Data breaches over the next five years will cost U.S. health systems $305 billion in cumulative lifetime revenue, according to a new report from Accenture. Key drivers behind the increase can be attributed to the significant increase in EHR adoption and other healthcare technology solutions creating a wealth of electronic information that includes patient data such as dates of birth, home addresses, social security records, insurance details and medical data. As a result of this new-found
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New Jersey ACO Model Yields Improvements in Quality of Subacute Patient Care
A collaboration of hospitals, doctors and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) has resulted in improvements in the quality of subacute patient care, and reductions in costs, length of stay and hospital readmissions. This marks major progress in meeting and exceeding standards of patient care for Medicare beneficiaries in New Jersey, a state that has traditionally ranked low for key performance measures among SNFs.
The Atlantic Accountable Care Organization (AACO) and Optimus
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American College of Medical Informatics Inducts 13 New Fellows
Following their recent election, 13 new Fellows will be inducted into the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) on Nov. 15 at ceremonies during the AMIA 2015 Annual Symposium.
AMIA’s Annual Symposium is the premier educational event in the field. The symposium presents leading-edge scientific research on biomedical and health informatics and over 100 scientific sessions. The Symposium presents work from across the spectrum of the informatics field -- translational bioinformatics,
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Wellcentive Named 2015 “Emerging Company of the Year”
Atlanta-based population health solution provider Wellcentive, has been announced as winner of the Health IT Leadership Summit's annual Phoenix Awards for the category of "Emerging Company of the Year." Presented annually by Metro Atlanta Chamber in conjunction with the Health IT Leadership Summit, the Phoenix Awards recognize individuals and companies that have made an outstanding contribution to the growth of the HIT industry in Georgia.
Founded in 2005 by Paul Taylor, M.D., a practicing
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VHA Appoints Fred Mingo To Lead Vista EHR Evolution
Former Navy officer Fred Mingo has been appointed by the Veterans Health Administration to serve as the VHA's deputy program executive for Vista Evolution, a multibillion-dollar, multiyear plan to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs' Vista EHR system. Mingo previously served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for professional and IT services firm ICF International.
The VistA Evolution Program’s chief goal is achieving seamless interoperability with DoD and other healthcare
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Baptist Health, Innovation Hub Launches Arkansas-Based Digital Health Accelerator
Baptist Health, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, and The Iron Yard are teaming up to launched the inaugural HubX–LifeSciences, a new digital health accelerator located in Central Arkansas. The new accelerator class will run from April 4-June 30, 2016 is focused on findings promising startups in three key areas:
- digital health platforms
- healthcare services
- medical devices
HubX–LifeSciences Program Overview
HubX–LifeSciences offers innovative, structured curriculum designed to
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Telehealth Provider American Well Appoints its First Chief Medical Officer
Telehealth provider American Well, has announced the appointment of Peter Antall, MD, as its first Chief Medical Officer. Under his leadership, Dr. Peter Antall will help guide the company's growing roster of healthcare partners as they integrate telehealth visits into care delivery.
American Well connects doctors and patients for immediate online visits. The company's full-service telehealth platform includes smartphone, traditional phone, web, and kiosk-based care delivery. American Well
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eClinicalWorks Expands to UK, Opens New Office in London
After recently launching their new next generation ambulatory EHR solution, eClinicalWorks® is expanding its global footprint to the UK market and has inked a deal with Specsavers, an eye-care service provider that offers its services in over 1,700 stores across 10 countries. To support its growth in the UK, the company also announced it is opening a new office in London. During the past year, eClinicalWorks has secured $100 million in international business and this expansion is the latest in
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Consumer Healthcare Engagement Company Accolade Names New CEO
Today, consumer healthcare engagement company Accolade announced that Rajeev Singh has joined the company as CEO and member of the company’s Board of Directors. Singh was most recently co-founder, president and chief operating officer of one of the most successful Software as a Service companies in the world, Concur (acquired by SAP in 2014 for $8.3B). Accolade founder Tom Spann will shift from the CEO role to vice chairman of the board and chief operating officer.
Two other senior Concur
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Pamplona Capital to Acquire MedAssets for $2.7B
Private equity firm Pamplona Capital Management announced that they have entered an agreement to acquire Alpharetta, GA-based MedAssets for $2.7 billion in cash. The MedAssets-Pamplona transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016, pending receipt of customary approvals, including certain regulatory approvals and expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. The transaction also is subject to customary closing conditions, including the
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