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American Cancer Society switches up breast-screening guidelines
The organization now says mammogram screenings should begin later, less often.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Tuomey Healthcare ponies up $72M to settle false claims case
Payment is less than a third of the $237 million requested by a federal appeals court.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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Top connected hospitals report reveals hospitals' move to EMRs challenging
U.S. News' "Most Connected Hospitals 2015-16" report finds progress slow.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
NY-Presbyterian flip-flops on closing family medicine program
After announcing its closure and a strong staff response, NY-Presbyterian will keep the program open.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
Healthcare spending accounts for 18.2% of GDP
The spending was driven in part by prescription drugs and health plan administration.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Home healthcare at the crossroads as market expands
More at-home care plans are providing better care and reducing costs but are insurers ready to reimburse for such services?
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Harvard researchers developing sepsis treatment device
It is moving to clinical trials after showing potential in proof-of-concept tests.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Whistleblower claims on FDA device approvals rejected
Additional high-profile healthcare whistleblower cases have also emerged recently.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Study identifies tactics to overcome 'weekend effect' for surgeries
Boosting resources for patients before, during, and after surgeries could negate weekend disadvantages.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
CMS releases massive data set on durable medical equipment costs and services
In total, the data represent over 100 million claims and $11 billion in Medicare allowed amounts.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 8, 2015 -
US clinic wait times linked to employment, race
Medical wait times were “significantly longer for racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with less education, and individuals who are unemployed.”
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 5, 2015 -
Texas Children's Hospital readies for kids with Ebola
A year after ebola first came to the U.S., a first-of-its-kind facility is almost ready for kids.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 2, 2015 -
WHO recommends treatment for all individuals living with HIV
New policies could help avert 28 million new infections by 2030.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Surviving the rural hospital closing challenge
Rural hospital closings have a wider impact on communities than you think.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 23, 2015 -
IOM: Patients likely to receive at least one diagnostic error in lifetime
An estimated 5% of American adults seeking outpatient care experience a diagnostic error.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Gender gap still strong in academic medicine
Researchers recommend bias management training to improve equality.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Virginia hospitals push for alternative to Medicaid expansion
Call it whatever you want, but find a solution, hospital officials say.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Florida hospital district to pay $69.5M for false claims allegations
North Broward Hospital District in Florida accused of violating the Stark law.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
NIMH director heads to Alphabet
The director of the National Institute of Mental Health to join the life sciences team.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Confusion caused as software flags potential readmissions, study says
A new study adds skepticism to government's readmissions reduction program.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Is Medicare penalizing hospitals with high admission rates?
Newly published research concludes Medicare may penalize hospitals with such rates based on patients they serve.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 15, 2015 -
North Shore-LIJ rebranding to shed restrictive name
"We're obviously a much different place than we were," said CEO Michael Dowling.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Is rebranding worth the investment?
While not without risks, a powerful brand can help hospitals to achieve a greater return on their other investments.
By Julie Henry • Sept. 14, 2015 -
EHR 'gag clauses' prohibit criticism, transparency
Critics contend the clauses hide the scope of EHR glitches and failures.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 14, 2015 -
Federal-sponsored study results promote intensive blood pressure management
National Institutes of Health shut down study interventions early to disseminate preliminary findings.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 11, 2015
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