The 2016 Survey of America's Physicians survey found physicians are not confident accountable care organizations will improve quality and lower costs, according to McKnight's.
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Physicians at New Jersey-based Professional Orthopaedic Associates have extended congratulations to their patient Laurie Hernandez, a Rio 2016 Olympic Games athlete.
Florida-based West Boca Medical Center is in the midst of planning a $9.9 million project to upgrade its operating rooms, Boca Newspaper reports.
athenahealth introduced athenaInsight, a reporting hub on American healthcare.
How small changes in case management and the revenue cycle process make a world of difference according to Mindy Owen, RN, MSN, CCM, the Advance Healthcare Network reports.
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Data breaches are becoming commonplace in the healthcare industry, and efforts to prevent hackers from accessing that data should be at the forefront of any organizations.
Hollywood has countless shows portraying the drama that allegedly surrounds physicians each day, with shows like "E.R." and "Grey's Anatomy" blowing up, according to Business Insider.
During a congressional hearing, Mylan CEO Heather Bresch faced questions from heated lawmakers concerning her company's huge profits and even her mother's actions, according to The Hill.
More Americans, nearly one-third, are now shopping around for healthcare, according to the UnitedHealthcare Consumer Sentiment Survey.
Vindell Washington, MD, the new national coordinator of health information technology, backed the government's strong support for EHR adoption, during a press conference, according to Medscape.