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

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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

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

Humana to pilot telehealth program for elderly in Arizona

Humana will pilot the program in Arizona, Washington, plus 13 additional states. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 5, 2015

Many OK to link social media to medical records, study finds

Researchers say social media data could provide a 'digital health phenotype' for patients. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 5, 2015

Study: 60% of U.S. adults take prescription drugs

Obesity may be at fault as eight of the 10 most commonly used drugs are for hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, gastroesophageal reflux, and cardiometabolic syndrome. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 5, 2015

Common sense can help guide antibiotic use, Joint Commission official says

“Why should the safe use of antibiotics not be a high liability area to manage?” asked Dr. Ronald Wyatt, the medical director of healthcare improvement for The Joint Commission.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 3, 2015

Envision Healthcare nabs Rural/Metro for $620M

Envision says the acquisition will boost its medical transportation unit. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 3, 2015

AmSurg really wanted to buy TeamHealth but gets the picture

Despite the raised bid, TeamHealth rejected AmSurg's advances for the second time in less than a month.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 3, 2015

WHO finds on the world's stage, TB rivals AIDS as cause of death

The WHO report finds large funding disparities exist between the two diseases. 

By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 29, 2015

Is health IT increasing disparities among at-risk populations?

Study finds those using patient portals more likely to have private insurance than those who don't access portals. 

By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 28, 2015

Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Scores prompt hospitals to look inward

The scores reveal 46% of hospitals changed safety grades.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 28, 2015

USPSTF recs blood sugar tests for overweight, obese adults

“Clinicians should offer or refer patients with abnormal blood glucose to intensive behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthful diet and physical activity.”

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 27, 2015

Costs attributed to dementia larger than any other disease

Total spending estimates were $287,000 for those with probable dementia during the last five years of life.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 27, 2015