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Suit involving worker overtime at Cincinnati VA hospital gains traction
A federal judge has certified a class action lawsuit involving a nurse practitioner at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center that accuses the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of failing to pay overtime related to electronic medical records since 2006. Judge Elaine Kaplan of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington granted certification June 7 in an action brought by class representative Audricia Brooks, a nurse practitioner at the Cincinnati VA, and others on behalf of nurse practitioners and… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - June 8, 2018 Category: American Health Authors: Barrett J. Brunsman Source Type: news

Suit involving worker overtime at Cincinnati VA hospital gains traction
A federal judge has certified a class action lawsuit involving a nurse practitioner at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center that accuses the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of failing to pay overtime related to electronic medical records since 2006. Judge Elaine Kaplan of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington granted certification June 7 in an action brought by class representative Audricia Brooks, a nurse practitioner at the Cincinnati VA, and others on behalf of nurse practitioners and… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - June 8, 2018 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Barrett J. Brunsman Source Type: news

Apple opens EHR data to iOS app developers
Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) this week opened up its Health Records application to developers, allowing digital health companies to use electronic health record data to power applications on Apple’s iOS devices. The Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant originally opened the Health Records application for general use in March, allowing users of certain cooperating healthcare systems direct access to their electronic health records. With the new Health Records API release, developers will now be able to use that electronic health data – with an individual’s consent – to create applications that aid in disease management...
Source: Mass Device - June 6, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Electronic Medical Records mHealth (Mobile Health) Software / IT Apple Source Type: news

ResMed to acquire home and hospice software dev HealthcareFirst
ResMed (NYSE:RMD) said today it inked a deal to acquire healthcare software developer HealthcareFirst for an undisclosed amount. The soon-to-be acquired company develops software and services for both home health and hospice agencies, San Diego-based ResMed said. Offerings include electronic health record software, billing and coding services and advanced analytics for home and hospice settings. “Joining ResMed, with their purpose of changing lives with every breath, is an exciting opportunity for our HealthcareFirst team, as our joint mission is linked to improving quality of life for patients in out-of-hospital h...
Source: Mass Device - May 30, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Electronic Medical Records Mergers & Acquisitions Software / IT ResMed Inc. Source Type: news

Data Analytics: The New Gold Standard In Drug Value
Conclusion The fundamental shift underway is in the use of data analytics as a strategic foundational layer, asking what insights are needed to assist in more informed decision making, driving data points to include during the development of new treatments.The following four elements are essential for drug developers to realize the benefits of this new approach: Put data analytics at the center of strategic thinking and augment conclusions with KOL input, rather than the other way around. Empower development around patient insights derived from carefully designed data-analytics. Focus on discovering patient value rath...
Source: EyeForPharma - May 30, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Preeti Patel and Sophie Schmitz Source Type: news

LifeBridge Health reports data breach that could affect 500,000 Marylanders
Baltimore health care system LifeBridge Health has reported a cybersecurity breach that could affect the personal data of more than 500,000 Maryland patients. The breach occurred more than a year ago and could have affected patients' registration information, billing information, electronic medical records, social security numbers and other data. The health system has mailed letters to the potentially affected patients to alert them of the breach. In a notice to all patients, LifeBridge said… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 22, 2018 Category: American Health Authors: Morgan Eichensehr Source Type: news

LifeBridge Health reports data breach that could affect 500,000 Marylanders
Baltimore health care system LifeBridge Health has reported a cybersecurity breach that could affect the personal data of more than 500,000 Maryland patients. The breach occurred more than a year ago and could have affected patients' registration information, billing information, electronic medical records, social security numbers and other data. The health system has mailed letters to the potentially affected patients to alert them of the breach. In a notice to all patients, LifeBridge said… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - May 22, 2018 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Morgan Eichensehr Source Type: news

DHS warns of cybersecurity weakness in Medtronic N ’Vision neurostim programmer
The Department of Homeland Security this week released a report warning of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Medtronic‘s (NYSE:MDT) N’Vision clinician programmer designed for use with neurostimulation devices that could allow outside agents to access personal health data. The DHS said that the vulnerability was originally reported by Whitescope LLC, and requires an individual gain physical access to N’Vision’s 8870 Compact Flash Therapy Application card. Once access is achieved, extracting personal health information or personal identifying information requires a low skill level, according to the DHS report. Th...
Source: Mass Device - May 18, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Electronic Medical Records Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Software / IT Cybersecurity Medtronic Source Type: news

