Accenture has launched the Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge to encourage technology startups to tackle big issues in healthcare.

A Sept. 14 statement from drug-maker Pfizer said the company believes the FDA should follow an advisory committee’s recommendation to remove a serious Black Box warning from its anti-smoking drug Chantix, which was released in 2006. But a report released by the FDA the same day outlines concerns about the advisory committee’s data accuracy when it comes to the psychological effects of the medicine. 

Men with early prostate cancer can safely opt out of treatment without increasing their risk, though more patients will want treatment later on even when it’s unnecessary.

The Cleveland Clinic is seeking approval to build a new hospital in London, which would be its third international facility and first in Europe.

The more people who purchased coverage on the Affordable Care Act’s insurance exchanges, the fewer adults spent more than $500 per year on out-of-pocket expenses.

Customers on Connecticut’s health insurance exchange won’t be limited to a single insurer’s plan after ConnectiCare decided not to leave over a rate dispute, while another Affordable Care Act (ACA) co-op is closing in New Jersey.

CHICAGO – Each September, the American Medical Association (AMA) recognizes influential women physician leaders as part of Women in Medicine Month. To showcase the accomplishments of these leaders, the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS) and the AMA Foundation (AMAF) today announced the winners of the 2016 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants.

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced the newest appointments to its board of trustees, board of directors and elected officers for 2018.