"Unfortunately we are in the midst of some great social changes and healthcare is caught in the middle."
A recent report suggests that perhaps the Internet of Things promise may be bigger than all the hype around it.
The latest iteration brings new features for auto-renewal of benefits, identity verification, a self-service portal and more.
By using the Fraud Prevention System's predictive analytics, the agency identified inappropriate payments during a three-year period, with more than half of those made in 2014 alone.
"It's criminal that these things aren't interoperable," said Senator Al Franken.
From biosensors to prescribing practices, the pharmaceutical industry is increasingly harnessing data to advance care.
News of Aetna's intentions to swallow Humana has been met with concerns about competition, consumers and pricing.
On the list? Interoperability, HIPAA, ICD-10, population health and more.
A new report points to federal agencies failure to implement GAO recommendations about IT as triggers of failed projects, overrun budgets, and drawn-out timelines.
Health entities applying for the Medicare Shared Savings Program must outline how they intend to implement technologies, since the program aims to improve care via data sharing.
