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Healthcare vendor data breaches prove costly, necessitating automation and process changes to curb costs

Only 36% of vendors said they would immediately notify providers if they had a breach that involved PHI or other sensitive information.

Coronavirus concerns have 86% of health systems concerned about PPE shortages

During January and February, demand for N95 face masks surged, up 400% and 585%, respectively.

One third of Americans concerned about their ability to afford healthcare, poll shows

Nearly 80% of likely voters believe reducing healthcare costs should be a high priority for the next president.

FTC and Pennsylvania challenge proposed merger of two Philly hospital systems

The complaint charges that the merger would eliminate the competition that has traditionally benefited patients.

Michigan doc charged in $120 million healthcare fraud, money laundering scheme

Francisco Patino was allegedly portrayed as a legitimate doctor through the publication of a diet book and plan described as the "next Atkins."

Moral distress among physicians caring for older adults a persistent strain of burnout

Moral distress has been correlated with traumatic stress, burnout, depression and even intent to leave a position or profession.

Hospitals show improvements in meeting surgical safety standards; deficiencies remain

The good news is that a higher percentage of hospitals are meeting Leapfrog’s minimum volume standards in 2019 than 2018.

Health insurers are abruptly terminating physician contracts

Proposed surprise medical bill legislation has coincided with a significant number of insurance contract terminations.

ER patients may care less about a doctor’s race and gender than previously thought

Patients rate their satisfaction just as highly if their doctor is white or African-American, man or woman.

Coronavirus, other contagious diseases follow same spreading patterns as social trends

Microscopic changes in the transmission rate trigger macroscopic jumps in the expected epidemic size, research found.