July 2016

Study: A third of pediatric hospital readmissions could be prevented ()
State news: S.C. hospital to pay $17M settlement, new single-payer proposal in N.J. ()
Yeast can be more powerful than you think ()
Study: Alzheimer’s patients at higher risk for potentially avoidable hospital stays ()
Reliq, formerly Moseda, appoints new member to board ()
HHS joins international public-private organization to combat antibiotic resistant infections ()
One nose bacteria might be able to kill another, deadlier one ()
CDC releases first-ever survey of prison healthcare ()
Q&A: EHR system helps providers diagnose rare diseases ()
New drug development software can identify specific binding cells ()
‘One in a billion’: Cambridge Consultants takes aim at DNA synthesis ()
CMS gives psychiatric facilities $100 million Medicare raise ()
One of country's biggest single-location hospital pairs new construction with technology overhaul ()
New director named for National Institute of Mental Health ()
Healthcare industry accounts for 88 percent of all ransomware attacks ()
Study: Does the implementation of EHRs affect patient outcome? ()
FDA approves wireless insulin pen ()
Teva wins FTC approval for Allergan generics purchase, will divest of 79 drugs ()
Researchers create new diabetes medication that won’t weaken your bones ()
MedEx, Rite Aid partner to lower hospital readmission rates by 15% ()
Anthem argues merger with Cigna would help ACA markets ()
Type 2 diabetes drug, Adlyxin, receives FDA approval ()
New Alzheimer's drug test (mostly) fails ()
FTC supported by 11 states in suit against Advocate-NorthShore merger ()
Hospital can’t challenge HHS data on DSH payments, court rules ()
Hacking threat drives demand for information security analysts ()
Boston Scientific acquires radiofrequency ablation company as it expands portfolio ()
8.8 million New Yorkers give consent to put health records on state-wide network ()
3D printer shows potential for DNA amplification ()
Anti-overdose drug available in Texas CVS stores ()
CDC: Kids under 15 most common ER visitors for brain injury ()
Editorial: Critically evaluate technology's impact on healthcare ()
ACA market news: Cigna expanding, Centene scaling back ()
McKesson Health Solutions acquires IT technology vendor ()
Using speech to diagnose Alzheimer’s ()
Patients benefit from advocating for themselves ()
CMS star ratings debut with promise for continued updates ()
Purview Announces Release of Publisher Capable of Synchronizing Medical Imaging Records ()
FDA seeking comment on blood donation restrictions for gay men ()
Kaiser Family Foundation appoints New York Times journalist as editor-and-chief ()
43 states given ‘F’ grades on health price transparency report card ()
Polarized light scanner detects Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear ()
Alzheimer's, dementia might be discovered using the smell test ()
UV light gives Schneck Medical Center another layer to infection prevention ()
Patients' self-reported health info matches certain biomarkers ()
Study: More than half of adults misuse their prescriptions ()
Stanson Health appoints Jeremy Orr as chief medical officer ()
New website brings mental healthcare to rural communities ()
Study: U.S. falling behind other countries in height gain ()
CDC expands Zika blood testing period for pregnant women to 14 days ()
Software takes aim at reducing pediatric ADHD symptoms ()
Could new behavioral checklist predict dementia? ()
Nanoparticles used to deliver cancer drugs in dogs ()
Genetically altered protein molecule stops bleeding at faster rate ()
Florida providers going to trial in $360 million antitrust case against HealthFirst ()
Wearable fertility tracker uses temperature readings to improve accuracy ()
Osteopathic treatment helps reduce pain in postpartum women, study shows ()
Study: ACA cut hospital charity care, stabilized bad debt expenses ()
Behavioral activation could be just as effective as more expensive treatment for depression ()
Antitrust suits against insurer mergers may not discourage consolidation ()
Drawing blood can now be done through a patch ()
American Osteopathic Association names new president ()
New FDA draft guidance seeks to clarify UDI forms ()
Stolen laptop costs the University of Mississippi Medical Center $2.75 million ()
Partnerships to bring better care to veterans both far and wide ()
HIV/AIDS infection rates won't budge ()
Health expert says industry is heading toward ‘oligopoly of hospitals’ ()
Texas Biomed lands $23 million in funding for HIV vaccine ()
