Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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With N.Y. doctor cleared of Ebola, there are no known cases in U.S.

The physician who treated Ebola patients in West Africa before returning to New York City has been deemed clear of Ebola, meaning that the U.S. currently has no known cases of the virus.

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CDC invests $2.7M on Ebola hospital kits

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ordered $2.7 million in protective gear for hospital workers treating patients with Ebola, reports U.S. News & World Report.

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Survey: Majority ready for ICD-10 testing

Most healthcare organizations are ready to conduct end-to-end ICD-10 testing, according to an American Health Information Management Association and eHealth Initiative survey, reports Clinical Innovation + Technology.

Start Smart For Your Baby Texting Program Wins Children's Health Award By Medicaid Health Plans of America

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3, 2014-- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that its Start Smart For Your Baby® Texting Program was awarded the Children's Health Award by the Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA). The Best Practices Awards honor Medicaid health plans for their exemplary programs which have improved the health of Medicaid enrollees by ensuring high-quality care. 

Google planning for cancer cell searches

Google is designing tiny magnetic particles to patrol the human body for signs of cancer and other diseases, according to a presentation by Andrew Conrad, head of the Life Sciences team at the Google X research lab, speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s WSJD Live conference.

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EEOC lawsuit against Honeywell's wellness program poses questions

A lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission arguing that Honeywell’s wellness program violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act is being closely watched, according to MedCity News.

Google planning for cancer cell searches

Google is designing tiny magnetic particles to patrol the human body for signs of cancer and other diseases, according to a presentation by Andrew Conrad, head of the Life Sciences team at the Google X research lab, speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s WSJD Live conference.

Cleveland Clinic’s top 10 medical innovations for 2015

The Cleveland Clinic unveiled its top 10 medical innovations for 2015, reports Forbes.

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Cardiologist compensation still rising, especially in invasive and interventional cardiology

Updated compensation data includes good news for multiple subspecialties. The new report also examines private equity's impact on employment models and how much male cardiologists earn compared to females.

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FDA’s tirzepatide decision creates uncertainty for patients—and leads to a lawsuit

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

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Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation. 

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