There is disagreement in the medical field about the success of accountable care organizations in creating cost-savings and quality care, according to a Healthcare IT News report.
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Data breaches can substantially impact a health system and compromise thousands of patients' personal information.
Virtual care centers and telemedicine are emerging as the next major wave in healthcare, U.S. News reports.
Surescripts network continues to see growth and expansion in the ePrescription field, according to its progress report.
Minimally Invasive SpineCARE is the newest member of Atlanta-based Back Pain Centers of America.
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Fee-for-service is on its way out, with the healthcare industry adopting a model of value-based care.
JAMA published an editorial where Stanford (Calif.) University researchers claim electronic health records aren't keeping up with the major changes in healthcare data analytics.
Provider-sponsored health plans are becoming more popular and enabling health systems to use healthcare financing to innovate clinical care models, according to a Deloitte report.
Healthcare costs will likely increase next year, with rate hikes similar to those for 2016, according to a National Business Group on Health report.
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina is jumpstarting a free workout series, according to The Charlotte Post.