The following stories on the health IT market were reported by Becker's Hospital Review in the past month, beginning with the most-read.
1. Epic, athenahealth Lead "Best in KLAS" Winners
KLAS Research released its annual ranking of health IT vendors based on survey responses from thousands of healthcare providers.
2. The Present and Future of the EMR App Market
A new report from HIMSS Analytics details the rate at which hospitals have been acquiring apps that add functionalities and value to EMRs.
3. The Top 3 EHRs Used by Mid-Sized Practices
Three electronic health record vendors have broken away from the pack to become the most-used systems in mid-sized practices (11-75 physicians).
4. Cerner Reports Record Bookings in Q4
Cerner reported $1.11 billion in bookings during the fourth quarter of 2013, an all-time high for the company.
5. 8 Predictions for the 2014 Health IT Market
A Healthcare Growth Partners analysis of health IT investment activity in 2013 offers eight predictions about the market in 2014.
6. Philips Healthcare Launches IT Division
Philips Healthcare launched its Healthcare Informatics Solutions and Services division, which offers hospitals and health systems data analytics solutions, interoperable cloud-based platforms and customized clinical programs.
7. Wireless EHR Market to Hit $23.5B by 2018
The wireless electronic health record market is expected to reach $23.5 billion worldwide by 2018, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 16.1 percent.
8. Allscripts Stock Rises on Optimistic 2-Year Outlook
A better-than-expected forecast from electronic health record vendor Allscripts about the company's projected revenue over the next two years caused its stock to jump 9 percent Jan. 15.
9. Free EHR Vendor Practice Fusion Offering New Subscribers Free Laptops
Physicians who subscribe to Practice Fusion's free, ad-supported electronic health record software will now receive a free Google Chromebook as well.
10. Data Analytics Vendor Raises $41M in Funding, Lands Contracts with Partners, Kaiser Permanente
Health Catalyst, a data warehousing and analytics solutions vendor, raised $41 million in Series C funding and added Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente and Boston-based Partners Health Care to its client roster.
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