The following stories on the health IT market were reported by Becker's Hospital Review in the past month, beginning with the most recent.
1. 9 Recent Health IT Vendor Contracts and Go-Lives
A roundup of recently reported health IT vendor contracts and go-lives.
2. 6 Things to Know About the Proposed FDASIA Health IT Regulation Framework
The ONC, the Federal Communications Commission and the Food and Drug Administration released a proposed strategy and framework for the regulation of health IT products.
3. Mercy to Offer Hosted Epic EHR Solution, Consulting Services
The health IT division of Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy, Mercy Technology Services, will begin using its Epic experience and expertise as the first accredited provider of the new Epic Connect service.
4. GE Healthcare to Acquire OR Analytics Provider CHCA
GE Healthcare announced the pending acquisition of operating room analytics and management solutions provider CHCA Computer Systems.
5. Global Health IT Market to Hit $66B by 2020
The global market for health IT products is forecasted to reach $66 billion by 2020, mostly driven by providers' desire to improve profitability, increasing consumer demand for healthcare services and a growing acceptance of mHealth technology.
6. Imprivata Files $115M IPO
Health IT company Imprivata filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering that would value the company at up to $115 million.
7. Massachusetts Insurance Exchange to Fire Healthcare.gov Contractor CGI Group
Massachusetts is working to cut ties CGI Group, the health IT contractor responsible for the development of both Healthcare.gov and the state's health insurance exchange.
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