UnitedHealth plans to update its provider directories to show its beneficiaries those hospitals that use non-participating hospital-based physicians
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Democrats spending half of campaign funds on healthcare advertisements ahead of mid-term elections
If Democrats are able to make a significant enough dent in Congress, it could forecast a shift in policy with far-ranging implications for the industry.
Physician pay stagnates and women report lower salaries, PracticeMatch says
The largest increase from 2016 to 2017 attributed to Emergency Medicine, a specialty that saw nearly five percent growth.
AARP squares off against PhRMA over drug price lobbying
AARP says “Part D bailout” would be a windfall for big pharma; PhRMA counters that proposed changes would undermine Part D’s structure.
Boosting emotional intelligence in physicians can protect against stress, burnout
People with high emotional intelligence have more effective coping strategies, enabling them to be more resilient and better able to manage stress.
Mayo Clinic says opioid controlled substance agreements safely reduce healthcare visits and decrease utilization
Here’s a look at what Mayo achieved and what goes into such an agreement with patients.
CFO’s guide to creating a successful innovation dashboard for healthcare
The core of a dashboard is information, as systems track the development and efficacy of innovation projects.
HIMSS outlines 4 ways to fight the opioid crisis
Association calls on healthcare to more effectively share date and give clinicians the tools they need to improve care.
EHRs make it harder for surgeons to spend time with patients, study finds
Even after an initial learning period, which typically takes about eight months, introducing a new EHR system may affect several aspects of clinic workflow.
Few health insurance plans rank highest or lowest in NCQA’s plan ratings
NCQA uses HEDIS scores to rate plans, a performance measure used by more than 90 percent of health insurers.
