Dave Muoio

FDA warns of BlueTooth Low Energy vulnerability affecting connected medical devices

By Dave Muoio 01:40 pm March 04, 2020

"SweynTooth" impacts several microchip and medical device manufacturers, and could allow bad actors to wirelessly crash or access these products, according to the agency.

Despite the best laid plans, every organization is susceptible to social engineering

By Dave Muoio 06:07 am January 31, 2020

It might just be a matter of time until a phishing attempt finds its mark, meaning that the best strategy for healthcare organizations is to understand their attackers and prepare for the worst, says Healthmap Solutions CISO Kathleen Mullin.

B2C market research tactics can bolster digital health engagement efforts

By Dave Muoio 02:49 pm January 29, 2020

A cross-industry research consortium modeled after consumer-focused market research practices is set to present its findings at HIMSS20 in March.

Allscripts' Practice Fusion admits to illegal kickbacks from opioid maker, agrees to $145M settlement

By Dave Muoio 12:30 pm January 29, 2020

The Silicon Valley EHR vendor received “sponsorship” payments from unnamed pharmaceutical companies so that the latter’s marketing team could influence the design of CDS features, according to the Department of Justice.

Theme parks have a lot to teach healthcare systems about patient experience

By Dave Muoio 05:05 pm January 27, 2020

There's no shortage of logistical crossovers between these industries, but so far museums, zoos and other amusements have had much more success when designing positive consumer experiences.

Looking to develop a patient app? Think long and hard about its design, rollout from the start

By Dave Muoio 05:01 pm January 24, 2020

Lessons learned from the launch of South Shore Health System's OB-GYN care patient app.

Alphabet scoops up another former ONC head, Mayo Clinic's first chief digital officer and more digital health hires

By Dave Muoio 12:27 pm January 08, 2020

Also: Ooda Health's CEO shuffle; CMMI's new director.

USDA announces dozens of grants to support rural telehealth rollouts

By Dave Muoio 10:12 am December 05, 2019

Roughly half of the 133 grants announced by the department, totaling $42.5 million, will help bankroll the deployment of telemedicine programs.

Omada Health receives strategic investment from Intermountain Ventures

By Dave Muoio 03:50 pm October 10, 2019

Alongside a deeper collaboration with the not-for-profit system, Omada expects the funds to fuel expansion of its integrated digital care program.

FDA releases revised draft guidance on CDS software, final guidelines on ‘device’ definitions for software such as wellness apps

By Dave Muoio 02:50 pm September 26, 2019

The new guidances are intended to provide clarity on which products are or are not subject to regulatory enforcement, and to bring the agency’s efforts into compliance with provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act.