SPOTLIGHT -
Analyzing Genomes with a Smartphone
It could be possible to identify infectious diseases using a smartphone, according to a new study.
The FDA Is Focused on Strategies to Advance Precision Medicine
A revised guidance aims to modernize clinical trials and ensure the safety and efficacy of novel treatments.
Investing in Interoperability
At HIMSS, two executives talk about the proposed interoperability rules and the government's role in its implementation.
Aldrich Capital Partners Invests $41M in eHealth Technologies
eHealth Technologies’ solutions aim to help physicians access important information in medical records more quickly.
Scientists and Ethicists Call for Moratorium on Genome Editing
Heritable genome editing is said to be too unpredictable, unsafe and unnecessary.
Regulations Can Promote Innovation, Even in Healthcare
New laws create new problems, and entrepreneurs and innovators rise to the challenge.
Patients Are Satisfied with Tele-Rehab After Surgery
Tele-rehabilitation could be a viable option for patients who have total hip or knee replacement surgery.
NCI Director Norman Sharpless, M.D., Named Acting FDA Commissioner
Sharpless brings an extensive medical background and focus on public health to the agency.
Karantis360 Uses IBM Cloud for Assisted Living Solution
The platform collects real-time data and could improve outcomes while reducing cost of care.
Former VA Secretary Joins ArmadaHealth Clinical Advisory Board
David Shulkin, M.D., has held many roles in health systems, institutions and government agencies.
How Health Tech Could Put Patients' Safety at Risk
The tech must be used properly, or there can be harmful consequences.
Games Payers Play: ASCs and Prior Authorizations
6 ways ambulatory surgery centers can win a high-stakes game of medical billing and collections.
An Improved Healthcare System Is Possible with Interoperability
5 ways interoperability can benefit patients, physicians and healthcare orgs.
New Genetic Data Can Lead to New Medicines, Improved Outcomes
The health and genetics data available for use could lead to more scientific breakthroughs that can improve health outcomes.
23andMe Is Focused on Type 2 Diabetes with New Genetic Report
The report can show the likelihood of developing the condition that affects millions in the U.S.
Setting the Stage for Next-Generation mHealth
Two health-tech leaders explore whether mHealth apps will improve patient care.
Shifting to a Value-Based Care Model in Healthcare
The goal is to create long lasting relationships between the physician and patient.
Podcast: A Pivotal Moment for the FDA & Digital Health
After the resignation of FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, Data Book examines agency history & welcomes Duke Law’s Arti Rai to discuss its digital health future.
Digital DesignLab Aims to Foster Healthcare Innovation
The Digital DesignLab helps innovators move through the digital development pipeline.
How Software and Retail Partnerships Can Shape the Future of Healthcare
Tech and business giants hope they can innovate solutions to healthcare’s greatest challenges.
Researchers Identify Common Genes Linked with Diseases
With the new data, researchers could begin developing better treatments for a range of diseases.
MAP Bags $25M in Funding to Reduce Addiction Relapse
The company provides telehealth services to patients with substance use disorder to improve outcomes.
Paige.AI's Prostate Cancer Platform Granted Breakthrough Device Status
Paige.AI is working with a pathology dataset to develop a comprehensive portfolio of AI products across cancer subtypes.
FoIP: How the Faithful Fax Is a Modern Solution
Fax machines might not be long for the world, but healthcare can still use them.
Fitbit and Solera Health Partner to Tackle Type 2 Diabetes
The partnership offers Fitbit devices to those who enroll in a diabetes prevention program through Solera Health.
Digging into the Analytics Behind Population Health Management
We’re chairing the Population Health Analytics track at WHCC19. Here’s why it’s valuable.
CMS Appoints First Chief Healthcare Informatics Officer
Roche will be responsible helping implement CMS' interoperability strategy and MyHealthEData initiative.
After Push to Embrace Digital Health, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
In two years, Gottlieb tried to foster digital health approvals and medical device cybersecurity.
Healthcare Waste Is a Problem that Helped Health Catalyst Earn a $1B Valuation
Janae Sharp speaks with co-founder Tom Burton about 3 kinds of healthcare waste and how innovation can cut them down.
Sequoia Project to Launch Information Blocking Workgroup
The workgroup aims to open a discussion about the remaining interoperability challenges.