American Cancer Society, IBM to join war on cancer using supercomputer strength

By creating a virtual cancer advisor, the companies hope clinicians will be motivated to share personalized guidance.

By Ana Mulero • April 13, 2016

60 Sens: CMS' hospital star ratings too limited

"We are concerned that the Star Rating system may be misleading to consumers," U.S. senators said in a letter to CMS.

By Ana Mulero • April 13, 2016

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Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Kaiser Permanente's research biobank seeks participants

The company is reaching out to members nationally to participate in its effort to establish a DNA biobank. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 13, 2016

Abortion training numbers increase as clinics close

Two programs say they currently train more than 1,000 physicians and medical students annually.

By Nina Flanagan • April 12, 2016

How the disruptive insurer Harken Health is tackling the Illinois, Georgia markets

The insurer is optimistic after opening its primary care sites in Chicago and Atlanta. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 12, 2016

Study: Income predicts life expectancy

Following an analysis of 1.4 billion tax records, researchers discovered a big difference in longevity between the richest and the poorest Americans. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 12, 2016

HOPE-3 trial adds fuel to argument in support of statin use

The trial results could aid medication adherence by reinforcing the message that preventive therapy works.

By Meg Bryant • April 12, 2016

Mayo Clinic, GE Ventures unveil IoT platform for cell, gene therapies

Vitruvian Networks will provide software and a manufacturing platform.

By Nina Flanagan • April 12, 2016

How hospitals can help prevent, deal with sexual assault cases

Restoring patient trust in a healthcare system after such an incident “only comes with time,” one lawyer said.

By Meg Bryant • April 8, 2016

HHS task force outlines interoperability's trouble areas

Figuring out how to improve interoperability is more of an art form than a science, the task force said.

By Ana Mulero • April 7, 2016

Digital health funding hit $981M in Q1

Investors were focused on wearables, analytics, population health management, consumer health information, healthcare consumer engagement, and EHR/clinical workflow. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 7, 2016

Study: Big variation in telemedicine adherence to medical guidelines

Adherence to guidelines varied by telemedicine provider and patient condition, a recent study showed.

By Nina Flanagan • April 7, 2016

Mercy Health-Cincinnati teams up with large neurosurgery group

The deal will expand access to innovative brain and spine treatments across Mercy Health’s hospitals.

By Meg Bryant • April 6, 2016

Patient expectations, engagement increasingly on healthcare CEOs' minds

Nearly a third of executives surveyed by Advisory Board Company were extremely interested in improving patient satisfaction around pricing strategies.

By Meg Bryant • April 6, 2016

Drone startup to start shipping medical supplies to Rwanda

Zipline will launch the world's first drone delivery of blood products this summer.

By Meg Bryant • April 6, 2016

State of emergency: The myth of advertised wait times

Advertised wait times may not be driving traffic to emergency rooms despite hospitals paying to promote them on billboards, websites, and mobile apps. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 6, 2016

AAMC confirms physician shortage is real, 94,700 docs could be needed

AAMC's research shows retirement and increased insurance coverage are driving the demand.

By Ana Mulero • April 6, 2016

ACC16: Proteus Discover use reduced blood pressure, cholesterol

The tool includes an ingestible sensor the size of a grain of sand that is activated when it reaches the stomach.

By Nina Flanagan • April 6, 2016

Cumberland Consulting strengthens payer service through Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare acquisition

The group is expanding its market presence offerings via its third acquisition since 2013. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 5, 2016

Healthy cities, counties will compete for $1.5M in prizes during Aetna-sponsored challenge

The challenge aims to help cities and counties create a healthier environment. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 5, 2016

Hospice provider AseraCare prevails over DOJ in twisty fraud case

Case observers say the decision was reached through a highly unusual and debatable process.

By Heather Caspi • April 4, 2016

8 questions hospitals need to consider for minimum wage hikes to pay off

Efforts to increase minimum wage gained speed last week across the nation. Affected hospitals will need to consider how to manage labor cost increases.

By Julie Henry • April 3, 2016

ACC16: Cardiology, it's time to embrace population health

The ACC president and the first lady gave a call to arms for cardiologists to contribute to population health efforts.

By Jeff Byers • April 2, 2016

NEJM: Doctors prone to 'therapeutic illusion', over-prescribe treatments

Before deeming a treatment effective, doctors should also look for signs of failure, the authors state.

By Meg Bryant • April 1, 2016

Report shares pediatricians on drugs, incorrectly removed ovaries & other horror stories of California doctors

The publication warns consumers their doctor could be on probation but not reveal it.

By Heather Caspi • March 31, 2016