Author: trident50
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Study identifies effective market research approaches to understand payer needs, decision-making
The Affordable Care Act has been the catalyst for dramatic change in US healthcare. The power structures that influence this $2.8 trillion economic sector are shifting, but one thing is crystal clear: A large percentage of the pharmaceutical sector’s top-line revenues flow from payers. …read more
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President and CEO of Donor Alliance receives AOPO Cryolife Achievement Award
Sue Dunn, president and CEO of Donor Alliance, is the 2014 recipient of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) Cryolife Achievement Award, a national distinction. …read more
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Big Data Analytics Can Predict Individualized Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients: Study
Analysis of patient records using state-of-the-art data analytics can predict future risk of metabolic syndrome, according to research. Analysis of patient records using state-of-the-art data analytics can predict future risk of metabolic syndrome, according to research published in The American Journal of Managed Care. read more …read more
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Health system uses analytics to measure hand-washing compliance
Data analytics and electronic monitoring have been deployed by Greenville Health System in South Carolina to improve hand hygiene compliance among staff members. read more …read more
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Lygeia Ricciardi to leave ONC
Lygeia Ricciardi, who since May 2012 has served as director of the Office of Consumer eHealth at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, will leave her post July 25, according to National Coordinator Karen DeSalvo. read more …read more
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Montana’s Health Agency Suffers Massive Data Breach, Affects 1.3 Million
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in the State of Montana suffered a massive data breach that affected 1.3 million people, which is a higher number than the state’s population (1.01 million). The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in the State of Montana suffered a massive data breach that…
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NY Med Social Media Firing
Last night was the premiere of the second season of NY Med on ABC. I saw the previous season and enjoyed it and so I was interested to see the new season. I like all of the show except for Dr. Oz who is obviously there because he has a big name and not because…
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Only 3 EMR Vendors Had a Net Gain in Contracts in 2013
Epic, Cerner, and MEDITECH were the only three electronic medical record (EMR) system vendors that won more contracts than they lost in 2013, according to a new research report from KLAS. Epic, Cerner, and MEDITECH were the only three electronic medical record (EMR) system vendors that won more contracts than they lost in 2013, according…
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Dementia Care ‘Ecosystem’ to Bring Online Respite to Caregivers
UC San Francisco (UCSF) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) have been awarded a $10 million grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Innovation to create a new Web-based model of dementia care. It will provide around the clock consultations for patients and their families, online education and, for a subset…
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IT-based surveillance tools may improve quality of outpatient care
As patient interactions outside healthcare facilities grow, new technology-based surveillance tools are being used to target gaps in care. read more …read more