Rule threatens the stability of hospitals which will face more uncompensated care costs, says America’s Essential Hospitals.
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Independent physician organization opposes CVS and Aetna merger
Patients would be steered away from their physicians, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons said in letter to AG Jeff Sessions.
Artificial intelligence gaining trust for cancer diagnosis and treatment, study finds
While a majority of patients say they would consider the technologies to diagnose cancer and recommend treatment, they still fear a catastrophic impact on finances.
Maine health system rebranding for era of consumerism
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems is the latest hospital to rename itself to keep pace with changes, digital health and otherwise, reshaping the industry.
UnitedHealthcare issues warning to hospitals about out-of-network coverage for ER physicians
UnitedHealth plans to update its provider directories to show its beneficiaries those hospitals that use non-participating hospital-based physicians
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.
