Population and Public Health

A new survey reveals that patients want more connected healthcare, easier access to their records and more than half have tried to compile their own medical records.

Vice President Biden joined the president in signing the bill, which passed through Congress with overwhelming approval.

Brian Ahier, digital health evangelist at Medicity, talks about his plans for HIMSS17, the emerging role of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology and one secret his social media followers may not realize about him.

Digital health has been a reality for 20 years. Since its humble beginnings – during the days of the Sony Walkman and Palm Pilot – technology has evolved and the market is set to explode. But much work remains to be done.

The CommonWell Health Alliance and Carequality announced Dec. 13 they will be collaborating on efforts to boost data sharing among healthcare providers nationwide, committing to work together on advancing interoperability.

Speakers at the Connected Health Conference tackled a central theme in healthcare today: Why isn’t patient engagement catching on more quickly in the real world?

Xcertia will will employ feedback from members to improve clinical content, usability, privacy, security, interoperability and efficacy of data.

Cloud-based EHR vendor has also become a new Apple mobility partner.

A roundup of sessions that will take place during the pre-conference daylong event. 

Robert DeMichiei outlines the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s journey toward activity-based costing as a means for survival in new world of CMS bundles and capitation.