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Dec 10 | Jeff Lagasse

Machine learning, AI, telemedicine and other technologies will pose data security risks, says Dr. John Halamka

While the shift is necessary, the transition period will likely see hackers…

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Dec 09 | Jeff Lagasse

Getting a handle on identity and access in healthcare isn't just a technology problem

The challenge organizations face is that each person needs one identity attached to them.

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Dec 09 | Jeff Lagasse

Managing risk in a hyper-outsourcing world requires facilitating good vendor relationships

Risk can have a profound impact on the financial health of any organization, where sensitive…

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Dec 02 | Susan Morse

Partners HealthCare announces rebranding to Mass General Brigham

The new name aligns more closely to the system's academic medical centers and is being launched at the same time as a…

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Nov 20 | Susan Morse

Blue Cross Blue Shield launches Blue HPN network

Blue HPN offers, on average, 10% total cost of care savings and up to 16% in some markets.

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Nov 19 | Jeff Lagasse

AI is poised to disrupt healthcare, though barriers remain

The sophisticated techniques used in cognitive computing are the next frontier for AI in healthcare, and the results could be…

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Nov 11 | Jeff Lagasse

Overcoming barriers to value-based care adoption requires wise use of technology

Using the power of data to tweak processes and squeeze the maximum amount of reimbursement possible is a must…

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Nov 04 | Jeff Lagasse

Healthcare data breaches will cost industry $4 billion by year's end, and 2020 is poised to be worse

Providers continue to be the most targeted organizations for industry cybersecurity…

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Oct 28 | Jeff Lagasse

Advances in consumer-centric healthcare technologies improve access and satisfaction while alleviating burden on primary care

These new technologies also allow primary care offices to deepen…

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Oct 28 |

Operational efficiencies saved hospitals from further earnings decline

Mergers and acquisitions helped grow revenue but it's taking health systems longer to realize expected synergies.

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