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CMS-regulated payers will begin supporting HL7 FHIR APIs next year, allowing third-party developers to include claims data and other patient health information in their apps.
After monitoring the situation for weeks, CEO Hal Wolf says the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition will not proceed as hoped, given the health risks posed to attendees.
Caravan has acquired the startup's tech, staff and customers.
HbA1c values also declined across a sample of program participants, many of whom said they were unfamiliar with the diabetes management tools prior to enrollment.
Trade association raises concern that new regulatory system is not ready to support the transition of technology.
Data from an Aetna International survey also suggest that employers and convenient digital tools could play a role in connecting these potential patients to care.
A majority of employers, meanwhile, said they are viewing workforce digital health offerings as a worthwhile investment, according to a new Mercer Marsh Benefits, Mercer and Oliver Wyman report.
A cross-industry research consortium modeled after consumer-focused market research practices is set to present its findings at HIMSS20 in March.
The MobiHealthNews staff shares its thoughts on how HIPAA, investor funding, digital health commercialization and other focus areas will be changing over the course of the new year.
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