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The Seattle-based health system, long focused on keeping competitive with consumer tech, is using its platforms to help manage "the biggest disruptor we've had," says its chief digital officer.

The consultancy’s first report on health IT vendors and technology stalwarts in the healthcare industry ranks them by annual revenue. Other winners include Optum, Siemens, GE Healthcare, Philips and Hewlett-Packard. 

Apple chief defies government demands to unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino terrorists, creating a backdoor into the system’s software.

Healthcare industry, listen up: you're a prime target for cyberattacks. Just ask virtually every IT security expert out there. Or ask Anthem, who learned the hard way.

The ever-increasing ability of both doctors and patients to send and receive healthcare data on the move is adding some weight to the health information exchange debate, but issues remain with security and a reluctance to share information.

As the push toward accountable care organizations and patient-centered medical homes gathers steam, health IT clearly has huge roles to play in the transition. But one capability is perhaps more crucial than any other: business intelligence (BI).

IDC Health Insights announced Tuesday the launch of a new research advisory service that examines the evolving connected health market. Officials said the service aims at helping organizations develop strategies to monetize telemedicine services.

Health care agencies across the United States are turning to electronic dashboards to show constituents exactly how their communities rank in health care performance.

Healthcare agencies across the government spectrum are turning to dashboards to show constituents exactly where they stand in community health performance.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida launched its new mobile web site less than four weeks ago, but early tracking reveals “encouraging” usage for both members and nonmembers.