HIE Featured Content

31. More Research Necessary To Determine Efficacy Of HIEs 1/12/2016

    A lack of quality research gauging the impact of health information exchanges remains. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

32. HIT Critical To Meet Federal Standards 1/7/2016

    Meeting current federal regulations would be impossible without the help of health technology, according to a study from IDC Health Insights. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

33. $4.3 Billion Invested In Digital HIT In 2015 1/5/2016

    While the number of venture capital-funded deals dropped, the average amount rose. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

34. Idaho Health Data Exchange Launches Clinical Portal 1/4/2016

    Portal provides single unified view of patient data via easy-to-use web-based portal. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

35. Designing For Better Health Outcomes 11/25/2015

    Can a combination of smartphone-enabled diagnostics and digital tools change mental models and empower patients to manage and prevent chronic conditions? It sure can. Recently, Jana Care partnered with Continuum to improve lives using digital tools for patients in India with Type 2 diabetes. Over 66 million people in the country are diagnosed with diabetes, and another 77 million are at risk of acquiring it. The team felt an immediate need to help this population control a widespread chronic condition and also to focus on preventative care. By Mike Dunkley SVP, Advanced Systems, Continuum and Sidhant Jena, co-founder and CEO, Jana Care

36. Exploring The High Tech Nature Of Patient-Physician Relationships 11/23/2015

    Care coordination utilizing technology can improve care delivery and the patient experience. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

37. Technology Allows Doctors, Patients To Partner 11/2/2015

    A Deloitte survey has uncovered the fact that many patients want to use health technology to learn more about their health, as well as partner with their doctors to make informed decisions. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

38. Patients Ready For HIE, Doctors Aren't 10/23/2015

    According to a Software Advice survey from, patients are open to HIEs but less than 40 percent say their doctors use the technology. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

39. Is Digitized Health Info Risky? 10/16/2015

    Experts say privacy and security issues are only multiplied when healthcare companies electronically store and share health data. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

40. Technology Operating Costs On The Rise For Physician-Owned Practices 10/15/2015

    According to an MGMA survey, medical practices are also seeing increased utilization of non-physician providers. By Christine Kern, contributing writer