Origami robot retrieves battery in simulated stomach

The robot is able to unfold out of a swallowed capsule and researchers can control it with external magnets.

By Nina Flanagan • May 18, 2016

Study: Telemedicine physicians largely misdiagnose skin conditions

A study involving 16 online telemedicine companies found they misdiagnosed a range of skin conditions from skin cancer to herpes. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 17, 2016

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Provider burnout

Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Children's healthcare costs increased while use of medical services declined, report finds

Health Care Cost Institute found out-of-pocket spending on children's healthcare rose to $472 in 2014.

By Nina Flanagan • May 17, 2016

JAMA study: More exercise, less risk for cancer

About 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity a week can help lower risk of 13 cancer types, the research found.

By Nina Flanagan • May 17, 2016

Massachusetts General Hospital completes first penis transplant in the U.S.

The surgeons attributed the procedure's success to the collaboration of multiple divisions and departments within the hospital.

By Ana Mulero • May 16, 2016

Study: Quit smoking and healthcare costs will plummet

According to the study, $63 billion could be saved if every state reduced smoking rates by 10%.

By Meg Bryant • May 13, 2016

Here come the millennials: What providers need to know

To meet millennials’ expectations of convenience and cost savings, some hospitals now offer same-day appointments and online pricing information.

By Meg Bryant • May 13, 2016

CMS' Andy Slavitt addresses Health Datapalooza

Slavitt focused on patient-centered care, independent physicians, and slammed data silo-ing. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 12, 2016

Walgreens expands digital mental health offerings

The company is also offering 27,000 pharmacists and 1,100-plus Walgreens clinic providers continuing education and training in mental health disorders.

By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016

Senate report targets doctor-owned device distributorships

The report calls for federal legislation to require doctors to disclose any financial interest they have in medical products.

By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016

Zoom+ bucks system with targeted health plan

The company is going after millennials with a one-stop shop strategy.

By Heather Caspi • May 11, 2016

The pros and cons of leaving private practice

Only one in three doctors will remain independent by the end of this year, one report found.

By Julie Henry • May 11, 2016

HHS announces funding for health data and EHR interoperability programs

The agency is offering two funding opportunities -  the High-Impact Pilot and the Standards Exploration Award.

By Nina Flanagan • May 11, 2016

Boston startup develops skin-like material with potential cosmetic, medical applications

Olivo Laboratories will initially use the new material for treating skin conditions like eczema. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 11, 2016

HHS launches 'easy-to-understand' medical bill creation contest

Entries will be accepted until August 10. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 10, 2016

Health Datapalooza: Strategies to reduce medical errors

One panelist argued doctors are more likely to write accurate notes if they know that their patients are going to read them.

By Ana Mulero • May 10, 2016

Personalized medicine gaining ground in U.S., Europe, report finds

Over two-thirds of respondents said the model is having a measurable impact on their company or facility.

By Meg Bryant • May 6, 2016

HHS gives 290 health centers $260M to build, renovate

The funding is intended to help health centers increase their patient capacity as nearly 1,400 health centers have absorbed an additional six million patients to serve almost 23 million every year.

By Heather Caspi • May 5, 2016

Performance measures put heat on hospitals

Stakeholders react to the abundance of federal performance measures. Some say doctors just want more time to take care of their patients.

By Meg Bryant • May 5, 2016

Robotic soft tissue surgery superior, researchers say

Researchers have developed an autonomous robot that has been found superior to other surgical approaches in soft tissue. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 5, 2016

Proposed rule to strengthen ONC's health IT review raises concerns

Critics say the proposal could give ONC too much power for certain certified capabilities. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 5, 2016

Genetic find lauded as 'milestone' for breast cancer research

English researchers are optimistic their findings could one day change breast cancer treatment and prevention. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 2016

Report says norovirus affects nearly 700M people worldwide, costs $60B annually

Researchers from Johns Hopkins and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) want to bring more attention to norovirus, the most common cause of food poisoning and stomach flu in the U.S. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 2016

Study results question if most profitable hospitals are actually for-profit orgs

In a study published in Health Affairs this month, researchers found seven out of the 10 most profitable hospitals were nonprofits.

By Ana Mulero • May 3, 2016

NEJM: Violence going unaddressed against healthcare providers

Administrators and providers themselves may be contributing to the perpetuation of assaults.

By Heather Caspi • May 2, 2016