CMS star rating system coming "shortly" ()
The possibilities for stem cell therapies are many, yet they remain unused ()
HHS releases guidelines for healthcare facilities facing ransomware attacks ()
State news: Ill. requires 3D mammography coverage, Mont. health workers fired for giving data to lawmakers ()
Cancer-causing effects of alcohol more significant than possible cardiovascular benefits, study says ()
Compounds have been shown to prevent epilectic seizures in mice ()
Humana pulling out of ACA markets after antitrust lawsuit ()
$1B Medicare fraud scheme brings charges for 3 in Florida ()
Man-made protein created to study Abeta proteins role in Alzheimer’s ()
Medical groups lobbying for fewer OpenPayments requirements ()
Major players react to Aetna-Humana, Anthem-Cigna lawsuits ()
Brigham and Women’s nurses ratify contract, avoid strike ()
Increases in volume in trauma centers can improve survival rates ()
HHS report: 29% of rehab hospital patients reported experiencing harm ()
Telehealth gaining traction by building track record of success ()
CMS said $42 billion saved through fraud prevention, screening providers ()
Learning the human body with a hologram ()
Editorial: Politics pose major threat to healthcare ()
DOJ suing to block Anthem-Cigna, Aetna-Humana mergers ()
Fracking and asthma events could be correlated, says study ()
Liquid biopsies can detect ovarian cancer recurrence before tumor appears ()
Study: Most insurers lost money in exchanges’ first year—but were also losing money pre-ACA ()
Texas physicians deliver result-based system to prevent UTIs in surgical patients ()
3D-printed medical camera may fit inside syringe ()
Improved Alzheimer’s medication approved by FDA ()
California ACA premiums to increase 13.2 percent in 2017 ()
Aged stem cells could bring a cure to ALS patients ()
Healthcare providers can reduce costs, improve results with interoperability ()
HHS report leaves it to Congress to fill privacy gaps on health data ()
Obesity drug discarded after being tied to patient deaths ()
Experts eye government's role in reducing public health inequalities ()
Arizona insurance brokerages partner to better serve region ()
FBI gives suggestions on how to prevent healthcare hackers ()
DOJ reportedly preparing suits against Aetna-Humana, Anthem-Cigna mergers ()
Nasal mist vaccine shows promise fighting multiple flu strains ()
HHS announces grants for rural telehealth training to fight opioid abuse ()
Journey Health System names new CFO ()
U.S. drug costs can be more than double those in Europe ()
GlaxoSmithKline launches first foray into mobile app-based study ()
FTC continues appeal to block Ill. hospital merger ()
Mental health providers explore advances in telemedicine ()
Hacker threatens to sell patient records unless ransom is paid ()
Martin Health System promotes long-time employee to CEO ()
Joint Commission keeping clinician texting ban in place until September ()
HealthSouth, Novant Health partner to build inpatient rehab center in North Carolina ()
Twin sisters will test theories on reimplanted frozen ovaries ()
Prescription monitoring requirements aren’t going away after being left out of opioid bill ()
Stem cells are mending bone and repairing muscle thanks to Stanford ()
AstraZeneca's lung cancer drug shows promise in passing Phase III trial ()
3 Next Generation ACOs have left program since January ()
Refunding patients to improve customer satisfaction ()
Pros and cons of sharing Zika discoveries straight from the lab ()
HHS settles with 400 hospitals in uncompensated care case ()
Wireless suture technology can update your doctor on your health ()
NIH studies find success blocking HIV transmission with vaginal ring, drug regimen ()
App aims to put healthy nutrition in the palm of your hand ()
Apps that everyone healing at home should have ()
ACA premium hikes in 4 states left up to federal regulators to review ()
NYC hospitals new sex ed tool? Emojis ()
State news: Conn. may create health ‘super-agency,' Mich. hospital bans Pokémon Go ()
Zika update: Congress doesn’t approve funding, first female-to-male transmission recorded ()
CDC worries about gonorrhea's growing antibiotic resistance ()
Avizia raises $11 million for telehealth video expansion ()
Diverse Health Organizations to Pioneer Strategies to Improve Patients’ Access to their Health Data ()
Hooper Holmes Expands Health & Wellness Services ()
Parkview Health Selects Vocera for Secure Texting and Mobile Voice Communication ()
NOVADAQ Announces Appointment of Rick Mangat as President and CEO ()
