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Wearable devices will become more accessible to Americans to help them lead healthier lives, thanks to Fitibit’s efforts to grow its partnerships with both government-sponsored and private health insurers.January 12
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A patient identity incident at Mercy Health Lorain (Ohio) Hospital shows that even though health information technology supports operations, other mistakes can expose data.January 9
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With prior authorization posing a significant pain point for providers, several health insurers and the organization representing them are starting an initiative to improve the process.January 6
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UPMC Health Plan in Pittsburgh has announced it will launch a new social impact initiative that will use evidence-based research to better address social determinants of health.January 6
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Express Scripts, the largest independent manager of pharmacy benefits in the U.S., has announced it will add digital offerings to its health formulary next year.December 13
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Medical identity theft is a growing problem, and criminals are looking for gaps in cyber defenses.December 11
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will now be putting digital cognitive behavioral therapy to use to help its members struggling with depression, insomnia, stress and anxiety.November 24
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The Department of Health and Human Services has eliminated the need for health plans to use a standard unique health plan identifier, effective December 27.November 13
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Identity and access management solutions are playing a growing role in protecting against cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, experts say.October 30
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James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit, contends that while wearable fitness trackers started as “nice to have” consumer devices, they are fast becoming “must have” technology for managing health.October 18
