Spok, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK) and the global leader in healthcare communications, today announced that Mark A. Costanza has joined the company in a new role as its Senior Vice President of Professional Services. The addition of this role reflects Spok’s plans to broaden its portfolio of professional services and expand its enterprise delivery services.

While a Republican-only group of U.S. Senators is crafting a version of an Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal-and-replace plan, another group of lawmakers is working on a backup plan—one that involves Democrats having a hand in the legislation.

Listening to individualized music programs could benefit the behavioral and psychological symptoms in patient with dementia. In a study published by The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, researchers tested the efficiency of the MUSIC & MEMORY (M&M) music program in addressing symptoms associated with dementia.

In a private meeting with employees, Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini was asked about single-payer healthcare and how it would impact the company. Vox obtained video of his remarks where he said he’s open to discussing a form of single-payer where insurers would still be involved.

After losing in court for the third time over the $54 billion deal, Anthem has officially terminated its merger with Cigna, though the court battles involving the failed acquisition appear to be far from over.

The need for new or upgraded software, provider consolidation and hiring consultants are some of top trends practices will need to contend with as they prepare for the new payment tracks in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).

3D printing has expanded into the field of implantable medical devices by making them more personalized, stronger and at a reduced cost. Researchers from the University of Florida published recent findings on a new 3D process in Science Advances.

The Clinical Research Administration graduate program at Eastern Michigan University has been ranked number one in the nation by a prominent website – The Healthcare Management Degree Guide – that rates health care degrees from various disciplines. Eastern was listed at the top of 25 other American Universities, and was the only program ranked from the state of Michigan.