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CMS needs a translator to demystify MACRA models
The CMS and physicians aren’t communicating well on what’s required under MACRA. So the agency is looking for a contractor that can help.
Heart meeting features fish oil, vitamin D, cholesterol news
An American Heart Association conference over the weekend revealed a lot about what works and what does not for preventing heart attacks and other problems.
NYU to establish Long Island medical school at Winthrop
New York University plans to establish a medical school on the campus of NYU Winthrop in Mineola on Long Island, which will be focused on educating primary-care physicians.
Athenahealth sold to Veritas Capital for $5.7 billion
After a year of fielding several takeover attempts, the electronic health records vendor will be acquired by Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital.
Commentary: GPOs have long record of providing savings, value
While the challenges providers face continuously change, there is one constant: the critical role group purchasing organizations play in helping providers care for patients. Year after year, GPOs find innovative ways to help providers save money…
Week Ahead: AMA delegates to debate preventive care coverage, expanding access to Canadian pharmacies
There won’t be any shortage of hot topics at the American Medical Association’s interim meeting just outside of Washington, D.C.
Bellin Health builds primary-care teams to boost physician, patient satisfaction
A key element is adding support staff and increasing their care responsibilities to enable physicians to see more patients more efficiently.
Data Points: Opioid prescription numbers are down, but still a problem
The FDA on Nov. 2 approved a new super-potent opioid tablet for use in hospitals. While prescribing numbers for opioids have been declining for the past few years, prescription use of painkillers still present a major challenge for combating the…
Coming soon: A breathalyzer to detect malaria?
A Washington University researcher has pinpointed six biomarkers that could lead to a simple breathalyzer test for malaria.
Q&A: Kaiser Family Foundation’s Drew Altman on the midterms
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation President and CEO Drew Altman dissects the outcomes of last week’s midterm elections, including votes to expand Medicaid coverage.
