July 2018

Pre-operative 3D image simulation does not improve satisfaction with breast augmentation
Algorithms ‘highly accurate’ when using EHRs to predict mortality for chemo patients
JPMorgan's Dimon: Healthcare initiative may be more about smaller steps than moon shots
New app uses physiotherapy, accountability to encourage users in losing weight
Can self-reported data from patients be trusted? Depends on the outcome
California’s maternal safety measures save lives—so why aren't other states following suit?
Want radiologists on board for EMR switch? Ask them for input
FDA warns about 'vaginal rejuvenation' procedures
Video recording could limit communication breakdowns between physicians, nurses
‘Medicare for all’ would cost $32.6T over 10 years
FDA approves Abbott’s 14-day continuous glucose monitor
Immelt signs on as consultant for Collective Health
ProMedica acquires HCR ManorCare for $4.4B
Texas hospital co-founder pleads guilty in $200M kickback scheme
GSK, 23andMe reach 4-year, $300M deal for sharing of genetic data
GSK reaches 4-year, $300M deal with 23andMe for genetic data
New VA Secretary hopes to minimize partisanship, boost morale
HHS removes official who spread conspiracy theories over social media
Parks Associates: 46% of U.S. Broadband Households Own a Connected Health Device
CMS releases plan to streamline Medicare reimbursement
Trump administration still backs Medicaid work requirements after Kentucky setback
Walgreens launches digital marketplace to connect customers, providers
US ranks as only developed nation with increasing maternal mortality—here's how to fix it
WHO, ITU to expand use of AI globally
Hastily built IT infrastructure invites ransomware attacks, so healthcare organizations better be ready
Hostage crisis? Ransomware is a threat that demands disaster planning
Can a fear of lawsuits lead providers to more ‘intense’ care?
Health IT Strategy Q&A: The Time Has Come to Extend Holistic Thinking from Patient Care to Data Storage
Toddler uses Facetime to save father’s life during stroke
FDA approves TBI blood test that could reduce need for head CTs by 1/3
Cleveland Clinic’s ex-CEO Cosgrove to be advisor to Google Cloud
Cleveland Clinic’s ex-CEO Cosgrove catches on at Google Cloud
CMS announces rule to restart risk-adjustment payments
Vocal ACA opponent Paul Mango joins CMS leadership team
House votes to permanently repeal 2.3% medical device tax
House votes to permanently repeal 2.3% medical device tax
Hundreds in Maine sign up for Medicaid while governor refuses to expand coverage
Americans remain skeptical of Trump’s ability to lower drug prices
Mount Sinai opens research center focused on biomedical blockchain
Why do women trust apps more than physicians when it comes to fertility?
Patient data can be assembled, sold to marketers, insurers, researchers
Hackers access health records of 1.5M patients in Singapore
Wilkie confirmed by senate as next VA Secretary
Could blockchain be the answer to fraud?
Apollo Global Management acquires Tennessee-based LifePoint in $5.6B deal
App from Anthem will connect patients, providers with app on Samsung devices
Anthem launches patient-provider interface app with Samsung, American Well
3 key focus areas to consider for opioid prescription drug policy
Is health technology separating patients, providers?
E-counseling lowers blood pressure, risk of cardiovascular disease
43% of physicians paid through value-based care
New perks coming to Medicare Advantage leave questions unanswered
Physicians sue Anthem over ER pay practices
2 more doctors indicted in $950M kickback scheme
Trump administration looks at importing drugs to control prices
OMB review underway to unfreeze $10B in ACA payments
Intervention program with mobile app cuts 2nd suicide attempts by 48%
CMS to add CHIO role in continued emphasis of health IT
Medicare competitive bidding process hurts patients
Carestream Health names David Westgate new chairman, president and CEO
New general practice app from NHS will make appointments, order prescriptions
Cass Regional Medical Center restarts EHR system after ransomware attack
CMS adds CHIO role, ‘doubles down’ on health IT
Internal medicine residents can better assess patient needs with in-home visits
Amid revenue growth, UnitedHealth considers acquiring $2B Tenet subsidiary
Pig undergoes 'tele-stenting' procedure with doc 100 miles away
New blood test can diagnose melanomas with 79% accuracy
CMS opens comment period for Kentucky Medicaid work requirements
Nonprofit to take over clinical guidelines resource after HHS cuts funding
Where’s the line between consumer advocacy and online harassment?
Facing pressure from Trump, another drug manufacturer drops price hikes
Researchers are one step closer to developing eye drops to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
FDA unveils plan to lower prices, boost competition among drug-makers
Humana hits highest share price ever
CMMI director Adam Boehler appointed to advise on value-based care innovations
Amazon eyeing investment in Indian pharmacy chain
Nursing notes can predict survival rates of ICU patients
HHS diverts $40M to immigration crisis under Trump policy
AI could protect public health by monitoring water treatment systems
HHS proposals for 340B drug pricing program prompt industry objections
'Breakthrough' drug designations result in less certainty
FCC plans $100M telehealth care pilot
Healthcare companies are collecting ‘oceans of data’ on consumers
Humana exec tapped for Walmart’s health, wellness division
HHS deletes medical guidelines resource after funding cuts
Trainer Rx selects healthcare veteran Mark Olson as its CEO
Antibiotic stewardship needed in urgent care centers with high prescription rates
Hospital utilization slows as healthcare moves to cheaper care settings
Telemedicine could be antidote to shortage of geneticists
AMIA announces applied informatics fellows program
Foxconn, Aurora Advocate to collect data from 13K employees to streamline care delivery
HHS officials resign after Twitter controversies
Medicare Advantage yields better health outcomes than fee-for-service
Healthcare venture capital funding to hit new high in 2018
Health startup launches AI designed for the operating room
Nanobubbles, x-rays show potential in battling colorectal cancer cells
Major insurers won’t be impacted negatively by halted ACA risk adjustment payments
Nursing notes provide value in predicting ICU patient survival
Medicaid work requirements aren’t working in Arkansas
CVS acquisition of Aetna may not face antitrust challenges