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  1. Neurologists Assess Stroke Patients Via Tablet 8/2/2016

    Tablet based neurologist assessments are just as good as in person visits for stroke patients, and cheaper too, according to a recent study. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  2. Digital Health Funding Hits $2B In The First Half Of 2016 8/1/2016

    Digital health funding finally hits its stride. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  3. Report Finds 'Key Gaps' In Protection Of PHI On Mobile Apps 7/29/2016

    HIPAA is not keeping up with privacy gaps on mobile health apps for consumers. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  4. HHS Releases Metrics For Evaluating Interoperability Under MACRA 7/18/2016

    Nearly 100 comments from stakeholders helped to shape the new metrics. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  5. AHA Health Forum Releases List Of Most Wired Hospitals 7/18/2016

    “Most Wired” hospitals are partnering with other providers to share health data, study found. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  6. Lawmakers Push For Required Patient Notification In Wake Of Cyber Attacks 7/15/2016

    Reps. Lieu and Hurd want ransomware attack guidance for provider organizations. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  7. Columbus Region Is Pioneering Healthcare IT Via Startups 7/12/2016

    Could Columbus serve as a model for other communities to improve Healthcare IT? By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  8. Nearly Half Of Docs Recommend Wearables 7/7/2016

    While 40 percent of doctors say they have recommended wearables, only 4 percent of patients said their doctor has suggested them. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. Healthcare Security Depends On More Than File Encryption 7/6/2016

    True data security means encryption of everything in transit, from end to end. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  10. RWJF Predicts Healthcare Spending Will Drop By $2.6 Trillion By 2019 7/5/2016

    Study investigates implications of slowdown in health spending growth for the future. By Christine Kern, contributing writer