HHS has proposed a new rule to improve healthcare data and how it’s shared among providers, public health agencies and payers.
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Lights, camera, healthcare: Health systems embrace media spotlight
Health systems are increasingly turning to innovative marketing strategies by making appearances in television shows and documentaries, aiming to connect with patients in more dynamic and engaging ways.
AI enhances Illinois system's Epic EHR
Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health is enhancing its Epic EHR system with the addition of Nabla, an AI-based ambient assistant for clinicians.
UnitedHealth, CVS, Cigna to face FTC lawsuit over PBM practices: WSJ
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to sue UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and the Cigna Group over their pharmaceutical benefit managers’ business practices, The Wall Street Journal reported July 10.
Women over 65 face higher heart surgery risks at low-quality hospitals
Women age 65 or older who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting, have a higher mortality rate than men and are more likely to be treated at “low-quality hospitals”, according to a national study led by researchers from the University of Michigan an…
Sanford, Marshfield eye 56-hospital merger
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System have signed a nonbinding agreement to merge into a 56-hospital system with more than 56,000 employees, including 4,300 providers.
Joint Commission launches new safety, wellness resource for hospitals
The Joint Commission has established a new resource for hospital and healthcare workers aimed at addressing their own health and to promote safety and health across their workforce.
What physicians can learn from Olympians' training
Physicians, like Olympians, are highly trained professionals who do physically and mentally demanding work. Because of that parallel, physicians may find it useful to adopt the training elite athletes use to perform under pressure, Medscape reported Ju…
The cardiologists who get the best, worst online reviews
Female and older cardiologists receive lower average ratings in online reviews compared to other cardiologists, a recent study found.
Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases
From a Montana physician pleading guilty to participating in a $39 million scheme to the Justice Department filing charges against nearly 200 people for $2.8 billion in fraud schemes, here are 10 healthcare billing fraud cases Becker’s has reported sin…
