approval for its application to market a second round of boosters to adults 50 years and older. The fourth shot in the sequence has been shown to restore some of the immunity lost...Not So Fast: Deadline Extended for Change-Optum Merger
With a legal battle looming with the Department of Justice and major provider associations shouting foul, Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group have extended the merger deadline to year's...The Relevancy of Life Sciences for Healthcare Professionals
Life sciences is a field with a wide range of influence across the healthcare industry. From biotechnology to reproductive health, this field may seem broad but it also encompasses very technical...New Healthcare Cybersecurity Bill, Federal Court Blocks Hospital Merger
This week a federal appeals court made the decision to block a hospital merger in Bergen County, New Jersey, that was deemed anti-competitive and would have resulted in higher prices for...Google to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Health, Maternal Health
Google continues its push into healthcare, this time with applications of artificial intelligence to improve cardiovascular and maternal health. Google AI Efforts to Focus on Heart, Maternal...VA EHR Project Scrutinized in New Report, Cybersecurity in the $1.5T Budget Bill
A recent report from the Office of the Investigator General detailed multiple issues that the VA experienced in a pilot test of its new EHR software. The report found critical problems with the...Many Telehealth Providers Facing Impractical Patient Expectations
Telehealth was instrumental to the healthcare industry's response to the coronavirus pandemic, but telehealth providers are coming face to face with unrealistic patient expectations, leading to...Sponsored by 1648439940
