It probably isn’t surprising that the push for interoperability has come down to public-private partnerships like the one announced in New York this week. The New York-led consortium of 19 states and 47 electronic health record and health information exchange vendors known as the EHR/HIE Interoperability Work Group formed a strategic collaboration with HIMSS and […]
Each week, many millions are invested into life sciences startups. There are so many that often, they get lost in the weeds. We’re keeping track for you – based on regulatory filings reported to the SEC. Here are the new funding notices from Oct. 24 to 30: Biotech Aileron Therapeutics – Cambridge, Massachusetts $33 million in equity raised, […]
As technology advances, AI-powered tools will increasingly reduce the administrative burdens on healthcare providers.
Each week, many millions are invested into life sciences startups. There are so many that often, they get lost in the weeds. We’re keeping track for you – based on regulatory filings reported to the SEC. Here are the new funding notices from Oct. 17 to 23: Biotech AgeneBio – Baltimore, Maryland $4.1 million in equity raised of […]
Each week, many millions are invested into life sciences startups. There are so many that often, they get lost in the weeds. We’re keeping track for you – based on regulatory filings reported to the SEC: Bergen Medical Products – Cedar Knolls, New Jersey $1.7 million in equity raised of a proposed $2.1 million In the medical device […]
PillPack, a medication adherence business that was born at an MIT hacking medicine weekend, has raised a Series B round partly to boost its sales and marketing muscle through direct to consumer ads. CEO and co-founder TJ Parker told MedCity News in a phone interview that it’s testing its ability to reach customers offline through […]
A Pew Internet research study estimated that 72 percent of Internet users searched for health information on their mobile devices, so the next logical question is, what were they looking for? Advertising company PageScience analyzed page impressions and concluded mental health issues topped Web page impressions, specifically bipolar disorder, according to a company statement. Searches […]
Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.
Kentucky healthcare accelerator XLerateHealth’s second class of eight startups has a stronger life sciences flavor this year with clinical applications of software. It seems to be a growing trend among accelerators in the healthcare space not only as diagnostic tools become more integrated with smartphones but also as early-stage health IT companies take a greater […]
As the deadline for meaningful use approaches, doctors are rushing to adopt the program to take advantage of government incentives. However, as we speak to doctors, we realize that many of them are confused about the program, which makes it difficult for them to earn maximum incentives. The confusion surrounds the requirements, incentives, penalties, exemptions […]
A few days ago, Betsy Nicoletti penned a post titled “The ICD-10 emperor has no clothes.” Kate Warnock – social business strategist at BCBS of Florida – aka @FLBlue – asked me and a few others if we agreed or not. Here’s my response Kate: I largely disagree with Betsy’s post. And here’s why: 1. […]
An Austin startup is making it easier for doctors to inform patients about relevant clinical trials. ePaientFinder is using EHR data and compensating doctors for consulting time to make this happen. The company’s software is integrated with a physician’s EHR. By analyzing the content of an electronic record, ePatientFinder can suggest that the doctor discuss […]
The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.
One of a group of healthcare startups on display at the Startup Showcase at the HIMSS conference in Orlando next week is Branch2. It’s the second healthcare IT startup launched by Reggie Luedtke, a veteran of healthcare software giant Epic Systems. In an interview with Xconomy, Luedtke highlighted some of the opportunities its Madison, Wisconsin-based […]
A Q&A with Geri Lynn Baumblatt, Editorial Director of Emmi Solutions. Shared decision making (SDM) is an important issue in today’s healthcare industry but implementation of the actual practice can be challenging. We sat down with Geri Lynn Baumblatt of Emmi Solutions to discuss her thoughts on the topic. Q: First off, how would you define […]
Healthcare in America is evolving rapidly and so the providers of care must evolve with it. Pay-for-performance is replacing fee-for-service, so provider reimbursements will be based on their compliance with pre-established quality benchmarks rather than just service delivery. Accountability and the concept of Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) are at the core of this emerging […]
An EHR system, following certain pillars and tailored to the exact needs of the practitioner, is guaranteed to improve the overall performance of the practice. Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a practice used widely by medical professionals based in the US to electronically record patient-related information during the course of their practice. The recorded information […]
It’s pretty darn cold outside. Therefore not a bad opportunity to stay inside and write about social media. A number of our posts this time around focus on doctor ratings sites: MD Whistleblower is emblematic of doctors who trash physician ratings sites without actually bothering to read what’s on them, in this case offering a […]