Voluntary guidelines designed to increase the safety of electronic health records (EHRs) have yet to be implemented fully, according to a survey published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association.

Patients of physicians who use computerized alerts are less likely to suffer complications. The systems can also lower readmission rates, lengths of stay and costs, according to a study in the American Journal of Managed Care.

Younger nurses are interested in getting higher degrees, according to a recent survey from AMN Healthcare.

Considering the pervasiveness of opioid misuse and abuse, people find novel avenues to access the drugs. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, released a statement outlining resource guide for veterinarians to prescribe opioids for animals.

Arkansas’ Medicaid work requirements are facing major problems. During the first month of implementation in June and July, more than 5,000 residents failed to follow through on reporting that they actually worked 80 hours.

Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has asked the U.S. Department of Justice for heightened scrutiny over two significant healthcare deals currently underway, citing limited competition and high drug pricing concerns in a letter.

A research team at University of Sydney's Save Sight Institute in Australia was recently awarded a $1.1 million grant for a biopen that treats eye wounds. 

Express Scripts, the largest pharmacy benefits management company in the United States with annual revenue of $100 billion, looks like it’s trying to diversify its business offerings. In an interview with Reuters, Steve Miller, chief medical officer of Express Scripts, confirmed the organization is in negotiations with biotechnology companies to exclusively distribute hemophilia therapies.

Best Buy has entered into an agreement to purchase health services provider GreatCall for $800 million in cash, the consumer electronics retailer announced Wednesday.

Best Buy has entered into an agreement to purchase health services provider GreatCall for $800 million in cash, the consumer electronics retailer announced Wednesday.