August 2018

Epic dreams of shared, global network of healthcare data ()
Physicians aren't fleeing medicine due to EHR systems ()
Comcast is reinventing its health benefits for employees ()
CRISPR restores protein that causes muscular dystrophy in dogs ()
ACOs saved Medicare $314M in 2017 ()
AI market in healthcare expected to surpass $34B by 2025 ()
Researchers propose new method for closing 'evidence-to-practice' gap ()
Cigna-Express Scripts deal gathering support in DOJ antitrust process ()
Centra Health prepares for launch of new EHR system ()
Phlebotomist, EMT among 6 most popular healthcare jobs for millennials ()
CMS adds flexibility to Medicare Part D drug plans ()
New 'ultralaser' treatment reduces pain for fibromyalgia patients ()
More states are looking at work requirements for Medicaid ()
Houston hospital fires nurse after posting about measles patient in anti-vaxxer Facebook group ()
Texas Children's Hospital fires nurse after posting about measles patient in anti-vaxxer Facebook group ()
Hospital prices for services have little consistency ()
Chemical compound can suppress addictive effects of opioids in primates ()
Hurricane Maria death toll closer to 3,000 ()
9 in 10 Americans dig digital health tools ()
90% of US adults use at least 1 digital health tool ()
GOP may renew fight over ACA repeal following McCain’s death ()
STD rates skyrocket to new record levels ()
Idaho health system opens virtual care center ()
Is an ongoing national sepsis study putting patients at risk? ()
Telemedicine service at nursing facility prevents hospitalizations, saves $1.55M in Medicare costs ()
Could the DOJ be an obstacle to CVS-Aetna merger? ()
Phishing attack on AU Health exposes information of 417K people ()
Humana launches digital health, analytics initiative ()
Women struggling to get pregnant seek help from fertility apps, devices ()
Google-backed primary care group aims to cut spending by 10% ()
Next Gen ACOs generated $62M in savings in 1st year ()
Cerner, Duke Clinical Research Institute develop cardiac risk app ()
Labor costs a growing problem for CFOs ()
Replication still a concern in social sciences, but research points toward improvements ()
Reproducibility still a concern in social sciences—but experts remain focused on improvements ()
Cedar-Sinai researchers find simpler, more accurate method for determining whole-body fat percentage ()
Patients more likely to contract central line infections in semi-private hospital rooms ()
VA exec leading Cerner EHR project steps down ()
Leader of Cerner EHR project for VA cites ‘differing directions’ for resignation ()
GAO: Trump administration stifled ACA enrollment ()
Prince's family sues physician for prescribing oxycodone ()
Assistive surgical devices earn top prizes at biomedical design competition ()
Former CDC leader Tom Frieden arrested for forcibly grabbing a woman ()
Doctors, patients question privacy of medical records ()
University of Chicago, Humana partner to serve MA members ()
ONC requests information on 21st Century Cures EHR reporting program ()
Walgreens, CVS emphasize personal value as Amazon threat looms ()
Cigna deal with Express Scripts approved by shareholders ()
Gritstone Oncology, bluebird bio announce $30M deal for cancer treatment product ()
Fox News: ACA more popular than GOP-led tax cuts ()
Electronic stimulation used to aid TBI recovery in petri dish ()
Bad provider referral patterns come at a cost ()
AI can detect specks of lung cancer with 95% accuracy ()
Should the FDA support app-based contraception? Advocates, experts disagree ()
CMS: Medicaid demonstrations will be budget neutral ()
Report suggests cell phones, smartphone apps could improve record matching ()
Sessions issues temporary restraining order to keep 2 doctors from prescribing opioids ()
Lockheed Martin, ResApp to develop app that will measure pilot readiness ()
17 health systems join project to transform Medicaid ()
Walmart eyes seniors in Medicare Advantage plans to fend off Amazon ()
Researchers examine decision-making behind medical device recalls ()
Study questions accuracy of smartphone-integrated baby monitors ()
Medicaid doled out $37B in improper payments ()
Breast cancer app wins UK National Lottery Award ()
Primary care group raises $350M ()
Medicare could save nearly $1B by buying generics over brand names ()
