June 2018

Kentucky Medicaid work requirements shot down by federal judge
Pediatric cancer most prevalent in the Northeast US, younger children
9 accused of submitting $950M in fraudulent health insurance claims
2 in 3 know a physician who has tried or died by suicide
How will GE Healthcare fare on its own? Analysts are cautiously optimistic
Wilkie opposes privatization in confirmation hearing for VA Secretary
Diabetes app for young patients didn't improve blood glucose control
Zipnosis certified by Surescripts to add medication history to virtual care platform
Amazon announces merger with online pharmacy PillPack
Osso VR makes introduction into medical school
Diabetes self-management program reduces costs
Healthcare top priority for 25% of voters; 66% back protections for pre-existing conditions
Medicare spending hits $702B in 2017, will top $1T in 2026
AbbVie, Google's Calico pitch in another $1B for anti-aging work
CMS unveils 3 initiatives to 'improve program integrity' of Medicaid
Medtronic, IBM launch diabetes management app
Senate announces hearing on reducing healthcare costs
4 accused of $200M insurance fraud in kickback scheme
ACA marketplaces remain unstable—but insurers see profit potential
Muller, CEO of UPenn health system, to step down in 2019
GE moves to spin off healthcare division
GE moves to spin off healthcare division
Change Healthcare develops module to reduce denials of claims
House overwhelmingly passes anti-opioid legislation
VA announces EHR oversight hearing
Gawande looks to remove waste as he gears up to head healthcare initiative
Kaiser: 10M US citizen minors with undocumented parents may face challenges accessing healthcare
Online feedback tool reduces deterioration of psychological treatment by 74%
Adam Myers to spearhead Cleveland Clinic’s population health initiative
Allscripts offers buyouts to employees
Legislators, advocates look to combat sharp increase in price of insulin
CMS asks for public comment on regulatory burden of Stark Law
Wireless device could detect heart dysfunction in childhood cancer survivors treated with chemo
Frank Perez-Guerra named CEO of Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics
CMS launches interoperability database
Researchers develop method to diagnose pancreatic cancer in patients with early onset diabetes
White House plans to reconfigure HHS, rename it 'Department of Health and Public Welfare'
2 state attorneys general file suit over Trump move on association health plans
MGMA survey: Nursing staff see a 19% increase in total compensation
Golden State legislators move to block sugary beverages as default option for kids' meals
Industry groups nearly united in opposition of association health plans
MedStar Health awarded federal contract to develop data collection apps
Screening tool detects early cognitive decline from home
7 ways digital health is transforming patient care
Brigham's Gawande picked as CEO of Amazon-Berkshire Hathaway-JPMorgan healthcare initiative
GE delisted from Dow Jones after 110-year run in 30-company index
Ransomware incidents down 17%—but threat of cyberattacks continues to grow
Mayo Clinic, Medicalchain sign work agreement to explore blockchain
Language processing algorithm 97.6% accurate using clinical data to detect disease symptoms
BCBS, Mayo Clinic agree to 5-year collaborative relationship
Trump to announce expansion of non-ACA-complaint 'association health plans'
MD Anderson fined $4.3M for HIPAA violations related to 3 data breaches
62% of millennials would let insurers check social media if it lowered premiums
6 factors behind PwC's 2019's medical cost trend of 6%
Physician compensation tied to patient satisfaction, outcomes
Wearables could predict onset of acute exacerbation in COPD patients
Telehealth could support caregiver experience—but quality evidence is lacking
ICU telehealth reduces interhospital transfers
51% of infection preventionists cite lack of technology as biggest barrier
Trump administration announces tariffs on $50B of Chinese goods—including medical devices
4 of 5 execs say healthcare ill-prepared for societal, liability issues related to AI
Court rules against insurers seeking $12B in ACA risk corridor payments
8 key findings from an AI-focused survey of C-suite execs
Physician rating websites struggle to provide high-quality, informational content
AMA passes policy recommendations on AI
Struggles with EHR create frustration among physicians
All quiet: Stryker says it's not discussing takeover of Boston Scientific
Millions of Americans could be affected by "work-for-Medicaid" ruling
Want to shore up Medicare's hospital insurance fund? Raise payroll taxes by 28%
AMA Outlines Ambitious Approach Toward Health Equity
AMA outlines strategy for health equity
Online self-management program for type 2 diabetes could reduce costs
Online support for family caregivers improves stress, burden
Physician shortages crippling rural emergency departments
AMA president: Physicians must use platform to drive healthcare change
Survey: More organizations prioritizing cybersecurity in past year
94% of physicians believe mHealth is improving patient safety, outcomes
Algorithm predicts low blood pressure during surgery with 84% accuracy
AMA opposes non-ACA-compliant insurance plans without protections for preexisting conditions
HHS seeks voluntary drug price cuts from pharma companies
Negative social media encounters increase risk for depression
Pediatrician takes turn as private investigator in Flint water crisis
72% of life science professionals see their industry struggling with AI
Researchers develop 'surgery in a pill' capable of reversing type 2 diabetes
Attack of single-payer could be winning strategy for California GOP
CMS focuses on infants, IT solutions in guidance for battling opioid crisis
KKR & Co to acquire Tennessee's Envision in $9.9B deal
WSJ: Stryker eyes takeover of Boston Scientific to form $110B company
Apple applies for patent for wearable blood pressure monitor
FCC introduces funding increase for rural telehealth
Major health systems aren’t confident of success with Medicare Advantage plans
House Dem leader: ‘Medicare-for-all’ should be ‘evaluated’ if party takes House
Nurse practitioners playing growing role in primary care
Geisinger CEO won’t lead Amazon-Berkshire-JPMorgan healthcare partnership
DOJ argues parts of ACA unconstitutional after mandate eliminated
Physician supervision of residents doesn't reduce medical errors
HHS will allow ‘silver loading’ for 2019 ACA plans
Machine learning identifies lymphedema in breast cancer survivors with 94% accuracy
72% of infection preventionists have single-site responsibilities
CVS Health announces post-Aetna acquisition leadership team