Not even the mattress pads were spared: An inside look at a top hospital’s struggle to cut costs
(By Ron Winslow for STAT) BOSTON – In only 18 months on the job, the chief operating officer of Brigham
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US senator seeks Medicaid information from CMS, 8 states
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., seeks information from CMS and eight states related
Read MorePrice resigns from HHS amid scandal over use of private jets
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS Secretary Tom Price, MD, resigned Friday amid growing criticism of his extensive
Read MoreOpen Enrollment for Medicare Advantage Plans is Starting Soon
Starting in October, open enrollment for Medicare Advantage plans begins. I’s important to have a thorough understanding on how your
Read More7 ways clinicians can help reduce opioid misuse and addiction
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) Solving the nation’s opioid overdose and addiction crisis will require robust efforts from
Read MoreCancer patients prioritize physician relationships over quality and safety, study finds
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Oncology patients and their families prioritize positive clinician relationships over quality and safety
Read MoreHouse Reps. request HHS briefing on Petya attacks related to drug industry
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) Top House Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are urging HHS
Read MoreThis Gift Voucher Might Just Get You A Kidney
(By Fran Kritz for Kaiser Health News) Seven-year-old Quinn Gerlach got a gift certificate from his grandpa a few years
Read MoreThe Growth of FSA and HSA will Continue
The growth of high-deductible health plans is contributing to an increase in enrollment in flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health
Read MoreFDA approves 1st app to treat substance use disorders
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has permitted the startup Pear Therapeutics to market the first medical app aiding in
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