December 2017

Deep learning algorithm predicts patient mortality ()
ACO savings aren’t driven by better care coordination of high-risk patients ()
Advocate-Aurora merger would create 10th largest nonprofit health system in US ()
Improving cloud computing, machine learning with Google ()
Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on FDA ushering in new era of 3D printing of medical products; provides guidance to manufacturers of medical devices ()
VA hired docs with history of poor care ()
ERs nearly doubled facility fees as visits decreased ()
CVS-Aetna deal has ‘potential to reshape the entire health plan market’ ()
Smartphone addiction creates chemical imbalance in brain ()
New medical notes system allows for patient input, increases engagement ()
Older patients accepting of wearable medical devices ()
3D printing improves accuracy, personalization of prosthetic implants ()
Report highlights safety deficiencies commonly found at hospitals ()
Fewer quality measures considered by CMS in 2018 pre-rulemaking list ()
Physicians disagree on telehealth ability to provide quality addiction care ()
Narrow network plans make up 73% of ACA exchange market ()
Managed care firm SynerMed accused of improperly denying care to Medicaid patients ()
CMS may set new standards on high-priced drugs ()