59% of healthcare execs believe Amazon will have biggest impact on industry ()
New therapy could lead to long-term reversal of type 1 diabetes in humans, dogs ()
Morgan Stanley: 20% of hospitals at risk of closure ()
$85M approved for healthcare studies ()
Amazon hires Mass Gen cardiologist in latest healthcare move ()
Cerner to take over IT department at Texas hospital ()
SOC Telemed acquires JSA Health, becomes largest telepsychiatry provider in US ()
7 connectivity challenges for those in medical technology ()
Acquisition forms nation’s largest telepsychiatry provider ()
Research team hacks patient monitoring system, falsifies vital signs ()
Hospitals take a community-based approach to healthcare through real estate ()
New Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits need oversight ()
Patients may be more informed, engaged when Googling symptoms before ED visits ()
Googling symptoms may improve patient interactions with physicians ()
Judge approves Anthem's $115M settlement for data breach ()
Anthem, Walmart to collaborate in OTC medicines deal ()
FDA approves noninvasive device for treating OCD ()
Patients do better, save money when doctors follow EHR alerts ()
Drug copays are sometimes higher than out-of-pocket costs ()
More healthcare providers purchasing cyber insurance ()
CMS releases $8.6M in healthcare funds to stabilize markets ()
Drug makers have made no vows to lower prices, say PBMs ()
Americans support genetic engineering of animals—as long as it benefits humans ()
Trump calls on DOJ to sue opioid makers in a federal case ()
NYU will cover 100% of tuition for medical students ()
Google reportedly developing AI-powered wellness app ()
CMS streamlines Medicaid waiver process ()
Survey: Only 18% of EHR safety guidelines fully implemented ()
Computerized alerts can improve patient outcomes ()
Millennial nurses want more advanced degrees ()
FDA: Vets need to be aware of pet owners using animals to access opioids ()
Arkansas Medicaid work requirements will cause thousands to lose coverage ()
Senator urges more oversight in healthcare mega-deals like CVS-Aetna merger ()
Sydney research team awarded $1M grant for 3D pen used to treat eye wounds ()
Express Scripts expands efforts in distribution of big-money gene therapies ()
Best Buy to purchase senior-focused mobile tech company for $800M ()
Best Buy to acquire senior-focused tech company for $800M ()
EMR system, heavy workload linked to troubles at Central Maine Healthcare ()
Ohio Medicaid ends contracts with CVS Caremark, Optum ()
Allscripts announces 4B API exchanges since 2013 ()
Arguments for ACA lawsuit from states scheduled for September ()
Adventist Health System changing name to AdventHealth ()
Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas face new legal battle ()
3D printing used to reproduce lower jaw in face transplant ()
Google parent company bookmarks $375M for healthcare startup ()
Q&A: Hey,Charlie founder discusses mobile tech and data security, patient monitoring ()
Artificial placenta created using 3D printing ()
Alzheimer’s law in Massachusetts sets a new standard for training, treatment ()
States fight back against short-term health plans ()
New York sues Purdue Pharma, charging deception in marketing opioids ()
EHR market will top $31 billion in 2018 ()
Cardiogram app, Garmin wearable devices now compatible ()
U.S. News & World Report: Mayo Clinic tops list of best hospitals in US ()
AI can accurately diagnose eye disease ()
Tech giants announce cooperative efforts to boost healthcare interoperability ()
Tech companies throw weight behind healthcare interoperability mission ()
Investigators find bugs in OpenEMR that put 100M EMRs at risk ()
Teenager who escaped Mayo Clinic hospital claims ‘medical abduction’ ()
Blood test could help detect kidney cancer ()
Report of ‘Mar-a-Lago crowd’ secretly running the VA leads to new investigation ()
EHR market nears $32B, expected to top $40B by 2022 ()
Industry reacts to CMS proposal to push ACOs into more risk ()
New app aims to provide mental health services to black men ()
Writing letters helped curb physicians from overprescribing medicines ()
Genetic testing used to find cause of childhood seizure disorder ()
Black cardiologist group releases prior authorization resource kits for underserved populations ()
Bloomberg: CVS-Aetna deal close to clearing antitrust process ()
