KANSAS CITY – September 9, 2019 – Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) announced today that Jeff Townsend, executive vice president and chief of innovation, will retire by the end of the year, following three decades of leading and accelerating health care. “For more than 30 years, Jeff has worked diligently to position Cerner for key opportunities […]
Through its close, effective collaborative partnerships, American Well continuously introduces uniquely mature digital products that expand healthcare access SANTA CLARA, Calif. —September 9, 2019— Based on its recent analysis of the North American telehealth services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Boston-based American Well® with the 2019 North America Company of the Year Award for extending access to […]
Former PatientKeeper CEO and Industry Innovator to Drive Product Strategy for Healthcare IT Pioneer WATERTOWN, Mass., Sept. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of network-enabled services for ambulatory and hospital customers nationwide, announced today that Paul Brient will join the company as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Brient comes to athenahealth from PatientKeeper, Inc. where he served as […]
Employees of small- to mid-size companies to have faster access to medical care TORONTO, September 4, 2019 – Teladoc Health(NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, announces today its partnership with Johnston Group, which will see over 30,000 small- to mid-size businesses be the first in Canada to access Teladoc Telemedicine Services. Businesses who are members […]
Secure and convenient authentication helps optimize care coordination and clinical communications Lexington, Mass. and San Jose, Calif. – August 28, 2019—Imprivata®, the healthcare IT security company, and Vocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE:VCRA), a recognized leader in clinical communication and workflow solutions, today announced a partnership to help healthcare organizations unlock the full potential of mobility in […]
Partnership Highlights Best Practices for ED-based TelePsych Program Gastonia, NC – (August 27, 2019) – SOC Telemed (SOC)’s continued work with North Carolina hospital leads to reduced burden of psychiatric care needs and successful telePsych program in its emergency department (ED). Using SOC’s Telemed IQ platform, the partnership delivers telePsychiatry services to CaroMont Regional Medical Center, the anchor of a regional, […]
Health system selects ambulatory platform to help achieve single clinical patient record as well as full enterprise engagement platform as foundation for patient strategy CHICAGO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Aug. 27, 2019– Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) today announced that client MaineGeneral Health has expanded its Allscripts Sunrise™ footprint through 2027. This expansion includes the implementation of […]
Data signals industry need for education around virtual visits to match patients’ willingness to embrace telehealth—especially to support Seniors’ chronic care needs and Millennials’ desire for behavioral health support BOSTON – August 27, 2019 – National telehealth leader American Well® announced today the findings of its Telehealth Index: 2019 Consumer Survey. The results show that 66 percent of […]
Allscripts offers new way to access Allscripts iPhone users’ health data CHICAGO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Aug. 22, 2019 – Today, Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) announced that Apple Health Records is now available for Allscripts Sunrise™, TouchWorks® and Professional EHR™ clients and their patients. Health Records brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple Health app […]
10th Wellness in the Workplace survey of 544 U.S. employers shows well-being programs seen as more vital to attracting and retaining talent, boosting employee morale Study also finds digital technologies are increasingly important to helping employees engage in their health and wellness EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – (August 21, 2019) More than 80% of employers said they are […]