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

Explore the Trendline➔

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

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

One day only: Uber to roll out, deliver flu shots today

Today's the day Uber will deliver the flu shot to customer's door. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 19, 2015

Majority of nurses are unhappy with practice setting

According to a new survey, almost half of nurses would choose a different career if they could do it all again.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 18, 2015

Cleveland Clinic begins screening process for first U.S. uterus transplants

Uterus transplants could benefit up to 50,000 U.S. women. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 17, 2015

American Heart Association, Google join forces for $50M heart disease research

The project will work towards new treatments and preventative methods for coronary heart disease. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 12, 2015

Health Affairs: EHR adoption progressing, not without challenges

Seventy-five percent of U.S. hospitals have adopted at least a basic EHR system. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 12, 2015

Walgreens expands telehealth services across 20 states

Now 25 states offer MDLIVE's telehealth services via Walgreens mobile app. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 12, 2015

Federal-sponsored study confirms lower blood pressure can reduce cardio disease, deaths

SPRINT study confirms adults 50 years and older with high blood should target a systolic blood pressure of less than 120.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 10, 2015

W. Va. hospitals plan to move forward with merger despite FTC opposition

Antitrust officials' complaint alleges the hospital deal would create a "near monopoly." 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 10, 2015

Despite more staff at VA, veterans still waiting for care

VA says wait times are increasing due to high demand.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 10, 2015