With the introduction of new payment models and transition to a patient-centric approach, the role of healthcare payers has become imminent. Historically, healthcare payers have been relying on claims data to build and manage multiple cost reduction programs, but claims data can provide the view of only half of the picture. Payers invest millions of dollars and countless hours retrieving charts and relevant clinical data, taking up as much as 20 days. The lack of comprehensive information along
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Medidata Acquires SHYFT Analytics for $195M to Power Digital Transformation in Life Sciences
Medidata today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SHYFT Analytics for $195 million in cash, closing the loop on clinical development with commercial and real-world data analytics. SHYFT Analytics cloud data analytics platform for life sciences provides insights on 45B patient records and 2M providers. Medidata's unified platform, pioneering analytics, and unrivaled expertise power the development of new therapies for over 1,000 pharmaceutical companies, biotech,
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Inova Personalized Health Accelerator Invests in Prior Authorization Platform, CoverMyTest
Inova Personalized Health Accelerator (IPHA), an unique program providing health IT entrepreneurs with C-suite coaches, early-stage capital and strategic partners, today announced it has invested in health IT startup CoverMyTest. The New York-based startup partners with labs to optimize and automate prior authorization (PAs) workflows.CoverMyTest is the only PA service provider solely focused on assisting laboratories offering genetic and genomic testing. This PA software comes at a critical
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Glooko Unveils Web-based Diabetes Analytics Platform
Diabetes management provider Glooko has unveiled new version of the Glooko Web Application (Population Tracker) that includes streamlined navigation and a large array of diabetes analytics, charts and graphs. The new web application version, which will now be rolled out in the U.S. and Canada and continue with the first European phase later this year, includes support for IDC’s Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP), an important standard with clinicians.The new web application version, which will now
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3 Digital Trends Transforming Medical Supply Chain Companies
How Medical Supply Companies Can Take Charge with Digital Many businesses today worry about being “Ubered” or “Amazoned” – that is, seeing their markets invaded by digital native upstarts that overturn traditional business models and value propositions. The healthcare industry’s complex supply chains and regulatory burdens seem to create a high wall that will discourage such disruption. Yet the reality is artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics and intelligent automation,
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Infographic: Using Social Determinants of Health Data to Generate Value
Up until somewhat recently, socioeconomic data wasn’t part of the conversation on how best to improve health outcomes. Where people live, learn, work and play – commonly known as social determinants of health (SDOH), are today, considered essential factors for gaining a more complete picture of members – revealing how members’ daily lives impact their mental and physical health.Take Larry and Bill for example, on the surface they appear equal, they are the same age, live in a similar area, both
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Jonathan Bush Steps Down as CEO of athenahealth, Board to Consider Sale, Merger
athenahealth announced this morning that founder Jonathan Bush is stepping down as CEO, effectively immediately. The Board of Directors has initiated a process to explore strategic alternatives and will consider a sale, merger or other transaction involving the Company as well as continuing as an independent company. In addition, the Board has also initiated a search process to identify qualified CEO candidates.Jeff Immelt, Chairman of athenahealth, has been appointed Executive Chairman, Marc
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New York Expands Patient Care Alerts Statewide Through SHIN-NY
The New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) today announced the expansion of patient care alerts across the state's eight regional health information exchanges through the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY). Healthcare professionals can now receive real-time alerts free of charge when their patients is admitted, discharged or transferred from a hospital, promoting timelier interventions and improved planning for a patient's care at home or at another facility.The
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DrFirst Helps Clinicians Personalize Treatment Plans Through Genomics Testing
DrFirst, a provider of medication management and secure communications solutions, has added a new pharmacogenomics (PGx) capability within the workflow of its Rcopia electronic prescribing suite. The new PGx solution, developed in collaboration with Translational Software Inc. (TSI) and in conjunction with Exceltox and Alpha Genomix Laboratories, allows physicians to order genomic tests for patients to understand how patients will respond to current or planned medications.DrFirst’s PGx
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North Mississippi Health Taps Mercy to Help Implement Epic Ambulatory EHR
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS), a private, not for profit hospital which serves 730,000 patients in 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama, has selected Mercy Technology Services to help implement Epic ambulatory EHR platform across enterprise. As the nation’s first Epic-accredited provider, Mercy Technology Services will provide project leadership and proven methodology from more than 50 previous installations, Epic module expertise, revenue cycle support, training and
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