The number of independent or solo practices is decreasing as physicians turn toward hospital employment. However, some specialists still prefer to strike out on their own.
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The Rothman Institute was among the lead investors in a $4 million funding round for Locus Health, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission’s 2015 report on cost trends makes recommendations for healthcare policies going forward for integrated care.
The global electronic health records system market hit about $21 billion in 2014.
PerfectServe will present on healthcare issues and trends at five U.S. healthcare events.
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The medical practice management software market is expected to grow in North America because of government policies, based on a Transparency Market Research report, according to medGadget.
The global telemedicine market totaled $14 billion in 2014, based on a Zion Research report, according to IT Business Net.
David Beiser, MD, developed Qualia Health, a free app to measure a patient’s well-being, according to a U Chicago News report.
The Congressional Budget Office lowered its estimate from 21 million to 13 million for how many Americans will enroll in a healthcare plan purchased through the ACA marketplace, according to News Max Health.
Medicare costs for post-acute care more than doubled between 2001 and 2013, causing alarm in Congress, according to Roll Call.