HealthInsight and Qualis Health — two healthcare consulting firms focused on implementing population health initiatives to improve patient outcomes — signed a letter of intent to merge, the companies said Feb. 8.
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Vermont received the highest score for physical well-being, meaning more of its residents reported good health and stamina compared to other states, according to 2017 state rankings from the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index released Tuesday.
Three of the top 10 healthiest cities in the U.S. are in California, according to an analysis by WalletHub.
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health launched a partnership with Circulation, whose digital platform coordinates nonemergency medical transportation for patients with ongoing medical conditions.
Officials at Salem (Ore.) Hospital believe their $3 million emergency department expansion will boost the local economy, according to the Statesman Journal.
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A study, published in JAMA Surgery, examined the link between injury scene characteristics — such as distance to trauma care, community income level and median age in neighborhood — and death.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health determined Wednesday there are no legal issues regarding UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton (Mass.) Hospital's decision to close its gastrointestinal unit, according to The Telegram.
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Twin Cities in Minneapolis is reportedly considering ending inpatient services at the facility, Fox 9 News reports.
A Cleveland Clinic hospital is warning staff about a woman under police investigation who may attempt to steal a baby from the hospital's maternity ward, according to cleveland.com.
Philadelphia-area hospitals are preparing for an influx of people heading into the city to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win during the parade Thursday, ABC 6 News reports.