VA signs $10B EHR contract with Cerner
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs said yesterday it approved a $10 billion, 10-year contract with Cerner Corp. (NSDQ:CERN) to implement an electronic health record system, which Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie called one of the largest IT contracts in the federal government. With the deal, the VA will switch from its internally developed VistA system to off-the-shelf Cerner solutions with the goal of making veteran’s medical history available through a single EHR system. “We’re honored to have the opportunity to improve the health care experience for our nation’s veterans. The VA has a long hist...
Source: Mass Device - May 18, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Electronic Medical Records Cerner Corp. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Source Type: news

Baxter wins FDA nod for Spectrum IQ infusion system
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) said today that it won FDA clearance for its Spectrum IQ infusion system with Dose IQ safety software. The company touted its system as the first of its kind to include bi-directional electronic medical records integration. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News. The post Baxter wins FDA nod for Spectrum IQ infusion system appeared first on MassDevice. (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - May 14, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Sarah Faulkner Tags: Drug-Device Combinations Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Pharmaceuticals Regulatory/Compliance Wall Street Beat Baxter Source Type: news

Minerva Surgical seeks retraction of Hologic-backed NovaSure study
Minerva Surgical is seeking the retraction of a study backed by rival Hologic (NSDQ:HOLX) comparing its NovaSure endometrial ablation system to Minerva’s competing device, alleging “material misleading statements” that violate ethics guidelines. Results from the 189-patient study, published in the International Journal of Women’s Health, found a higher one-year rate of amenorrhea and higher quality of life for women treated with the NovaSure, despite a higher rate of perioperative adverse events. But Minerva alleged last month that the study’s claim that it enrolled all 92 subjects treated wit...
Source: Mass Device - May 8, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Clinical Trials Wall Street Beat Women's Health Hologic Minerva Surgical Inc. Source Type: news

Google, Fitbit ink collab healthcare deal, look to challenge Apple Watch
Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) yesterday announced plans for a health-care collaboration with Google (NSDQ:GOOG), giving Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) and its Apple Watch more competition in the mobile health monitor market. The wearable developer plans to use Google’s Cloud healthcare API for further healthcare system integration, which could allow FitBit activity data to be integrated with electronic medical records for more personalized care, Fitbit said. “Over the past decade, we have built an incredible foundation as the leading wearables brand, helping millions of people around the world make lasting behavior changes that improve t...
Source: Mass Device - May 1, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News mHealth (Mobile Health) Patient Monitoring Apple Fitbit google Source Type: news

Fitbit Dives Deeper in Healthcare Through Google Partnership
Fitbit is continuing to make good on its promise to become more deeply entrenched in the healthcare market. The wearables giant has announced a collaboration with Google – a company that’s no stranger to teaming up with healthcare firms. San Fransisco, CA-based Fitbit said it intends to use Google’s new Cloud Healthcare API to help integrate wearables further into the healthcare system, such as by connecting user data with electronic medical records. The companies said that connecting to the healthcare API can make it easier for clinicians and patients to collaborate on care, leading to better health outcomes. "At Fi...
Source: MDDI - April 30, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Omar Ford Tags: Business Digital Health Source Type: news

Medicare Requiring Hospitals to Post Prices Online
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 -- U.S. hospitals will have to post their standard prices online and make it easier for patients to access their electronic medical records, Medicare officials said Tuesday. Currently, hospitals must make their prices... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 25, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Keeping an Eye on the Latest Trends in Medtech
As we all know, the medtech industry is constantly evolving to accommodate new technologies and increased access to healthcare solutions. By leveraging innovation, the industry is finding new ways to transform how patients receive treatment, especially in an increasingly digital, customer-centric industry. A variety of different trends have shaped the industry over the past few years, and a few new trends on the horizon are already beginning to offer a bevy of different opportunities for medtech players big and small. But which of these trends are worth keeping an eye on? Arda Ural is a partner in Ernst & Young’s Tra...
Source: MDDI - April 25, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Kristopher Sturgis Tags: Business Source Type: news