January News in Review
A look back at the news this month that we have reported on. These are our recurring reports that highlight and focus on the important areas of the health IT industry. If you have news you would like us to report email to me at roberta@hitechanswers.com. Thanks for reading and listening!
Health IT Business News
Our bi-weekly business report featuring financial, contract, acquisition, collaboration, product, and company achievement news in health IT.
This month, Health Catalyst named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work for the fourth time in six years, Bola Technologies, Inc. and Henry Schein One announce partnership, Veteran-owned company & US manufacturer team up to distribute millions of Rapid COVID-19 Tests nationawide and more.
Telemedicine 2020
Our bi-weekly report on the hottest topic in health IT – Telehealth. The report highlights industry, product, State, and company achievement news along with suggested reading and a pick from our HealthcareNOW Radio channel podcast episodes all on the most current happenings in telehealth.
This month, Impresiv Health and Bluestream Health announce strategic partnership to provide telehealth services, Automated Virtual Care Platform Conversa Health expands Series B to $20 Million, SOC Telemed launches new telePulmonology Service Line and more
COVID-19 Updates
This bi-weekly report rounds up some of the latest news and announcements pertaining to the coronavirus and the healthcare industry along with suggested reading and a pick from our HealthcareNOW Radio channel podcast episodes for listening.
This month, a study reveals brain damage of patients with COVID-19, Intrepid Protect, American PPE manufacturer, launches American-made mask subscription service to help local businesses meet “100 Day Mask Mandate” and more.
Monday Morning Rounds with CMS
Our bi-weekly report of accumulated CMS communication from their newsroom.
This month, important upcoming Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) dates and deadlines, 2021 CMS Quality Conference, being held virtually March 2-3, 2021, and keeping track of the changing of the guard at CMS.
State HIE News and Updates
This monthly report checks in on our State Health Information Organizations. State HIEs come in all shapes and sizes but have one thing in common: To improve the quality, safety and efficiency of health care delivered in their states.
This month healtheConnect partners with Collective Medical to improve care coordination and patient care across Alaska, CAHIE onboards to eHealth Exchange, CTHealthLink expands Health Information Exchange Network and more.
HIE Rundown
This monthly report keeps an eye on the industry’s progress on health data interoperability. News from vendors and national organizations, along with suggested reading and a pick from our HealthcareNOW Radio channel podcast episodes for listening.
This month, FCC announces initial projects selected for Connected Care Pilot Program, EHNAC announces finalized 2021 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All accreditation programs, and WEDI announces a special 2-day event – The Quest for Health Equity.
What’s Happening at the ONC
The Office of the National Coordinator is an agency of HHS to support the adoption of health IT and the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care. This monthly report keeps you up to date on what they are up to.
This month, the Annual Meeting for 2021 was announced, ONC partners with ACI on special section on workflow automation, and the goals in the 2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan.
Revenue Cycle and Payer News
This monthly report includes the latest news being reported on payers and the health insurance industry.
This month athenahealth and Humana collaborate to improve healthcare outcomes for its members, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JP Morgan Health Care partnership fails, a new mobile app offered by Capital BlueCross focuses on mental wellness and more.
Sorting out AI, ML, DL, and NLP
Another hot topic in health IT – Artificial Intelligence. This monthly report brings you news and resources along with suggested reading and a pick from our HealthcareNOW Radio channel podcast episodes for listening.
This month, a new study confirms VisualDx’s AI improves diagnostic accuracy at the point of care, RSIP Vision announces new cardiac diagnostic tool for point-of-care ultrasound screening, and Biocogniv & research partners detail first artificial intelligence tool to help laboratories rule-out COVID-19.
Health IT Marketing
Our Director of Marketing, Carol Flagg brings you this monthly report answering these questions. What makes marketing in the health IT space unique? Who are the movers and shakers? What’s working, what’s trending? Where can you learn more?
This month, don’t miss new episodes of both What’s My Tagline and Overrated & Underused. Aria Marketing shows us how to boost social media engagement, ClarityQuest gives us 9 hallmarks of effective web design, and several marketing agencies are hiring.
NursesNOW
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out our monthly report on top nursing news stories from around the globe.
This month, the APNA urges nurses to start 2021 off right by making a plan to prioritize self-care, submit a nomination for the tenth annual National Magnet Nurse of the Year Award Program and products to buy recommended by Nurse Lauren.
Talent Tuesday
If it is Tuesday we are talking about our industry’s talent. This bi-weekly report features new hires, who is hiring, and tips for the experts.
This month, Jordan Search Consultants launches new staffing service line nationwide, Maine Medical Center is seeking Registered Nurses and Clinical Nursing Assistants and offers up to a $20,000 sign on bonus, and DrFirst is hiring.
PHARMA Updates
With new developments and discoveries happening around coronavirus every day we’ve rounded up some of the latest news and announcements pertaining the pharmaceutical industry in this bi-weekly report.
This month Allscripts moves quickly to support clients in COVID-19 vaccine administration, innovative drug, Carrimycin, receives FDA approval for international, multi-country Phase III Clinical Trial for the treatment of severe COVID-19 in hospitalized patients and more.
