New litigation and federal government policy statements demonstrate the ever-evolving nature of the health information ...

As health systems enter 2026, chief medical information officers say the biggest IT risks are operational, financial and clinical — and many are converging at once. From ransomware threats to ...

As artificial intelligence tools continue to advance, the transformative potential in healthcare is becoming increasingly clear. Historically, much of the focus has been on validating algorithms in ...

Having tackled the set-up of some major medical information technology platforms, the Program Executive Office (PEO) for Medical Systems at the Defense Health Agency is examining emerging and other ...

The Peterson Health Technology Institute launched a task force last month aimed at studying the business impact of artificial intelligence on health systems. Implementing AI tools can be a challenge, ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that HHS’ Office of the Assistant Secretary of Financial Resources proposed this rule. The proposal aims to advance interoperability standards.

As medical facilities rapidly implement electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine and various other digital platforms, one glaring issue persists: interoperability. This is not a problem we can ...

On June 17, 2024, the final rule for Medicare Part D introduced new health IT standards, mandating the adoption of NCPDP SCRIPT Standard version 2023011 by January 1, 2028, while the NCPDP Formulary ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . HCPs will be able to submit prior authorization requests electronically, streamlining care. They will also be ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced a plan for a new private health tracking system that will make it easier for patients to access their health records and monitor their wellness ...