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This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care Delivery, Digital Transformation, Precision Medicine, Remote Monitoring and Telehealth.

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Vermont technology group initiates EHR system survey

Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL) has released a Requestfor Information (RFI) for EHR systems.

NDMA launches clinical intelligence platform

National Digital Medical Archive (NDMA) has made its ClinicalIntelligence Platform available to all healthcare providers in theUnited States.

Nuance to acquire Vocada

Nuance Communications, a supplier of speech solutions, has signed anagreement to acquire the Dallas-based Vocada, a provider of criticaltest result management services.

Report: Annual survey on EMR trends and usage

The results of the Medical Records Institute’s (MRI) 2007 survey ofElectronic Medical Record Trends and Usage are now available. Thesurvey, cosponsored by Philips Speech Recognition Systems, is an annualpoll of IT usage among healthcare providers.

MedQuist eyes return to Nasdaq

MedQuist, a medical transcription and dictation software and servicescompany, is hoping to return to the Nasdaq stock exchange in November.

Medsphere names Doyle as president and CEO

Medsphere Systems, a provider of open source-based EHR systems and services, has appointed Michael Doyle as president and CEO.

House considers new healthcare IT bill

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., and Congressman Mike Rogers,R-Mich., have introduced H.R. 3800, the Promotion of Health InformationTechnology (HIT) Act.

T-System debuts new version of ED system

T-System, a provider of clinical documentation and informationsolutions in emergency departments and urgent care centers, hasreleased its T-SystemEV 2.6, a new version of its emergency departmentinformation system.

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Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

Cardiovascular Business
New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.