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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 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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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 -
Deep Dive
Halloween strengthens providers for emergency preparedness
“Expect the unexpected.”
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 27, 2015 -
Study reports medication errors in almost 50% of surgeries
This is the first large-scale study of medication errors before, during, and after surgery.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 27, 2015 -
Healthcare workers' confidence in economy, jobs highest ever recorded
Randstad Healthcare's survey reflects the healthcare job sector experiencing rapid growth.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What's happening with trust in consumer healthcare
Consumers rank trust as the main factor in big healthcare decisions.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Leading EHR vendors agree to objective measures of interoperability
Twelve EHR vendors agree: Let's work with Washington to improve interoperability.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Top desired skill for hospital execs is health IT knowledge
A survey of industry stakeholders finds technology and data systems management is key.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Harvard research finds acquisition of physician practices increases outpatient spending
Some physicians don't agree with the study's conclusions.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Wait times at VA facilities not improving, CNN investigation finds
According to an internal memo received by CNN, wait times for care are still suffering at VA facilities.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
NY takes first action under state's 'surprise medical bill' law
Four NY urgent care centers have agreed to disclose more clearly which insurance plans they accept after an inquiry by the attorney general.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Cyberattacks could nab $305B from U.S. providers' purse strings
Twenty-five million people will have financial data stolen from their provider the over next five years, Accenture's report estimates.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
AMA developing new telemedicine billing codes
AMA's new CPT Telehealth Services Workgroup will develop billing codes for telemedicine visits.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
How a mental health startup raised $35M
Lyra Health plans on making their digital tool available to self-insured companies and health plans in 2017.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
NY-Presbyterian flip-flops on closing family medicine program
After announcing its closure and a strong staff response, NY-Presbyterian will keep the program open.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
The 13 best-performing CEOs in healthcare
Thirteen healthcare execs join the elite 100 as crowned by Harvard Business Review.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 14, 2015 -
CMS star ratings show mix of Medicare Advantage plan quality
More Medicare Advantage plans earned 4 stars showing private insurers are trying to meet federal standards.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 13, 2015 -
NIST report focuses on EHR design risks
Poor EHR design can cause errors that may lead to patient harm.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How to adapt to the ever-evolving HIE landscape
It’s a verb. It’s a noun. It’s a constantly changing environment.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Harvard researchers developing sepsis treatment device
It is moving to clinical trials after showing potential in proof-of-concept tests.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
GAO study details 5 barriers to interoperability
The Government Accountability Office examines interoperability at Congress's request.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
University of Michigan to test smartphone blood pressure monitoring system
The pilot study connects participant data to pharmacists in near-real time.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015
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