ContextVision Signs Contract to Implement Ultrasound Image Enhancement Software on iOS ()
TearLab Corporation Comments on Shire plc FDA Approval of Xiidra™ (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% ()
Q&A: Half of physicians in survey don’t know about MACRA ()
Volpara Launches Innovative Saas Platform with Cloud-Based Volpara®Enterprise™ Software ()
MU, MIPS reporting periods would shorten to 90 days under Senate bill ()
Princeton HealthCare, University of Pennsylvania Health System seeking partnership ()
House panel debates greater FDA role in regulating health apps ()
Pfizer raising funds for new population management healthcare app ()
Mind over matter? Neurological sensor technology and prosthetics ()
Report: Modest improvements across hospital regions since ACA took effect ()
Study: Palliative care meetings for families not helpful, possibly harmful ()
Senate passes anti-opioid abuse bill despite Dems’ funding concerns ()
Stryker’s SonicAnchor aims at improving soft tissue repair ()
Burwell: ACA too ingrained to repeal ()
Amino introduces free healthcare cost comparison program ()
Report from CMS projects 5.8% annual spending growth through 2025 ()
Stem cell production just got a whole lot easier ()
Study: Women physicians paid less than men at top medical schools ()
Confusing paperwork means many toddlers left without health insurance ()
CMS’s Slavitt says MACRA could be delayed ()
Lab equipment company BioSurplus names new CEO ()
Researchers find connection between Gaucher, Parkinson’s diseases may lead to cure ()
HHS report defends ACA deductibles as reasonable ()
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas partners with Metamark Genetics to provide urologic cancer care ()
Illinois co-op will shut down, leaving 49,000 looking for new coverage ()
Rutgers aims to reach underserved communities with telemedicine ()
21st Century Cures Act won’t get Senate vote before long recess ()
Provata Health’s goes digital to improve patient outcomes ()
Is the 'Golden Age' of antiobotics in our rearview mirror? ()
National HME acquires Allcare Medical ()
AMA gives mixed reaction to CMS physician fee changes for 2017 ()
Patch made from umbilical cord layers can reverse spina bifida in utero ()
HHS issues new guidance on ransomware attacks ()
Joint Commission appoints Michael Kaba as new chief human resources officer ()
American Osteopathic Association to give $1 million to osteopathic research ()
President Obama asks for public option to be reconsidered in JAMA article ()
The deadliest diseases in the U.S. are becoming less deadly—but no one knows why ()
What's healthcare's prognosis when it comes to data security? ()
WellCare, Centene reportedly interested in Aetna’s Medicare Advantage business ()
Personalized healthcare using your own DNA ()
Anti-opioid abuse bill expected to pass this week despite fight over funding ()
Web-based data tool designed to enhance drug safety ()
Oregon co-op closure leaves 8 of original 23 standing ()
Teaching patients about their health through a single piece of paper ()
Narrow networks lead to fights between providers, insurers over surprise bills ()
What Purdue Pharma may have known about an OxyContin ring in L.A. ()
Experimental treatment of autism offers hope, confusion, mixed results ()
Q&A: StClaire discusses Xerox's entry into the telemedicine game ()
State news: Meningitis outbreak in L.A., Ill. blocks risk-adjustment payment from co-op ()
Study: Richest 20% of Americans consume almost half the healthcare ()
CDC: Vaccines could have prevented majority of HPV cancers between 2008 and 2012 ()
Shuffle 'em: Healthcare flash cards aim to spread knowledge ()
Inside the House’s budget bill for HHS: Cuts for CMS, more money for NIH, CDC ()
FDA approves first HPV test for use with SurePath Preservative Fluid ()
Memorial Healthcare System tabs Fernandez as new CEO ()
More than tracking steps: Can a wearable prevent ACL injuries? ()
Primary care gets boost in pay under new CMS fee schedule ()
DOJ reportedly has ‘significant concerns’ about Aetna-Humana merger ()
Google plans to use artificial intelligence to detect eye diseases ()
'Healthcare resort' to appeal to millions of aging baby boomers ()
Indiana woman posed as healthcare worker to steal from senior living communities ()
Study: Insurer spending on specialty drugs skyrocketed from 2003-14 ()
Veterans could see private doctors under new recommendations ()
CHIME applauds CMS recommendation for 90-day reporting period ()
Is it time for healthcare to have a digital code of ethics? ()