Personal health record software and services
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News
23 Jan 2019
Population health management program growth tied to value-based care
As healthcare organizations lean toward value-based care, population health management programs will continue to grow as they give providers valuable data analytics. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2018
Consumerization of healthcare loomed large in 2018 stories
Our top stories for 2018 are linked by one common and significant trend: The consumerization of healthcare continues to shake things up. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Oct 2018
Experts nix wearable device health data for clinical use, for now
A number of factors stand in the way of acceptance of wearable device health data in the healthcare community, including a lack of data showing the impact on clinical outcomes. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2018
Why app developers are embracing the Apple Health records API
A new crop of APIs based on the FHIR standard promises to change the expectations of mobile health apps. Six-year-old app maker Medisafe illustrates the promise and problems. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jul 2018
Blockchain-powered telemedicine application debuts in U.K.
A pilot program in the U.K. is testing MyClinic.com, a telemedicine application that allows patients to schedule video consultations with doctors and pay for services with cryptocurrency. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jun 2018
Medical records privacy a concern with increased mobile use
More consumers are using their mobile devices to access their medical records, but there are concerns about the security and privacy of health data stored on these devices. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
New Apple Health Records API may make a PHR app easier
Apple's new Health Records API should mean a slew of incredibly customized healthcare apps later this year. But concerns remain about security and interoperability. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
Patient engagement system ties Change, Adobe, Microsoft
In these news briefs, read how Change Healthcare partnered with Microsoft and Adobe to use their cloud and AI services. Also, learn about Uber and CVS' latest pushes into healthcare. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2018
Don't overlook HIPAA issues when developing AI healthcare tools
So you have an idea for using AI in healthcare software? Be sure you adhere to HIPAA rules, suggests a healthcare regulatory expert, to avoid noncompliance problems. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Feb 2018
Michigan uses prescription monitoring to fight opioid crisis
Michigan public health officials use e-prescribing and monitoring and analytics software from Appriss Health to fight opioid addiction by tracking overprescribing and abuse. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2018
One Virtual System Worldwide: Intra-Epic interoperability
Epic Systems Corp. introduced new interoperability features, part of its Epic 2018 EHR update, that enable Epic-based healthcare systems to share more health data with each other. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
Apple Health app update for health records: pros and cons
This analysis digs into the potential of the new PHR capability that is a result of the Apple Health app update and whether past consumer adoption snags will again come into play. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 May 2017
Patient matching algorithms tackle medical record duplication
Duplicate records are an unfortunate reality for hospitals and can be harmful to patients. An MPI is one way to ensure that patients only have one record in a health system. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2017
Interoperability may be in sight as Epic and Cerner work together
As two of the largest EHRs in the healthcare space, Epic and Cerner have often appeared to be at odds with each other. But that seems to be changing via an ONC initiative. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Jul 2014
Apple's HealthKit mHealth platform linked with Mayo Clinic, Epic
One of Apple's headlining announcements at their Worldwide Developers Conference was the unveiling of HealthKit, an mHealth platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2010
Who's selling PHRs to consumers?
The personal health record now has a couple of high-powered advocates: the U.S. Surgeon General and the chair of AHIMA. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Sep 2010
Veterans Affairs opens new pilot site for VLER initiative
The Department of Veterans Affairs hopes to demonstrate the value of health IT through a partnership with a Beacon Community designee to further develop its virtual lifetime electronic record. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
21 Apr 2010
FAQ guides for health care IT
These FAQ guides provide detailed answers to some of the most commonly asked questions in health care IT, plus links to related articles, tips and terms. Continue Reading