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31. Infusion Center Leverages Data Science To Overcome Scheduling Complexities 12/30/2015

    Case study demonstrates a 30 percent reduction in patient wait times with data analytics platform. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

32. AHRQ Introduces First Nationwide Readmission Database 12/21/2015

    Database will be valuable for healthcare analyses and decision-making. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

33. Cloud Analytics Improve Neonatal Care 12/18/2015

    A study published by the Journal of Medical Internet Research finds a cloud-based data analytics tool was able to aid researchers in identifying potential problems earlier in neonatal intensive care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

34. HHS, OptumLabs Leverage Big Data To Improve Healthcare 12/10/2015

    The collaborative will use health data to create additional value for the nation’s healthcare system. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

35. Physician Access Index Tracks 33 Patient Access Variables To Rate States 12/2/2015

    The rankings reveal which states have both the best and worst patient access to physicians. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

36. EEOC Offers Proposed Rule Regarding Collection Of Health Information For Wellness Programs 11/19/2015

    Proposal would amend the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

37. Online Access To Health Records Rising 10/29/2015

    According to an ONC data brief, access to online health records is on the rise. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

38. Patients See More Data Sharing Than Docs 10/28/2015

    According to an ONC brief, more than half of physicians share information with their patients while data sharing between providers has only increased slightly. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

39. Diagnostic Errors Persist In Healthcare 10/12/2015

    Most patients will receive at least one misdiagnosis over their lifetime. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

40. University Of Michigan Launches Big Data Science Initiative 9/21/2015

    The initiative will target health, transportation, social science, and learning analytics. By Christine Kern, contributing writer