Depressed doctors more likely to report making medical errors
December 4, 2019
A review of 11 different studies found that physicians with a positive screening for depression were highly likely to report medical errors.
Keith A. Reynolds
Study: U.S. life expectancy dropped for third year in a row
December 3, 2019
A study of life expectancy and mortality rates in the U.S. found it has risen since 1959, but the last three years have seen a decrease.
Hospital group pays millions to settle HIPAA case
December 3, 2019
Sentara Hospitals agreed to take corrective action for an April 2017 HIPAA violation
UnitedHealthcare Member Medicare Service Centers coming to select Walgreens stores
December 2, 2019
Centers in five metropolitan areas will offer wellness services and Medicare plan resources after they open in January 2020
More than 600 hospitals sue over Medicare payment reductions
November 26, 2019
The hospitals claim HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar II illegally extended Medicare payment reductions which were meant to expire in 2017.
Google clarifies secretive health data partnership with Ascension
November 22, 2019
Google Health says the Project Nightingale partnership is aimed at creating and testing a new EHR interface.
False claims allegations lead to settlement for Kentucky hospital
November 22, 2019
Kentucky hospital will pay millions to settle allegations it submitted false claims to Medicare.
Healthcare giant pays $46 million to settle Stark Law case
November 21, 2019
Sutter Health and the Sacramento Cardiovascular Surgeons Medical Group agree to pay more than $46 million to settle allegations rising from claims made to Medicare
Physicians need more healthcare economics training in med school, AMA says
November 21, 2019
AMA expands policy aimed at medical students and residents being trained in healthcare economics.
Survey: U.S. physicians pay billions annually to maintain provider directories
November 20, 2019
Streamlining how physicians collect and share directory information can save physician practices more than $1.1 billion.
