Obama assembles cancer 'moonshot' task force

Representatives from 13 federal agencies will participate on the task force.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 29, 2016

Healthcare data groups to coordinate security initiatives

Two large health data organizations, the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission and the National Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center say they will coordinate their security initiatives. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 28, 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

WHO warns of Zika virus 'spreading explosively'

U.S. healthcare providers are urged to be on the lookout as infection sweeps South and Central America.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 28, 2016

Two Colorado-based clinical testing companies to merge, focus on genetic cancer testing

Strand Life Sciences will be bought by Venaxis over several months and initially focus on genetic testing for cancer. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 28, 2016

Two-way health info sharing starts between Ohio, Indiana exchanges

Indiana and Ohio-based health information exchanges now sharing data bidirectionally. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 28, 2016

Medical office space in demand

Medical office vacancy rates are expected to remain below 10% in 2016.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 27, 2016

Select Medical adds to their rehab portfolio with $400M Physiotherapy purchase

Following last year’s acquisition of Concentra, the move will increase Select’s foothold in the outpatient rehab space.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 27, 2016

Treating whole communities: Why on-demand transit partnerships matter

As Uber, Lyft, and other on-demand services are entering into the medical transport space, some believe such partnerships will help contain provider costs.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 26, 2016

Could direct primary care go mainstream?

Proponents of the model are finding a growing market.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 26, 2016

Consumers may pay to keep health data private

An expert panel at the World Economic Forum said consumers may want more privacy as they become more aware of the ads showing up on their computers.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 26, 2016

Cerner CEO to begin cancer treatment

Neal Patterson recently announced he has been diagnosed with soft tissue cancer. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 26, 2016

Omnyx's digital pathology system could be close to FDA approval

The company says an FDA approval for the system could occur thanks to a device reclassification with fewer regulatory requirements. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 25, 2016

HHS on target to move 30% of Medicare payments to quality, value by year's end

Burwell also announced HHS will get involved in the Flint, Michigan water crisis. 

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 22, 2016

White House takes aim at opioid abuse in rural areas

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who chairs the White House Rural Council, will lead the initiative.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2016

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

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