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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Community-wide cardiovascular prevention program in rural Maine a success

A long-term cardiovascular risk reduction program in Maine that utilized community-wide interventions successfully reduced morbidity and mortality rates, according to a study published in JAMA.

Research and Markets: Long-term Care Software (EHR, eMAR, Payroll Management) Market - Global Forecast to 2019

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/p24qdm/longterm_care) has announced the addition of the "Long-term Care Software Market by Product, Mode of Delivery & End User - Global Forecast to 2019" report to their offering.

'HealthLoop+ MD' App for iPhone enables doctors to keep in touch with their patients

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 13, 2015-- HealthLoop® released a new app of its doctor-patient engagement platform today. HealthLoop+ MD is another step forward in bringing the latest technology and innovation of next generation follow-up care to doctors and patients.

Healthcare jobs grew 50% in 2014

Healthcare jobs grew 50 percent more in 2014 than in 2013, reports Forbes.  

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Health clinics move into malls' empty spaces

Walk-in medical clinics are poised to fill in the empty spaces in U.S. malls as many chains shut down their operations, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.  

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Patients still paying for health record access

Access to medical records still is proving costly for patients.

5 ‘megatrends’ that will shape 2015

While 2014 offered up a number of successes in terms of healthcare reform, major medical advances and new innovations, they could prove costly in 2015, according to Forbes. 

Rural ACO consortium expands membership

The National Rural Accountable Care Consortium has brought on board five additional accountable care organizations for 2015.

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