Cash discounts for bypassing insurance stirs up debate, administrative unease

The process may provide a short-term gain for all involved, but could it hurt in the long run?

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 22, 2016

Researchers report first potential vaccine against designer opioid

Fentanyl use is on the rise as drug dealers have created variants to mix with or substitute for heroin.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 19, 2016

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Surprise 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

Seventh Generation CEO invests in sexual wellness startup

Seventh Generation's CEO John Replogle is investing in company's founder and former CEO's sexual health startup Sustain Natural. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 18, 2016

UCSF uses social networks to deliver mental healthcare

Social networking is being used at the Young Adult and Family Center at the University of California San Francisco to deliver mental health services to adolescents, young adults, and veterans. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 18, 2016

Florida teen arrested for posing as physician, running illegal medical office

The teen had also set up a profile on Health Grades, which is no longer on the website.

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 18, 2016

ADHD drug misuse prompts spike in ED visits

The issue is due to drug diversions by those with prescriptions, researchers conclude.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 18, 2016

Federal task force questions routine autism screening justification

Insurers could be more reluctant to cover early autism screening after the release of a federal task force's findings.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 17, 2016

Michigan HIE invests $250,000 to coordinate Flint healthcare

A Michigan health information exchange, Great Lakes Health Connect, is partnering with the Greater Flint Health Coalition to connect providers to improve healthcare for thousands of residents exposed to lead-contaminated water. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 17, 2016

Healing the healers: What's being done to address physician suicide?

The medical community is slowly starting to acknowledge the importance of physicians' mental well-being. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 17, 2016

Researchers report dementia rates could be declining

However, the study noted the decline only applied to people with a high school education or higher.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 12, 2016

FitBit detects altered heartbeat in woman, revealing pregnancy

What seemed like a Fitbit error at first, turned out to reveal a woman's pregnancy before she even knew. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 11, 2016

Google plans to delete My Tracks app

The company plans to invest in more wide-reaching mapping projects. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 11, 2016

AHA responds to CMS new electronic reporting rules

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended the public comment period from Feb. 1 to Feb. 16 for electronic quality reporting measures. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 10, 2016

CMS pulls memo detailing possible changes to Medicare's drug reimbursements for docs

Medicare may be planning to test changes to doctors' payments for drugs under Part B, according to a memo from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The agency said the release of the memo was "premature."

By Ned Pagliarulo • Feb. 10, 2016

U.N. report says thousands could die if WHO doesn't reform its emergency response

The World Health Organization has received criticism regarding how it responded to the Ebola epidemic and now acknowledges it needs to reform its emergency response to health risks. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 9, 2016

Johns Hopkins to conduct first HIV+ to HIV+ organ transplants

“This is an unbelievably exciting day for our hospital and our team, but more importantly for patients living with HIV and end-stage organ disease."

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 9, 2016

UPMC deadly mold infection claims 4th patient

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has confirmed the death of a fourth transplant patient from a fungal infection during a mold outbreak last year. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 9, 2016

As use of 3D printing in healthcare grows, hospitals turn to proving case for reimbursement

The global healthcare market for 3D-printing is expected to be $2.3 billion in 2020.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 9, 2016

Obama asks Congress for $1.8B to fight Zika virus, push for vaccine

The virus, which has been potentially linked birth defects, is expected to hit Southern states in the spring and summer mosquito season. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 9, 2016

How physicians handle payment reform

Physicians spoke with Healthcare Dive about some of the major stresses and their solutions.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 8, 2016

Nuance Exec on status on speech recognition, where the field is going

As speech recognition becomes more precise and integrated into EMRs, Nuance is looking to mine that information for use in ways that will enhance population health.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 4, 2016

Doctor on Demand adds psychiatry services

Board-certified psychiatrists are now available from Doctor on Demand, which hopes to fill the gap in areas where access to mental health services is limited. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 4, 2016

Survey: 76 percent of U.S. adults would use health tracker if clinically accurate, easy to use

The 2015 survey shows 84% of adults believe tracking their medical data would help improve their health. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 4, 2016

Visual social media sites spreading health misinformation

Pinterest, with nearly 74 million users, is becoming a popular site for health discussions, but a recent study found there's a substantial amount of misinformation. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 3, 2016

Depression screening guidelines were 'overdue,' experts say

While barriers remain, many see behavioral health and primary care as on the road to integration.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 3, 2016