Category: Healthcare Finance News

A regimen using antiseptic soap, mouthwash, and nose ointment after hospital discharge reduced infections and infection-associated hospitalizations due to MRSA in high-risk patients.

International medical graduates comprise almost one quarter of U.S. practicing physicians, and one third of primary care physicians.

Aetna helped drive revenue for CVS Health, even as the company suffered losses from its long-term care segment.

Navigant says 21 percent are at high risk of closing based on their total operating margin, days cash on hand, and debt-to-capitalization ratio.

Baby boomers, higher income, will drive growth in healthcare spending over the next 8 years, CMS Office of the Actuary projects.

The talent shortage is fueled by several factors including a lack of applicants, unique skills needed, and high compensation expectations, survey says.

Cancer outcomes vary substantially between populations defined by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and health insurance coverage.

Hospitals are nipping and tucking their supply chain spend by opting for half-price, reprocessed items like cardiology catheters.

Bruce Snell of NTT Security told his audience at HIMSS19 that forgetting to safeguard your less prominent assets can spell disaster for your system.

Threats permeating the healthcare landscape are often initiated by bad actors, with email being the most common vulnerability, but cybersecurity pros are feeling more empowered to effect change.