Government & Policy
Claims Processing
As the department work to finalize its EHR modernization contract with Cerner, it extends a smaller deal for centralized claims management.
Analytics
The informatics group calls for dedicated roadmap for standards, including a framework for how multiple standards should fit together to support data exchange.
Both sides of the aisle -- and even the former Eli Lilly exec himself -- expressed concerns over the ballooning drug prices and stressed the need to make pharmaceuticals more affordable.
Interoperability
State HIT Coordinator Carrie Paykoc said the plan aligns with national efforts and drives toward Colorado’s own take on the Triple Aim.
Electronic Health Records
The aim of the core measures is to refocus the agency's regimen of quality metrics on high-quality healthcare and meaningful outcomes for patients, according to the agency.
Quality & Safety
GAO found that 8 out of 9 providers with concerns on their records weren’t reported to state and national databases.
Workforce
Hines, who built her own healthcare technology company, honored by Women in Technology.
IT Infrastructure
The proposed draft would update the agency’s Rural Health Care Program and waive the $400 million annual cap for a one-time basis, as its Telecom Program has doubled in size from 2011 to 2016.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is part of today’s zeitgeist: whether it be parallels with 'I, Robot' dystopias or predictions about its impact on society.
Telehealth
The increase in the use of telehealth in the healthcare sector have prompted the HHS watchdog to evaluate compliance with reimbursement requirements.