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B.well launches CMS aligned network with health systems, tech companies
The digital health company's network, which is live at Froedtert ThedaCare and Google, among others, promises to streamline health data sharing and patient access to data.
Abridge buys agentic AI, workflow automation company
The acquisition comes amid rapid growth for the AI scribing company, adding agentic AI and automation expertise as it continues to develop tools to reduce administrative burdens.
ONC releases USCDI Version 7 with 30 new data elements
USCDI Version 7 includes 30 new data elements in an effort to drive interoperability and align with national health and wellness priorities.
ONC names 9 EHIgnite Challenge phase one winners
Nearly 100 submissions were narrowed to nine winning teams who sought to turn electronic health information exports into actionable insights for patients and clinicians.
Epic president to step down this summer
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Latest News
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Clinicians largely satisfied with EHRs, but there is room for improvement
New KLAS research shows that clinician satisfaction with EHRs is generally high; however, more EHR training and involvement in EHR governance could further improve EHR experience.
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HHS aims to strengthen TEFCA through greater oversight, QHIN reviews
HHS plans to strengthen TEFCA amid interoperability disputes, as the network grew from 10 million health records exchanged to 1 billion in under a year.
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Abridge expands clinical intelligence platform, new collaborations
Abridge is expanding its platform to include new features, including voice-assisted interactions, as well as new integrations and partnerships.
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GAO: EHR modernization office needs to improve cybersecurity collaboration
According to GAO, the Federal EHR Modernization office does not fully follow leading practices for cybersecurity collaboration; the Department of Defense disagreed.
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Elsevier buys Wellsheet, adds EHR data tool to enhance clinical decision support
The acquisition will bring together Wellsheet's EHR data aggregation and synthesis tool with Elsevier's ClinicalKey AI clinical decision support solution.
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GAO: VA takes steps to protect data, but other IT progress stalls
The GAO outlined the progress the VA has made toward securing PHI and its open priority recommendations, including those related to the ongoing EHR modernization project.
Features
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From 156 clicks to 1 hover bubble: How Carilion Clinic operationalized clinical trial data
Carilion Clinic transformed a labor-intensive screening process into a streamlined digital workflow.
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Data standardization key to Health Tech Ecosystem, TEFCA's interoperability goals
Together, the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem initiative and TEFCA are creating a pathway from voluntary innovation to nationwide interoperability, but true success hinges on consistent data standards.
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Epic v. Health Gorilla: The legal battle and its implications, explained
Epic alleged that Health Gorilla's actions could threaten nationwide interoperability efforts. But Health Gorilla says it's Epic's lawsuit that will have a chilling effect on interoperability.
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AI scribe note quality under question as adoption grows
Ambient AI scribes may save time, but new research raises concerns about note quality and the potential to exacerbate care gaps.