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New research reveals that some apps are actually helping patients live healthier lives. The authors even recommend that businesses encourage workers to use certain ones.

Changes in the healthcare landscape are boosting telehealth momentum, while technology advancements make the business case increasingly clear.

A new series of programs will delve into such critical issues as how data should be collected, shared and protected in ways that can help doctors and their patients.

It's not just about mobile payment systems. If Apple Pay, Google Wallet and Samsung's PayPal features become widely used, that could pave the way for electronic access in many, if not all, industries.

While some apps and technologies are proving useful in the ongoing Ebola crisis, the sense in the industry is that public and private health entities are not harnessing them enough.

The company said it intends to prohibit the sale or sharing of health data, but recent security issues call into question whether it can deliver.

New technologies and services will enable telemedicine to continue expanding, but it's going to take more than policy changes to make the practice widespread.

The right technologies can help patients improve their own well-being, but they must be easier to use and understand so people have a reason to routinely turn to the products.

As a new VA secretary prepares to step into the role, a bill designed to overhaul the department gives weight to two key IT initiatives.

Noncompliance with HIPAA regulations can have serious repercussions for healthcare organizations. A recent study showed the average cost of a data breach in the past two years was $2.4 million per organization, plus a serious hit to their reputations.