Katie Dvorak

Biography for Katie Dvorak

Katie Dvorak is an associate editor for FierceHealthIT and FierceHealthcare. Prior to joining FierceMarkets in 2014, Katie worked at The Hill newspaper as a copy editor and page designer. Katie is a New Jersey native and Penn State University alumna. She enjoys exploring D.C., watching sports (Phillies, Nittany Lions football, OKC Thunder) and reading. You can reach her at [email protected] and find her on Twitter @kmdvorak87.

Articles by Katie Dvorak

Kaiser Permanente: Online access to health info helps close gaps in care

Health plan members are more likely to engage in preventive care measures when able to access their health information online and receive alerts on gaps in care, according to a Kaiser Permanente study.

 

Why a national solution is needed for provider directories

A national solution is needed when it comes to collection and quality of provider information, according to panelists speaking at the eHealth Initiatives annual conference on Thursday.

Wellmark BCBS exec: Healthcare industry must improve breach detection

Security threats on the healthcare industry will never fully go away, but the risks can be managed, especially though threat detection, according to panelists at the eHealth Initiative's annual conference in the District of Columbia on Thursday.

CMS dials up investment in Medicaid IT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is investing more in Medicaid IT, funneling $5 billion a year into helping states improve their systems.

Cyberattack on OPM may be linked to Anthem, Premera breaches

A cybersecurity attack on data systems at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which compromised information of about 4 million federal employees, is being linked to similar incidents at health payers Anthem and Premera.