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8 Lifestyle Habits May Counter The Health Effects Of Early Life Stress

Early life stress can affect health for many years. But lifelong habits can counter it.

Hospitals Are Learning To Source For Themselves — Finally

I recently interviewed several healthcare industry SCM executives about local contracting. And with the talk now considered cheap regarding how hospitals cannot benefit from the SCM lessons of their cross-industry peers, it was refreshing to hear…

Hospitals Are Learning To Source For Themselves — Finally

I recently interviewed several healthcare industry SCM executives about local contracting. And with the talk now considered cheap regarding how hospitals cannot benefit from the SCM lessons of their cross-industry peers, it was refreshing to hear…

Rite Aid-Albertsons Comeback Hinges On Narrow Pharmacy Networks

Albertsons and Rite Aid plan to escalate the narrow pharmacy network strategy should their merger be approved so the larger company can compete with CVS Health, Walgreens and Walmart.

12 Ways To Be Productive During The Slow Season

Summer brings a slowdown in work with it, but there are ways to get ahead during this slow period.

Smart Bandage Can Dispense Drugs, While Keeping An Eye On Your Wound

A group of researchers from Tufts University have developed a “smart bandage” which has the ability to monitor a wound for infection, and deliver antibiotics if needed.

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Intuitive Surgical On Thursday

Intuitive Surgical is expected to report $2.50/share on $868.48 million in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $2.65.

UnitedHealth Group Says National ACO’s Enrollment To Double

UnitedHealth Group says its NexusACO will double to 150,000 members next year and double again in 2019 as self-funded employers seek lower cost health benefits.

Study Finds Link Between Heavy Use Of Digital Media And ADHD In Teens, But Questions Remain

Heavy use of digital media platforms like texting and streaming video is linked to more ADHD symptoms among teenagers over time, suggests a new study, but the direction of the cause-and-effect arrow is still in question.

Bill Gates Announces Further Investment In Alzheimer’s Research, Taking On Disease Detection

Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates revealed more of his plan to invest in Alzheimer’s disease research on Tuesday.