March 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!
Most Played Episode
Healthcare IT Today: Stop Information Blocking
Hosts John Lynn and Colin Hung discuss “Stop Information Blocking.”
Health IT Business News
Our bi-weekly business report featuring financial, contract, acquisition, collaboration, product, and company achievement news in health IT.
This month, THREAD and CureClick partner to accelerate recruitment for decentralized clinical trials, MEDITECH Expanse Genomics opens new doors to precision medicine and Omega Healthcare acquires himagine Solutions.
Telemedicine 2021
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, Rhinogram announces addition of e-forms & signatures to its virtual care platform, Carium announces the success of Health Logx’s virtual care program, Spectrum Health partners with TytoCare to expand telehealth offerings 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 new Covid Program and App connects people & volunteers, Fallon Health sends meals, COVID care packages to members, and COVID Vaccine-Scheduling Apps are protected against HIPAA violations.
Monday Morning Rounds with CMS
Our bi-weekly report of accumulated CMS communication from their newsroom.
This month we rounded up a slew of resources from CMS, from COVID vaccine resources to cybersecurity resources, so be sure to check them all out in our post.
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, HealthShare Exchange names Steven R. Carson and Bob O’Connor to Board of Trustees, and peer-reviewed research from Diameter Health and KONZA Demonstrates value of HIE data for quality reporting.
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, Apervita and Diameter Health partner to realize a higher standard of clinical data quality across the healthcare industry, VirtualHealth partners with Continual Care Solutions on transformative strategy for vulnerable & special populations, and The Texas Health Services Authority receives a supplemental award from the HHS to expand immunization data sharing.
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, new Information Blocking FAQs are available, recording & presentation slides are now available to learn more about the Draft USCDI v2 and SVAP, and the Synthetic Health Data Challenge is now in Phase II.
Revenue Cycle and Payer News
This monthly report includes the latest news being reported on payers and the health insurance industry.
This month, Oscar Health, Inc. announces pricing of initial public offering, Humana introduces CenterWell as the new brand for a range of its payer-agnostic health care services offerings and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies join national commitment to protect employees and communities from COVID-19.
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, Perimeter Medical Imaging AI announces clinical study at Northern AZ Healthcare Verde Valley Medical Center, Thermo Fisher Scientific collaborates with Artificial to enhance COVID-19 diagnostic testing solutions, and Health Catalyst launches new Healthcare.AI™ to deliver augmented intelligence at scale to the healthcare industry.
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, read Colin Hung’s 5 Tips for Freshening Up Your Marketing for Spring 2021, a great article written by Margaret Kelly from Amendola, Health IT – A Patient’s Experience, & check out the quiz Anderson Interactive found to help you identify if your website is SEO fit.
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, ANA announces new innovation advisory board, the impact of COVID-19 on the nursing profession in the U.S. and how nurses can promote a more culturally responsive healthcare system.
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, MGMA and Jackson Physician Search, a firm specializing in the permanent recruitment of physicians, physician leaders and advanced practice providers throughout the U.S., announced an extended executive partnership to provide physicians and medical practices with consultative resources and recruitment solutions to operate more efficiently and optimize the level of care to patients.
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, FDA authorizes monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19, some Covid-19 vaccines are effective after one dose, can be stored in normal freezers, data show and Terazo partners with Twilio on innovative COVID-19 vaccine outreach & delivery solutions.
Product News
Research says the US Health Care Information Technology market was evaluated at $61,018 million in 2017, and is estimated to reach $149,178 million by 2025. This bi-weekly report highlights new and updated health IT products.
This month, CyVision Technologies, Inc. expands into healthcare, Sphere launches software platform that transforms the patient check-in and payment experience and Lumeon connects up virtual care with patient self-scheduling.
Trending White Paper
This month our most popular download resource was Remote Care Enters the Mainstream in 2021 by Vivify Health.
Physicians and patients aren’t the only ones with a growing interest in telehealth/RPM. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is increasingly recognizing its benefits and is changing its regulations accordingly – which is the subject of this eBook.
This easy-to-read eBook has all the relevant information that will help physicians and health care professionals.
Learn more, download the eBook.
