Medical Groups: Page
-
WHO's physical activity level recs could be higher to lower risk of 5 chronic conditions, study suggests
A study published in The BMJ found more weekly physical activity results in lower risks of developing breast and bowel cancer, diabetes, heart diseases and ischemic strokes.
By Ana Mulero • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Study: Nearly a third of the world's population has high blood pressure
This is the first time the prevalence of hypertension in low- and middle-income countries surpassed that in high-income countries, the authors stated.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Getty Images
TrendlineSurprise Billing
Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
By Healthcare Dive staff -
Healthcare added 43,000 jobs in July, on pace to become biggest US industry
The sector has continued to trend up and outpace others in job creation with ambulatory services gaining 19,000 jobs while hospitals gained 17,000.
By Ana Mulero • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Providers' salaries rise as 43% of healthcare pros are looking for new opportunities, survey finds
Healthcare executives' average salaries fell 12.9% to $134,632 compared to last year.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 6, 2016 -
FCC releases mapping tool to increase broadband/health connectivity
Commissioner Mignon Clyburn said broadband access “is increasingly becoming a super-determinant of health.”
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 3, 2016 -
Banner Health contacts 3.7M people in wake of cyberattack discovery
An internal investigation revealed the attack began on June 17.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 3, 2016 -
What healthcare services are being performed in U.S. prisons?
For the first time ever, CDC has released a report on healthcare services for U.S. inmates. It found a disconnect between mental health screening versus mental health services performed in states.
By Meg Bryant • July 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
As demand for behavioral health grows, is it time for a new C-suite role?
A chief behavioral health officer will need to be a collaborator, with influence and business savvy, says Witt/Kieffer senior partner Jim King.
By Meg Bryant • July 28, 2016 -
Updated federal guidelines for skin cancer screenings stir debate
In 2012, 3.3 million Americans were treated for nonmelanoma skin cancer.
By Ana Mulero • July 26, 2016 -
NYP gets in on the on-demand health services hustle
NYP OnDemand ushers in a new suite of digital health services to expand patient care.
By Jeff Byers • July 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
7 strategies for making the most of a lean workforce
"Any process can be studied and improved using basic Lean Six Sigma method,” says Kimberly Watson Hemphill, CEO at Firefly Consulting.
By Julie Henry • July 26, 2016 -
Hospital M&A activity up 6.1% so far against last year
Should federal regulators put a stop to industry consolidation?
By Jeff Byers • July 25, 2016 -
FDA
Internal emails: Olympus tried to hush U.S. warning of contaminated scopes
"Olympus knew in 2012 that the design of its closed-channel duodenoscope could prevent effective cleaning," according to a Senate report.
By Ana Mulero • July 25, 2016 -
Most hospitals report EHR outages, feds find
Hardware malfunctioning was the main cause of unplanned EHR disruptions.
By Ana Mulero • July 25, 2016 -
Report finds high risk of harm in rehab hospitals
Nearly half of harmful incidents could have been prevented, a government report finds.
By Meg Bryant • July 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What providers can expect from California's new aid-in-dying legislation
A look at California's End of Life Option Act based on Oregon's own legislation shows negligible costs to insurers and state medical plans can be expected.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The risks and benefits of employing physicians
One expert says the increase in physician employment by hospitals will not be successful in the long term.
By Julie Henry • July 20, 2016 -
Elizabeth Regan/Healthcare Dive
Physicians see little change in compensation in recent years
Specialties with the biggest increases were emergency medicine; cardiac and thoracic surgery; cardiology and hypertension; and nephrology.
By Meg Bryant • July 20, 2016 -
MD Anderson in partnership talks with Scripps Health
The deal could bring MD Anderson's cancer care expertise into the San Diego market.
By Ana Mulero • July 19, 2016 -
MACRA bleu! Most physicians unaware of law, survey finds
Deloitte surveyed U.S. physicians to assess their awareness, perspectives, and preparedness for the widely debated law.
By Heather Caspi • July 16, 2016 -
Gonorrhea could become resistant to last two effective antibiotics against the STD
New data from the CDC shows a four-fold increase in resistance of N. gonorrhoeae to azithromycin.
By Meg Bryant • July 15, 2016 -
Centene $770M campus expansion plan faces Aug. 1 public hearing
An agenda to add new office and retail space on Centene’s Clayton, Missouri, campus could add up to 2,000 jobs to the local economy.
By Meg Bryant • July 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
AMA guidelines offer roadmap for ethical use of telemedicine
Teladoc called the AMA guidelines a “significant step forward” in the use of telemedicine to advance patient care.
By Meg Bryant • July 14, 2016 -
Most physicians not engaged with their organizations, survey finds
Those who work in physician-led or -owned organizations are more likely to take an active role.
By Meg Bryant • July 13, 2016 -
Deep Dive
9 ways to cut down on medical waste
“The key is ensuring proper waste disposal is easy to follow and that staff are properly trained,” says Selin Hoboy of Stericycle, Inc.
By Julie Henry • July 12, 2016
Previous
