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Jessica Davis

Jessica Davis

Jessica Davis is Senior Editor for Healthcare IT News, exclusively covering cybersecurity and government policy. She writes the bi-weekly HITN Cybersecurity Checkup and is lead editor for Women in Health IT.

By Jessica Davis | 11:28 am | March 17, 2017
A look at the agencies hit hardest and those that stand to benefit, funding-wise, in Trump’s budget proposal.
By Jessica Davis | 04:11 pm | March 16, 2017
Both the Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office had a long list of shortcomings at Veterans Affairs.
By Jessica Davis | 06:18 pm | March 14, 2017
Two Advisory Board research leaders discuss the current state of precision medicine – and what it will take for genomics to become part of routine care.
By Jessica Davis | 12:49 pm | March 14, 2017
The backup drive contained a trove of EHR data, including Social Security numbers and insurance policy details.
By Jessica Davis | 01:03 pm | March 13, 2017
The HR1313 bill passed 22-17 would penalize employees unwilling to share genetic testing information when participating in wellness programs.
By Jessica Davis | 01:26 pm | March 10, 2017
Hackers gain access through phishing and key-logging attacks. The Evolve IP report found that more than 76 percent of these stolen passwords can be found on the dark web.
Electronic Health Records
By Jessica Davis | 04:30 pm | March 09, 2017
We have more important priorities than software development, VA Secretary David Shulkin, MD, told the House Committee.  
By Jessica Davis | 12:51 pm | March 09, 2017
A single investor is suing the biotech mogul and NantHealth, alleging violation of federal securities laws. Other law firms have also filed class action suits against the company.
By Jessica Davis | 12:25 pm | March 09, 2017
While direct-to-consumer telehealth services may be convenient, it may actually increase healthcare costs and use, according to a new RAND Health study.
By Jessica Davis | 12:31 pm | March 08, 2017
West Virginia delegates approved a telehealth bill on Monday with a vote of 95-4 that would expand access to mental and behavioral healthcare medications in rural areas. The bill now heads to the state senate for another vote.