Ohio to explore use of medical marijuana

Despite a failed ballot initiative on recreational and medical marijuana use last November, Ohioans are eager to discuss medical cannabis, leaders in the Ohio House said.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2016

CHIME rings in $1M national patient identifier contest

Patient misidentification can potentially harm patients and cost organizations money. CHIME is looking to change that.

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 20, 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

U.S. sees record numbers of organ donors, transplants in 2015

With more than 121,000 people awaiting transplants in the U.S., organ procurement groups are seeking to increase donations.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 15, 2016

Bureaucracy tops causes of burnout among physicians

Many have becoming increasingly concerned with physician burnout but a definitive solution is still lacking.

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 15, 2016

Google files digital health patent for medication reminder

Google has recently filed several patents related to digital health ranging from an electronic tattoo that senses galvanic skin responses to a cancer-fighting smartwatch. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

KPMG: Healthcare M&A activity projected to be among top sectors through 2016

A survey showed healthcare is projected to be the third most active sector for M&A through 2016, following the technology and biopharma sectors.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

Report: Disadvantaged population can impact hospital's performance

The findings are likely to intensify debate among those who argue social factors in risk adjustment enables lower-quality care for riskier patients and reduces incentives to improve.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 13, 2016

U.S. task force finalizes breast screening recs, muddies guideline waters

The recommendations put the government at odds with American Cancer Society guidelines issued last October.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 13, 2016

UPMC teams with Utah firm to rein in care costs

By commercializing its cost management tool, UPMC hopes to help other health systems adopt data-driven healthcare practices.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 12, 2016

AMA gets in the investing game, funds Health2047 with $15M

According to the organization's CEO, the “financial commitment to establish Health2047 represents a major step in expanding its innovation ecosystem and influence."

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 12, 2016

Walgreens to outsource Chicago clinics to Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care will own and operate 56 in-store Walgreen's clinics across Chicago starting in May. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 12, 2016

Shire buys Baxalta for $32 billion, ending months-long pursuit

After months of negotiations and rejected offers, Shire on Monday finally reached a deal to buy Baxalta for $32 billion in a stock and cash deal. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Jan. 11, 2016

MedStar-Uber partnership lets patients find rides lickety click

MedStar’s collaboration with Uber is part of a larger focus on digital technologies to improve access to care.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 11, 2016

Healthcare job growth skyrocketed in 2015

While industry job creation in 2015 outpaced that of 2013 and 2014 combined, some health experts have suggested in the past the improvement of health and economic well-being do not necessarily go hand in hand with rising healthcare employment.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 11, 2016

Massachusetts behavioral health providers receive $1.3M in EHR grants

The Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHi) awards $1.3 million in grants to improve patient care, reduce costs, and ensure patient data security and privacy. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

Ford launches health app challenge for wellness on the road

Ford Motor Company and Henry Ford Health System have launched an innovation challenge to reward employees who develop smartphone apps, wearables or in-vehicle systems that extend healthcare to the confines of a car. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

Veran Medical Technologies' new patents cover software for lung cancer detection

The St. Louis-based medical startup says the two U.S. patents are key to its commercial success. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

Americans struggle to pay health bills even when insured

More than a quarter of insured Americans in a recent survey said unexpected claim denials made it difficult to pay medical bills. 

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 7, 2016

HHS launches 5-year grant program to link patients with social services

"Accountable Health Communities" will provide $157 million in grants to 44 organizations to improve the health of Medicaid and Medicare recipients. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

NantHealth acquires NaviNet to enhance industry communication

The need to increase communication between insurers and physicians fueled the acquisition decision.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 6, 2016

NEJM: Non-hospital birthing options are not without risks

A study of 75,000 low-risk births between 2012 and 2013 found the risk of death for babies appears to be twice as high in a non-hospital setting. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 5, 2016

Surgeries up at rural hospitals with high costs to patient safety

Some industry experts attribute this trend to Medicare financial incentives and note it "has troubling implications for patient safety." 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 5, 2016

New 3-D structures enhance global cancer database

London's canSAR database hopes the new features for 110,00 human molecules will help improve cancer treatments.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 5, 2016

CDC's initial report of UPMC mold infections fails to find source

Four mold-related infections were discovered in UPMC transplant patients between 2014 and 2015. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 4, 2016

CMS issues final rule mandating prior authorization for DME

The rule changes how CMS pays for durable medical equipment. The agency hopes it will help prevent fraud and protect access to such items. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 4, 2016