#ICYMI : Top Health IT Stories From The Past Week

By John Oncea, Editor

Been busy? Haven't had a chance to check in with what's trending in the world of HIT? No problem, we've got you covered.

We've run the numbers and what follows are the top stories the healthcare industry has been tracking over the past week. So, without further adieu ...

5. A decision by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois could mean the loss of independence for small hospitals.

4. A Juniper Research report argues new smartphone interfaces are going to be instrumental to the future of mHealth.

3. Two telehealth apps from Philips have received approval from the FDA in an effort to enhance post-op care.

2. A long term study found monitoring patients with congestive heart failure via telemedicine can lead to a reduction in readmissions.

1. A new Geisinger study suggests telemonitoring can reduce readmission rates and cost of care.