Robust Health Insurance Sign-Ups Surprise Supporters And Opponents
(By Julie Rovner for NPR) A day after President Trump said the Affordable Care Act “has been repealed,” officials reported
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Infection Lapses Rampant In Nursing Homes But Punishment Is Rare
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Basic steps to prevent infections — such as washing hands, isolating contagious patients
Read MoreArthritis Drugs Show How U.S. Drug Prices Defy Economics
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Renda Bower knows well the cost of drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis –
Read MoreDeal struck to mine cancer patient database for new treatment insights
(By Casey Ross for STAT) The plan took shape over a decade: A prominent society of cancer doctors would create
Read MoreMedicare Advantage members originated through an employer-group health plan is growing
As of December 1, 2017, total Medicare Advantage (MA) membership stood at million, representing approximately 35 percent of the 60
Read MoreAI in healthcare
The emerging trend of using AI or artificial intelligence in the medical field promise exponential advances in the way doctors
Read MoreAmericans stick to their neighborhood for health care
A recent survey from Create and Brighton Health Plan Solutions found that despite having access to national networks of medical
Read More2 physician groups will pay $33M to settle kickback allegations: 6 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Dallas-based EmCare and Lancaster, Pa.-based Physicians’ Alliance have agreed to settle allegations they
Read MoreInsurers bolstering their ties to medical care providers
Humana’s agreement to spend $800 million for a stake in Kindred Healthcare’s home care business signals Humana move to bolster
Read MoreCMS halts funding for designated state health programs under 1115 demonstrations: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will stop accepting state proposals for new or renewing section 1115 demonstrations
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