Medicaid Covers Foster Kids, But Daunting Health Needs Still Slip Through The Crack
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Sherri and Thomas Croom have been foster parents to 27 children — from
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Cybersecurity threats continue to increase in healthcare
Cybersecurity threats continue to increase in healthcare, the sheer volume of attacks only represents one part of the challenge. The
Read MoreProposed payment changes could influence hospitals’ acquisition strategies
(By Kelly Gooch and Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS’ 2019 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, which calls
Read MoreCDC updates flu vaccine recommendations
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) Ahead of the 2018-19 flu season, the CDC updated its recommendations on seasonal flu vaccine
Read MoreRussian bots were used to sow divisions on vaccines, researchers say
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) In the lead-up to the 2016 U.S. election, Russian bots and trolls took to Twitter
Read MoreOpen Medical Records Can Spur Frank Talk Between Doctors And Patients
(By Mara Gordon for NPR) One day this spring, an elderly patient of mine became upset with me because, she
Read MoreHealthcare is ready to invest in blockchain
According to a new survey from Deloitte, healthcare is ready to invest in blockchain as new business cases emerge. Healthcare
Read MoreNIH is investigating researchers who might have failed to disclose contributions from foreign governments
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health is investigating roughly a half-dozen research institutions based
Read MoreMost physicians, nurses comfortable praying with patients, poll finds
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) Most physicians, nurses and medical students said they were very or somewhat comfortable
Read MoreSupport for drug companies to put prices in consumer ads
In a letter of support for the Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act for 2019, or
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