FDA approves 1st direct-to-consumer birth control application ()
MIT researchers use AI model to determine dosage for cancer patients ()
Healthcare spending up 5.2% in June 2018 from previous year ()
New UC Irvine center to focus on AI in healthcare ()
Mayo Clinic taps Gianrico Farrugia as new CEO, president ()
AAMSE Announces 2018 Class of Recognized Fellows ()
Amazon to open care clinics for employees in Seattle ()
CMS proposal to push shared savings risk could drive exodus of ACOs ()
Research team uses 3D printers to create microfluidic probes ()
Hospitals, insurers refine cost estimator tools to avoid sticker shock ()
CHS under investigation over EHR adoption ()
Scientists express concern after gene-editing tool used on human embryo ()
7 in 10 adults have never thought about a career in healthcare ()
Researchers using algorithms to predict epileptic seizures ()
New York Congressman Collins indicted for insider trading of biotech stocks ()
Study: Immigrants are net contributors to Medicare, have lower expenditures than US-born population ()
Most patients unaware if their insurance covers telehealth ()
3D-printed device could help with spinal cord injuries ()
Citing competition, rebate concerns, AMA urges block of CVS-Aetna deal ()
Insurer monopolies lead to higher health insurance premiums ()
CMS proposes risk adjustment payments for 2018 ()
Report: Informal 'Mar-a-Lago Crowd' runs VA, questioned $16B Cerner EHR deal ()
20% of healthcare organizations will use blockchain by 2020 ()
Northwestern Medicine lays off 60 IT workers after EHR system launch ()
Cigna strikes back against Carl Icahn over Express Scripts deal ()
Why smartphones won't help with EHRs ()
ProPublica reports VA is run by informal 'Mar-a-Lago Crowd' ()
CVS launches new telehealth service on smartphones ()
20% of healthcare organizations to use blockchain by 2020 ()
ONC's Blue Button 2.0 attracts plenty of interest ahead of developers conference ()
CMS will allow Medicare Advantage plans to negotiate drug prices ()
Tenet Healthcare shares drop 15% following earnings report ()
NIST releases guidelines for securing records on mobile devices ()
GM enters direct contract with Henry Ford Health System for employee health benefits ()
Carl Icahn slams Express Scripts deal in public letter to Cigna ()
CMS's Verma calls for increased interoperability—and an end to faxes ()
Humana sues drugmakers over price fixing scheme ()
Bundled payments reduce skilled nursing facility use among hospitals ()
Researchers should avoid biases as machine learning grows ()
Detroit hospital system to pay $85M in improper payment case ()
App flags environmental triggers to help avoid opioid relapse ()
Graphics, animation more effective for assessment of patient pain ()
Dartmouth health policy director suspended ()
Healthcare continues to consolidate—and it isn’t helping patients ()
Study: New process could help small robots reach tight spaces ()
FDA issues new guidelines to treat opioid use disorder ()
AI proves 93% accurate in identifying colorectal cancer ()
Poor communication between doctors, nurses puts patients at risk ()
Vermont is the best state for healthcare; Louisiana ranked last ()
70% of Americans feel opioid misuse is a statewide problem ()
Handheld scanner can help diagnose TBI, risk of stroke in minutes ()
Prime Healthcare and CEO to pay $65M in false claims case ()
NYT: Post-hospital syndrome leads to high readmission rates ()
Democrats to force vote against short-term health plans ()
New York’s single-payer health system could work—with tax increases ()
Healthcare remains a leader in job growth ()
Cities file suit claiming Trump administration is sabotaging ACA ()
CMS finalizes 2019 hospital payments, scraps controversial inpatient reimbursement rule ()
FCC announces $100M initiative to support telehealth programs for veterans, rural populations ()
California official throws wrench in planned CVS-Aetna merger ()
DNA testing companies agree to new data sharing rules ()
Global market for AI in medical imaging expected to top $2B by 2023 ()
DNA testing companies agree to new data sharing rules ()
Insurers, consumer groups are critical of HHS move on short-term insurance plans ()
Despite regulatory uncertainty, healthcare M&A activity remains constant ()
Discovery of new lung cell may revolutionize cystic fibrosis drug research ()
Humana earnings buoyed by post-acute care deals ()