Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the top global causes of death due to a lack of screening in remote areas with limited access to radiologists. A recent study published in Radiology discussed how researchers have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to identify TB on chest x-rays.

St. Louis-based insurer Centene says its committed to offering coverage on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges in 2018, reporting growth of 500,000 in its marketplace plans through the first quarter of 2017.

Practicing complex surgical procedures on cadavers can be expensive. In an article in Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, researchers outlined an improved method of practice for surgeons by combining 3D printing with special effects.

Pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts said it will lose Anthem as a client when its current contract expires at the end of 2019, claiming it can’t agree to the price concessions Anthem has been demanding.

Cost efficiency is a major concern for any healthcare provider, always searching for a more affordable, effective method of treatment. Medicaid has not been able to cash in the savings after reported having lost out on $1 billion in saving on prescriptions if cannabis were legalized. 

Healthcare costs have continued to rise above the rate of inflation as more jobs were created in the industry, but as California Healthline reports, trying to cut the former will lead to fewer of the latter.

Respiratory virus infections commonly lead to hospital admissions, costing health systems time and resources. A recent study, published in Lancet Respiratory Medicine, examined how point-of-care testing (POCT) for respiratory infections can reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and length of stay while improving detection and treatment.

Medical equipment giant Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD) is getting bigger, announcing a $24 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire CR Bard, including its portfolio in oncology, vascular and surgical products.