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Healthcare Interoperability: What is It and Why Does It Matter?

Healthcare Interoperability: What is It and Why Does It Matter?

If you're reading this article, chances are you've visited a healthcare facility at some point in your life. As part of the visit, you probably filled out a substantial number of documents regarding your allergies, medical history, and current medications - a standard...

Healthcare Data Breaches Cost $6 Billion A Year (Infographic)

Healthcare Data Breaches Cost $6 Billion A Year (Infographic)

"In today's environment, the core of any security strategy needs to shift from breach prevention to breach acceptance." - Gemalto, data security firm Data breaches cost the US healthcare industry over $6 billion a year. In the last two years, 94% of healthcare...

11 Boise companies changing healthcare for the better

11 Boise companies changing healthcare for the better

Healthcare is experiencing a major transformation. What states, hospitals, insurance companies and people once expected of the industry has turned on its head, in part thanks to the Affordable Care act, HIPAA, Meaningful Use and stricter standards set by the federal government.

What does this mean? Healthcare — from billing to patient care — needs to be smarter, leaner and more efficient. These Boise companies and startups are doing just that…