Getting a second opinion is important, whether its deciding on an outfit or doctor. Having more than one opinion on any matter should make anyone think about their options before making a final choice but according to new research on men with prostate cancer, second opinions have no effect on a change in treatment.

Weight Watchers is well known as a possible tool to help people shed some pounds. But a recent study by the Medical University of South Carolina's Health Weight Managements Center shows the program also has the potential to help people manage type 2 diabetes.

Genetic testing can determine a parent's risk of having children effected by cystic fibrosis and spinal muscular atrophy. Most genetic testing involves giving a blood sample then waiting weeks for results, but Good Start Genetics has developed a VeriYou genetic test for easy access through Amazon.  

The final version of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) released by CMS could direct an extra $140 million to primary care physicians in 2017, though it’s receiving some mixed reviews from major medical groups.

HOYA Group PENTAX Medical has released the latest in flexible forceps for blood control during endoscopic procedures. The HemoStat WideCup offers easy control with better grip and less handling power.

Franklin, Tennessee-based Community Health Systems announced Nov. 2 that it is putting more hospitals up for sale as it tries to make money to help pay down its $15 million debt, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Anthem could join other health insurance giants UnitedHealth, Aetna and Humana in no longer offering plans on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace in many states.

CMS has finalized the rule changing how hospital off-campus facilities are reimbursed within its 2017 hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) changes, largely ignoring concerns from the American Hospital Association about the impact of site-neutral payment.