Data integrity failures associated with health IT systems and poor care coordination leads ECRI Institute's 2014 list of top 10 patient safety concerns.
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Open Table for Healthcare: The Rise of Self-Service Healthcare
Changes in the health care system driven by self-service and DIY health (via Strata - Making Data Work)
Health care is migrating from the bricks-and-mortar doctor’s office or care clinic to the person him or herself at home and on-the-go–where people live, work, play, and pray. As people take on more do-it-yourself (DIY) approaches to everyday life…
Jane Sarasohn-Kahn is a health economist and management consultant that serves clients at the intersection of health and
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Population Health Management Market to Reach $40.6 Billion by 2018
The population health management market was valued at $12.8 Billion in 2013 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26% from 2013 to 2018, to reach $40.6 Billion by 2018, according to a new research report.
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Is the Phrase “Patient Engagement” Overused?
James Dias, Founder & CEO of Wellbe discusses how he believes the term "patient engagement" is headed towards passing its expiration date.
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The High Growth Opportunity of the Population Health Management Market
New IDC Health Insights reports highlights the high growth opportunity of the emerging population health management market as the industry focuses on big data.
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Infographic: Hospitals Must Look to the Cloud to Meet Today’s Healthcare Challenges
Now that healthcare in America is evolving as rapidly as technology, hospitals are expected to transform their archaic IT systems to meet reform requirements or face significant penalties from the government.
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Nuance Unveils The Industry’s Largest Medical Imaging Network for Image Sharing
Nuance announced today the immediate availability of the Nuance PowerShare Network , the industry’s largest cloud-based medical imaging network that enables providers and patients to coordinate care and share information
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Health IT Funding Reaches $858M in Q1 2014
Health IT funding reached $858 million in venture capital funding in 163 deals making it the highest dollar amount raised by the sector in a single quarter to date, according to a new report by Mercom Capital Group, LLC.
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HIMSS Analytics: 3 Health IT Apps Poised for Growth Among Hospitals
Bed management, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial modeling health IT apps are poised for accelerated growth among hospitals, according to a new report from the HIMSS Analytics.
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Private HIEs and Interoperability: New Connections Demand New Approach
Private HIEs outnumber public ones. They are growing at triple digit rates and pushing hospitals to expand connections with patients, payers, physicians, ancillary providers, and other hospitals.
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