Health Tech Archives - Wisconsin Health News

On the Record with Eric Haberichter, Access HealthNet CEO

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 7, 2017 | Health Tech, On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

Access HealthNet CEO and co-founder Eric Haberichter sees his company as a “cost-effective, very happy intermediary” between providers that offer bundled payments and employers looking for a better way to manage costs.

DHS selects Cerner for its EHR system

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 6, 2017 | DHS, Health Tech, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

The Department of Health Services has selected Missouri-based Cerner to supply its electronic health records system for seven state facilities serving people with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.

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On the Record with Intellivisit CEO Jeff Miller and CMO Dr. Drew Palin

by Sean Kirkby | Jun 30, 2017 | Health Tech, On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

A Milwaukee-area tech company is aiming to address what its CEO calls is a “big gap” through an app that uses artificial intelligence to help patients get the care they need.

Board modifies drug monitoring regulation after health systems, doctors request changes

by Sean Kirkby | May 16, 2017 | Health Tech, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

The Controlled Substances Board modified rules regarding the use of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to align with a recently approved change to the state budget, but rejected other proposals from health systems and doctors.

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On the Record with James Dias, Wellbe CEO

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 28, 2017 | Health Tech, On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

James Dias, CEO of Madison-based Wellbe, likes a challenge. In this case, that involved building a set of digital tools for patients to interact with providers.

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Medical Examining Board approves final telemedicine, opioid continuing medical education rules

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 24, 2017 | Health Tech, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

The Medical Examining Board approved permanent rules last week that govern the practice of telemedicine and mandate continuing medical education requirements for doctors on opioid prescribing.

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Redox receives $1 million from Intermountain-affiliated fund

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 6, 2017 | Health Tech, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

Redox has received an additional $1 million in funding from an innovation fund affiliated with the Utah-based health system Intermountain Healthcare, according to a Thursday statement.

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PDMP mandate takes effect

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 3, 2017 | Health Tech, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

A requirement for prescribers to use the prescription drug monitoring program went into effect Saturday.

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MEB: PDMP mandate a ‘nudge,’ not meant to ‘zing’ doctors

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 16, 2017 | Health Tech, Opioids, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

The Medical Examining Board wants a mandate for doctors to improve controlled substances prescribing habits to serve as a tool, but would not approve a resolution Wednesday saying they won't punish doctors in certain instances of noncompliance.

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WHA asks Medical Examining Board to clarify PDMP mandate

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 14, 2017 | Health Tech, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

The Wisconsin Hospital Association is asking the Medical Examining Board to approve a resolution saying it won't discipline doctors for "mere technical noncompliance" after a mandate to use the prescription drug monitoring program goes into effect next month.

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More than 12,000 sign up for ePDMP

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 20, 2017 | Health Tech, Opioids, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

More than 12,000 doctors and other prescribers have registered for the state's Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, Department of Safety and Professional Services staff told the Medical Examining Board last week.

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Madison companies set to display at HIMSS

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 17, 2017 | Health Tech, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

Madison companies will be on display at the 2017 HIMSS Annual Conference and Exhibition next week in Orlando, according to a Thursday statement from the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce.

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