Practice Management

In their new policy paper, the American College of Physicians argued global action is necessary to stop greenhouse gas emissions.

Chicago-based startup Prepared Health is introducing social networks to the healthcare industry, according to builtinchicago.

The American Association for Physician Leadership has selected two new officers and three new members to its board of directors.

Purchase, N.Y.-based Westmed Medical Group is adding Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford (Conn.), according to a Stamford Advocate report.

It has been well-documented that paperwork and administrative tasks for physicians have been increasing steadily over the last few years.

UnitedHealthcare plans to exit most of the Affordable Care Act exchanges by 2017, including those in Arkansas, Georgia and Michigan, according to a CNN Money report.

In the United States, the number of fatalities from drug overdoses increased from 4,000 in 1999 to 19,000 in 2014. As painkillers accounted for a substantial number of deaths, many providers are hesitant to prescribe opioids, according to PBS.

Holy Spirit Neurosurgery in Camp Hill, Pa., and Holy Spirit Neurology–Camp Hill have both relocated to the same office in East Pennsboro Township, Pa., according to a Penn Live report.

Hackers may target the increasing amount of wearables' health data, according to readwrite.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has named P&S Surgical Hospital in Monroe, La., a Blue Distinction Center+ for knee and hip replacement and a Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery, according to The News Star.