A University of Michigan study found that on telemedicine calls, a physician’s background impacts how the patient perceives the provider — with most patients preferring a physician office background.
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Expert warns about healthcare's cybersecurity weakness
A cybersecurity expert said that the ransomware attacks on Change Healthcare and St. Louis-based Ascension has highlighted the healthcare industry’s cybersecurity weakness, CNN reported May 15.
Ohio system governance changes cause leadership disputes
Two pastors at Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health System walked out of a May 14 pastor meeting due to disagreements over the governance structure at the health system.
How Epic names its programs
Epic makes sure its product names have a “feeling” and require some thought for people to deduce the meaning, according to founder and CEO Judy Faulkner.
Mayo, Mercy collaborate to harness data for improved patient care
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic and St. Louis-based Mercy are working together to examine de-identified patient data in a bid to find new methods for diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases.
Nurses call for pause on healthcare AI
Nurses around the country continue to raise their concerns about artificial intelligence use in healthcare, with the country’s biggest nursing union calling for a pause on the technology.
Walgreens to sell generic naloxone
Walgreens will sell a low-cost, over-the-counter version of the opioid overdose antidote naloxone, the company said May 15.
Healthcare billing fraud: 8 recent cases
From a New Jersey physician getting prison his role to a fraud scheme that targeted Amtrak to a former NBA player sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the league’s healthcare plan, here are eight healthcare billing fraud cases Becker…
Uber expands healthcare offerings
Uber is rolling out a new tool called Uber Caregiver, which is designed to make transportation and medication procurement for loved ones more convenient, CNBC reported May 15.
Florida health system CEO to step down
Carlton DeVooght is stepping down as president and CEO of St. Augustine, Fla.-based UF Health St. Johns, a regional division for Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health.
