Chicago-area counties file opioid epidemic lawsuits: 3 things to know
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cook County and five other counties encompassing Chicago suburbs recently filed lawsuits against
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Month: December 2017
3 trends to watch in pharma advertising in 2018
(By Rebecca Robbins for STAT) These are boom times for the multibillion-dollar drug advertising industry — and the parade of
Read MoreThe Department of Justice recovered $2.47 billion in healthcare fraud in 2017
The Department of Justice reported it had recovered $3.7 billion ($2.47 billion in healthcare) in settlements and judgments from civil
Read MoreSickle Cell Patients, Families And Doctors Face A ‘Fight For Everything’
(By Jenny Gold for Kaiser Health News) CHICAGO — The day before his 30th birthday, Marqus Valentine was in a
Read MoreFDA Takes Too Long To Recall Tainted Food, Federal Investigators Say
(By Doreen McCallister for NPR) Contaminated food is taking too long to be removed from store shelves, according to a report
Read MoreList of telehealth legislation effect in 2018
The attached article outlines the 11 pieces of telehealth legislation in nine states will officially take effect in 2018. Read
Read MoreCMS adjusts rules for ACOs affected by hurricanes, wildfires: 5 things to know
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued an interim final rule Tuesday to adjust the Medicare Shared Savings Program to
Read MoreHow Parkland Memorial cut ER costs through a ‘frequent flier’ program: 5 takeaways
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) Dallas-based Parkland Memorial cut costs from the emergency room’s highest utilizers by launching
Read MoreMost cost-effective strategies to get the best medical care
We are all paying more for our medical care these days so here are nine ways to save money and
Read MoreMillennials are less likely to completely pay their medical bills
A recent Transunion survey found nearly three-quarters of Millennials did not pay their patient financial responsibility in full. Whereas, approximately
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