RE: Change HC/RansomHub, now that the data is for sale, what is the federal govt. or DOD doing to protect…
Morning Headlines 9/15/17
Navicure and ZirMed Announce Plans to Merge
In a deal rumored to be worth $750 million, Navicure and ZirMed agree to merge their RCM capabilities, operating under both brand names in the near term.
Investors Put 23andMe Valuation at $1.75 Billion
Consumer genetic testing and research company 23andMe raises $250 million in a round led by new investor Sequoia Capital, bringing its total funding to near $500 million.
Epic Announces “Worldwide Interoperability”
Epic will give MyChart users the ability to share data with any provider with Internet access, even those without EHRs.
Black Book Announces Top RCM Software & Technology Companies
Black Book releases findings from its latest hospital executive survey on RCM software, technology, and outsourcing.
RE: Epic’s pseudo-interoperability — Is it really news that Epic is allowing patients let other registered users see their chart? Don’t most portals allow users to grant family members access to their charts? And this “new” progress note ability. Isn’t this really just Epic spin on blue button tech that’s been out there for years? At least worldwide is in quotes. From a tech perspective, this is an #epicfail.
Leave it to Epic to declare interoperability solved worldwide. Cool idea, but let’s not minimize what it’ll take to truly address interoperability.
Having worked with Epic at various sites for years, I wish they’d recognize that where they’re struggling most with interoperability is in dealing with themselves and each other. They used to handle integration very well, but it’s like pulling teeth the past 3-4 years to get someone to own anything that involves more than one of their applications.