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1. Will Robots Redesign Healthcare Policy? 4/4/2017

   How robotics has the power to transform healthcare. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

2. 25% Of Healthcare Organizations Don't Encrypt Patient Data In The Cloud 3/31/2017

   Cloud encryption alone is not enough; it must be paired with tougher regulation. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

3. Text Messaging Boosts Patient Engagement, Improves Outcomes 3/30/2017

   Texting can keep patients motivated, engaged, and on the road to better health. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

4. SaaS Solution, VoiceEnabled Health Assistants For Connected Home Healthcare Unveiled 3/29/2017

   Lenovo and Orbita are among exhibitors demonstrating new home healthcare products at HIMSS17. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

5. HIMSS Finds IT-Priority Disconnect Between Providers And Vendors 3/22/2017

   Results reinforce the positive impact of health IT on the economy but finds challenges ahead. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

6. Study Finds New Potential For Wearables 2/6/2017

   Detection of diseases and managing care are among the potential uses of health trackers. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

7. ECRI Posts List Of Top 10 Emerging Healthcare Technologies For 2017 1/31/2017

   From liquid biopsies to robotic surgery and innovative diabetes vaccines, ECRI highlights disrupters. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

8. The Future Of Healthcare Visits Is Going Mobile 1/9/2017

   Ninety-one percent of patients use mobile apps and 80 percent prefer mobile to traditional office visits. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

9. Alliance Aims To Tackle mHealth Safety And Effectiveness 1/4/2017

   AMA, AHA, HIMSS, and DHX Group partner to form Xcertia to improve mobile health app use. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

10. Interactive Texting Boosts Patient Engagement 12/29/2016

    Texts increase medication adherence for at-risk employees. By Christine Kern, contributing writer