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  1. Watson Analytics Now Available In Free Beta Mode 12/18/2014

    The “Freemium” beta version opens up analytics to non-statisticians in all industries. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  2. New York DSRIP Selects PHM Solution 12/8/2014

    The two technologies from eClinicalWorks will provide analytics and help to create a community health record. By Julia Ernst, MS, contributing writer

  3. Geography And Healthcare, 6 Findings From The Field 12/3/2014

    Mapping and clinical data collide, and the result is a new way to incorporate location into the patient care experience. Ed Hess, Health IT Outcomes

  4. The Role Of 'Place' In Patient Care 12/2/2014

    Healthcare relies on GIS (geographic information system) data less than many other markets. That’s about to change. Ed Hess, Health IT Outcomes

  5. Brennan Named Head Of Office Of Enterprise Data And Analytics 11/25/2014

    CMS creates new office to oversee data collection and dissemination in transparency efforts. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  6. Lack Of Analytics Hindering Transition To Value Based Care 11/21/2014

    A survey from McKesson finds providers are having difficulty making the switch to value-based reimbursement, mostly due to a lack of proper data. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  7. Risk Model May Help Reduce Military Suicides 11/20/2014

    A recent study leads to the development of a computer program that helps reduce risks of suicides. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  8. CHIME: Geisinger Shows That Better Care Costs Less 11/18/2014

    Geisinger Health System, based in Danville, PA, has been held up as an example of the future of healthcare, an integrated provider and payer organization in which financial incentives are aligned with clinical goals, decisions are made with data in hand and everyone is held accountable for those decisions. By Neil Versel , contributing writer

  9. HIPAA-Compliant Tool Developed To Help Organize Data 11/10/2014

    Nudge, a mobile health fitness and app startup, recently launched Nudge Coach, a HIPAA-compliant tool designed to give health professionals the ability to analyze consumer data from health wearables by consolidating and organizing the data. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  10. Microsoft Health - Platform, Fitness Band & Apps 11/6/2014

    Microsoft has just revealed that their new cloud-based platform for health tracking, Microsoft Health, is accompanied by not only a fitness band but also mobile apps. By Katie Wike, contributing writer