Are you leaving your FHIR API front door unlocked?
Research shows FHIR APIs come with major security vulnerabilities — here’s how to protect your data.
Hospital lobbying fails to stop looming Medicare cuts in year-end proposal
Lawmakers on Thursday reached a bipartisan deal that would extend current levels of government funding through Feb. 18 and doesn’t include provisions to push back or stop the upcoming Medicare cuts.
Insurers now required to pay for at-home COVID-19 tests
Nearly 150 million insured Americans will benefit from the move, helping to lower their costs for the over-the-counter tests that can retail for around $25 for one kit.
HHS appeals block on vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
State and federal lawmakers are battling over the fate of a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers that will soon be decided in court. At least two major health systems have paused their vaccination requirements as a result of the pending litigation.
VA to resume Cerner medical record implementation early next year with new leadership
Officials have released an updated deployment schedule for the beleaguered $16 billion EHR modernization project.
CVS, Microsoft ink alliance to develop digital health, personalized products
CVS is looking to weave together its virtual and physical assets to capture a greater slice of patients’ healthcare journeys — and the corresponding revenue.
3 healthcare CIOs share top industry challenges
Healthcare CIOs help companies maintain the quality of care, balance costs, keep critical IT infrastructure up and running and attract enough talent to meet innovation goals.
Heart attacks struck Sek Kathiresan’s family. He’s devoted his life to stopping them.
After several family members had early heart attacks, Kathiresan vowed to understand why they happen. His research journey has changed medical practice and led to a new biotech startup, Verve Therapeutics.
Medical device security continues to be casualty of hospital-medtech divide
FDA says manufacturers and hospitals are both responsible for protecting devices from growing cybersecurity threats. However, healthcare organizations carry a much heavier load.
Hospital lobbying against Medicare cuts intensifies
Hospital interests are sending letters to top congressional leadership and even launching ad campaigns in a bid to stave off pending Medicare cuts.