Source: Elliott Management still engaged in bidding for athenahealth
Meanwhile, the Watertown, Massachusetts EHR vendor has extended the deadline for a final buyout bid to September 27.
Joe Biden: Trump administration’s MyHealthEData initiative lacks “specific actions” needed for implementation
"Unfortunately, the announcement lacked many specific actions to effectively implement the initiative," Biden wrote in a Forbes commentary. "I agree with the administration's stated goals, but real action is needed — and now is the time."
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
How EHR vendor choice can impact Meaningful Use attestation
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association uncovers the relationship between EHR vendor and Meaningful Use performance.
Lawsuit claims Epic’s software double-bills for anesthesia services
Filed by a former WakeMed Health employee, the complaint claims the Verona, Wisconsin-based vendor's software double-bills Medicare and Medicaid for anesthesia services.
Here’s what Meditech is up to in the population health space (Q&A)
During a recent interview, Meditech Executive Vice President Hoda Sayed-Friel outlined what the EHR vendor is doing in the population health space, as well as why such initiatives are important.
Why Meditech values cybersecurity (Q&A)
In a recent phone interview, Meditech security analyst Justin Armstrong shared his company's approach to cyberattacks and his thoughts on the future of security in healthcare.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
HHS OIG posts video on eClinicalWorks settlement
In a stern warning to eClinicalWorks and the healthcare community at large, HHS OIG published a YouTube video highlighting the need for honesty in the EHR certification process.
Post-eClinicalWorks settlement, providers share thoughts on EHRs
Earlier this summer, eClinicalWorks faced a $155 million fee to resolve a False Claims Act lawsuit. As a new survey proves, the settlement has had an undeniable impact on providers, both eCW customers and non-customers.
eClinicalWorks to pay $155 million to settle false claims suit
eClinicalWorks and some of its employees will pay $155 million to settle claims that the EHR vendor misrepresented the capabilities of its software and paid kickbacks to certain customers in exchange for promoting its product.
Cerner is the best replacement for VistA, Black Book says
As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs contemplates scrapping its long-held VistA EHR, a new Black Book report shows Cerner might be the best replacement option.
Maximize Revenue and Patient Care with Strategic Weight Loss Management
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
EHR and Security Concerns
The contributions and advantages that Electronic Health Records have brought to the healthcare industry cannot be overlooked. Physicians are keen to adopt EHRs and implementing them appropriately is evident proof of the aforementioned claim. It was never difficult for them to comprehend that EHRs would not only simplify workflow management for their practices, but also […]