Attorneys for the families said the Denver-based company treated the patients with GranuFlo, a product known to cause toxic pH imbalances.
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Providers receive new guide to navigate infectious disease testing
Two societies published a new guide to help healthcare providers properly handle specimens for molecular testing in order to reduce errors that could lead to misdiagnoses and harmful outcomes.
CMS considers ending coverage restrictions for valve surgery
The CMS is considering easing coverage restrictions on a heart valve surgical procedure after clinicians claimed the policy prevents patients from receiving a potentially lifesaving operation.
Atlantic Health System partners with MedExpress to bolster urgent-care network
Atlantic and MedExpress’ partnership is the latest amid a spate of urgent-care and ambulatory facility deals that aim to facilitate more affordable, coordinated care as new payment models drive care to lower-cost settings within an all-inclusive…
Growing bad debt problem illustrates broken billing system
Patient balance after insurance rose from 8% of the total bill responsibility in the first quarter of 2012 to 12.2% in the first quarter of 2017, which is inflating providers’ bad debt.
Joint Commission will require hospitals to use specific naming conventions for newborns
The Joint Commission starting next year will cite hospitals if they fail to use specific naming conventions to identify newborns.
Senate panel puts Wilkie on confirmation path for VA chief
Robert Wilkie, the White House pick to lead the VA through expansion of the VA Choice program and the overhaul of its electronic health records system, mostly sailed through his Senate hearing, setting the course for his confirmation.
Commentary: Investing in women’s preconception care is investing in our future
A key part of advancing health outcomes for women and children is to work with women to plan and space their pregnancies. In the U.S., nearly 50% of all pregnancies are unplanned—6% higher than the global average.
CMS to test new screening for provider enrollment
The CMS wants to make it easier for physicians to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid through a pilot program that streamlines the screening process.
Supreme Court ruling on union fees could shift healthcare politics
American political dynamics around healthcare and other issues could be changed by a U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday that significantly weakens public-sector labor unions.
