President-elect Donald Trump has promised to eliminate government regulations of business, which could affect how his administration tackles issues of consolidation among health insurers and hospitals.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) said it sees both opportunities and challenges to working with President-elect Donald Trump, according to a post-election letter to its members.

Physician burnout has reached problematic levels, impacting not only physicians but patients as well. Researchers from Mayo Clinic have developed a nine-step plan for healthcare facilities to easing the burdens of physicians.

Patients who went to an in-network emergency department (ED) were treated by an out-of-network physician 22 percent of the time, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in unexpected medical bills.

Allowing insurance companies to sell health plans across state lines is “perplexing” to Paul Markovich, CEO of Blue Shield of California, the state’s largest insurer.

Republicans in Congress are aiming to start eliminating aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its regulations on “Day 1” of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.

In a recent letter to congress, top American Hospital Association (AHA) members urge for the enactment of the Meaningful Use Flexibility Law. Along with the praise of the Electronic Health Record Regulator Relief Act, the letter argues for an urgent need to change requirements for Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs.

Although it may be time consuming and frustrating, teaching older women the potential health benefits associated with the internet is important. Research from Oregon State University shows chronically ill middle-aged women are not taking advantage of the possible ways to maintain health.