Public health remains a serious concern in the U.S., for hospitals, staff and patients alike. Between rising rates of opioid abuse, obesity and other metrics of public health, our nation may not be as healthy as we’re inclined to think.…
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Microsoft will offer a new custom health plan option, dubbed the the Health Connect Plan, for some of its Washington state employees beginning in 2019.
Healthgrades released its 2019 National Health Index on Oct. 23. The study examines 100 cities across the U.S. to determine the cities leading the way in healthcare.
America's Physician Groups — a professional association for medical groups that operate under a capitated, coordinated care model — launched a learning collaborative Oct. 22 that aims to support providers taking on risk and to help develop the next Advanced…
Hospitals in Panama City, Fla., and the state health department have expanded medical care options since Hurricane Michael, The News Herald reported.
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Researchers found fertility rates among mothers in rural, small metro and large metro counties have declined, while the average age of mothers carrying their first child has gone up, according to CDC data released Oct. 17.
The National Association of ACOs found more than a third of ACOs said they are likely to leave the Medicare Shared Savings Program if a proposed rule takes effect.
Adding pharmacies as locations where the influenza vaccine can be administered during a flu epidemic could save hundreds of thousands of lives as well as billions in costs, according to a study published in Vaccine.
Southwestern Health Resources, the clinically integrated network formed by Arlington-based Texas Health Resources and UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, collaborated with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to create an ACO, the organizations said Oct. 16.
The American Medical Group Association and the American Hospital Association issued responses to CMS' proposed changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program and made various recommendations to the agency.