SAP launches new software for precision medicine

The company's new software offerings are geared to improve research and clinical outcomes. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 10, 2015

Physician burnout increasing while comics tell terrifying training tales

Do medical training programs need emotional revisions?

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 10, 2015

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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

Physicians find FDA ruling flawed, misleading on uterine surgery

A group of physicians signed an open letter to the FDA regarding the agency's ruling last year that noncancerous uterine growths could not be removed using power morcellators. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 10, 2015

DirectTrust predicts meaningful use will be phased out in 2016

DirectTrust CEO and President Dr. David Kibbe says 2016 will be a year of "momentous forward movement" in increased adoption of electronic health information exchange. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 9, 2015

Survey: Nearly a quarter of US doctors unequipped to coordinate complex care

The Commonwealth Fund survey also found the U.S. fell short in communication between PCPs and hospitals as under a third of physicians were notified when a patient was either admitted into an ER or discharged from a hospital.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Dec. 8, 2015

First penis transplant in US set to be performed this year

If this surgery is successful, it may open an option for transgender patients who seek gender reassignment. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Dec. 8, 2015

Google scales down seed funding, develops wearable for blood testing

While Google Ventures is cutting back on seed funding, CEO Bill Maris said he wouldn't be surprised "if we invest $200 million to $250 million over the next 12 to 24 months [into healthcare and life sciences]." 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 8, 2015

Medical scribes demand up alongside standards concerns

While medical scribes may be the fastest growing occupation in the EHR sector and allow physicians to see more patients daily, some worry they have little training or oversight.

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 8, 2015

Updated pediatric screening guidelines released

The new American Academy of Pediatrics screening recommendations focus more on preventative testing to identify disease risk factors early.  

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 8, 2015

Cancer center launches Apple Watch pilot program for breast cancer

MD Anderson Cancer Center's program will distribute 30 Apple Watches to breast cancer patients. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 3, 2015

New device may diagnose stroke in less than 10 minutes

Researchers at Cornell's Baker Institute for Animal Health have developed a tool using a drop of blood to detect a stroke. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 3, 2015

Maryland task force issues proposals to tackle opioid addiction

There were 578 heroin deaths in Maryland last year, up 25% from 2013. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 3, 2015

CDC highlights first sustained decline of new cases of diabetes in US since 80s

This trend reverses roughly two decades of steady increases in the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes each year. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Dec. 2, 2015

Leapfrog Group releases 2015 top hospital list

California, Maine, and Massachusetts hospitals continue a strong showing from previous years while New Hampshire and Utah organizations enter the list for the first time.

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 2, 2015

PMS linked to high blood pressure risk, study finds

Researchers show women with moderate-to-severe PMS had a 40% higher risk of developing high blood pressure versus women with few menstrual symptoms. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 1, 2015

Stepping up to the medication adherence plate

Hospitals and pharma can take action to reduce rehospitalizations related to medication management, saving time and money.

By Sy Mukherjee, Jeff Byers • Nov. 30, 2015

Will medical practices become 'Uberfied'?

On-demand healthcare offers new business opportunities and unique challenges.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 30, 2015

Study: Pre-diabetes found in half of all 45-year-olds

The study results indicate half the population with normal blood sugar will develop pre-diabetic levels.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 25, 2015

NYC announces $850M mental health services program

To reduce the stigma of mental health and educate residents, the city plans to hire 400 physicians and clinicians to serve as the foundation of a New York City mental health corps.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 25, 2015

Appeals court declares Wisconsin abortion rule unconstitutional

Requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital would endanger women by increasing wait times for abortions, a ruling judge stated.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 25, 2015

Physicians group says providers should prescribe more generic drugs

Despite their lower costs, generic drugs are not being prescribed by healthcare providers as much as they should be, according to the American College of Physicians.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 25, 2015

Senate OKs bill detailing VA funding to improve EHR interoperability

A bill recently passed by the Senate will detail funding requirements for VA's EHR improvements. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 24, 2015

Tipping the scales: U.S. obesity costs soaring

The almost 79 million obese Americans represent a huge potential market for the next obesity medication or device that's safe and effective. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 24, 2015

AMA sends telemedicine ethics recs back to authors

The proposed guidelines don't clarify medical liability concerns, according to the organization's delegates.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 19, 2015

Study: Better high blood pressure control linked to Medicaid beneficiaries

They are more knowledgeable about their health than people without insurance living below the poverty line, according to the study.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 19, 2015