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New York Digital Health Accelerator Announces Selected Companies for 2015 Program
A select group of six innovative healthcare startups were chosen to participate in the third annual New York Digital Health Accelerator (NYDHA), a four-month program…
Another Milestone Marker in Favor of the ACO Model?
By Gregg Masters – Emerging ACO management companies enabling physician led participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) aka Aledade (@AledadeACO). ‘Aledade Creating New…
HIMSS President/CEO Stephen Lieber Honored
Leadership style varies among executives. For HIMSS President and CEO H. Stephen Lieber, CAE, change and innovation highlight his skillful approach, and he has now…
Obesity Data Challenge Winners!
By Adnan Mahmud – Local health officials are responsible for promoting the health of the populations they serve. However, they don’t always have access to…
September 17th is Our Next Demo Day
By Malini Sekhar – In a few weeks, we’re hosting our next Demo Day at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), featuring an…
FDA Clears Next Generation Stethoscope
Eko Core is the only stethoscope on the market to wirelessly stream heart sounds to a HIPAA-compliant smartphone app and the first to integrate heart…
Why it’s time for the Government to be Part of the Public Conversation About Health and Health Care
By Susannah Fox – The public conversation about health and health care can be fast-paced and free-wheeling — words not often associated with the federal…
Frances Oldham Kelsey, PhD, MD
By Stephen M. Ostroff MD – Last week our nation lost a true pioneer in public health and consumer protection. Frances Oldham Kelsey, Ph.D., M.D.,…