Report: Google collecting personal health information from millions of patients without their knowledge
November 13, 2019
The search giant’s secretive Project Nightingale gathering millions of health records from Ascension hospitals.
Keith A. Reynolds
Bridging the gap: Using technology to maintain patient contact
November 12, 2019
Sarah Bennight of Stericycle believes the future of patient interaction will be like buying a book from Amazon.
FDA approves flu vaccine for use on patients over 65
November 6, 2019
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent has been approved for use in patients over 65 to help prevent A and B strains of influenza.
Opioid crisis fallout: Physicians increasingly avoid treating chronic pain patients, survey finds
November 6, 2019
Doctors are avoiding opioids and patients who are prescribed them, despite government warnings against sudden discontinuation
Report: AI can help avoid malpractice lawsuits, but risks may emerge
November 4, 2019
AI can help physicians avoid malpractice suits due to misdiagnosis, but the risks of the new technology have yet to be seen.
Report: Number of uninsured children in U.S. grows
October 31, 2019
Despite a period of economic growth, the number of children in the U.S. who lack health insurance rose by 400,000 between 2016 and 2018.
New FDA report claims low prices contribute to drug shortages
October 31, 2019
The low price of some older generic drugs gives manufacturers less incentive to produce them.
Alternative payment models show increase in new study
October 28, 2019
The Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network found an increased number of U.S. healthcare payments were tied to alternative payment models in 2018.
Survey: Patients frustrated with healthcare, think tech can help
October 25, 2019
Patients want to take their healthcare matters into their own hands using technology
ACA update: More insurers buy in, premiums expected to fall
October 24, 2019
CMS announces drop in cost for second cheapest plan and more payers getting involved
