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By Healthcare IT News | 10:27 am | July 01, 2010
Study reveals eRx helps prevent asthma attacks A new study finds patients are more likely to routinely take medications for asthma control when physicians keep close watch over their adherence by reviewing detailed electronic prescription information.
By Mike Miliard | 10:26 am | July 01, 2010
MEDecision has partnered with NaviNet to assist payers in delivering patient clinical summaries to any provider enrolled in the NaviNet Network.
By Healthcare IT News | 10:25 am | July 01, 2010
Portico Systems, the Blue Bell, Penn.
By Mike Miliard | 10:24 am | July 01, 2010
Anthem Blue Cross, alongside two physician-governed medical groups in California, has been selected to participate in an accountable care organization (ACO) pilot project, led by the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at Brookings and The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice.
By Eric Wicklund | 10:23 am | July 01, 2010
Fresh off a visit to the White House and a shout-out at this year’s American Telemedicine Association conference, American Well President and CEO Roy Schoenberg is eager to keep the momentum going for his Online Care product.
By Mike Miliard | 10:20 am | July 01, 2010
Anyone who's ever languished on hold or plunged into a labyrinth of ever-expanding touchtone message options while trying to get an answer to a simple question about coverage or eligibility will appreciate the new invention from Aetna. Her name is Ann.
By Healthcare IT News | 10:19 am | July 01, 2010
GE Healthcare has introduced a new technology in to aid in breast cancer diagnosis.
By John Andrews | 10:18 am | July 01, 2010
Real data and real results tell the story of the pay-for-performance movement, but market specialists say it starts with the vision of what an organization aspires to be and the priorities it sets.
By Bernie Monegain | 10:16 am | July 01, 2010
A healthcare price-comparison startup started by the founder of RelayHealth and the co-founder of athenahealth has raised $60 million in funding, including an investment from the Cleveland Clinic.

By Healthcare IT News | 10:14 am | July 01, 2010
HITECH Act ‘lit a fire’ under health systems
 The nation's employers can expect a 9 percent jump in medical costs in 2011, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, which details the reasons for the anticipated hike and highlights the possibility for savings over the long term – including the increasing use of electronic health records.