A second lawsuit was filed against Columbus, Ohio-based Mount Carmel Health System and one of its former physicians after an internal investigation revealed the physician ordered excessive and potentially fatal pain medication doses for at least 27 patients between 2015-18, according to The Columbus Dispatch.  By Megan Knowles - 1/17/19

Physicians may increasingly be called upon to help counsel patients interested in genetic testing — a complicated task that requires educating patients about the risks of genetic tests and helping them interpret their results, according to the most recent edition of the American College of Physicians' ethics manual.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 1/16/19

Researchers from Princeton (N.J.) University are using machine learning to design a system that could reduce the frequency of tests and improve the timing of critical treatments for intensive care unit patients.  By Megan Knowles - 1/16/19

Church officials in New Mexico and Pennsylvania are telling Catholic parishioners to refrain from touching others during mass to help avoid spreading the flu, according to U.S. News & World Report.  By Megan Knowles - 1/16/19

A recent blog post by Premier Inc. reviews the five elements of achieving optimal care delivery. By Staff - 1/16/19

A study published in PLOS ONE examined the cost-effectiveness of penicillin skin testing among inpatients undergoing treatment for methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.  By Anuja Vaidya - 1/16/19

For the second time in its history, Atlanta-based Grady Memorial Hospital is putting a mobile emergency department in its parking lot to brace for an uptick in flu cases, NBC-affiliate TV station WXIA reports.  By Megan Knowles - 1/16/19

Lawyers for two former patients of Saddle Brook, N.J.-based HealthPlus Surgery Center, which the state temporarily shut down due to poor sterilization practices, said their clients tested positive for hepatitis B, the North Jersey Record reports.  By Megan Knowles - 1/16/19

Milwaukee-based Froedtert Health will pay $360,000 in forfeitures, court costs and attorney fees in a settlement linked to the disposal of hazardous waste from Froedtert Hospital, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  By Megan Knowles - 1/16/19

The "LACE index," a tool physicians and nurses often use to determine hospital patients' readmission risk, may have a blind spot, according to new research from Morgantown-based West Virginia University.  By Megan Knowles - 1/16/19

More than 32 million U.S. patients have a documented penicillin allergy, but studies have found more than 95 percent can be treated safely with this class of antibiotics. Providers can use several practices to verify a documented penicillin allergy and avoid spreading drug resistance, researchers report in JAMA.  By Megan Knowles - 1/16/19

Overall antibiotic prescribing among dermatologists fell between 2008-16, but postoperative antibiotic prescriptions increased, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.  By Mackenzie Bean - 1/16/19

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations is supporting Australian researchers' efforts to accelerate the vaccine production process with a $10.6 million grant.  By Mackenzie Bean - 1/16/19

Graduates of for-profit nursing programs are more likely to fail their licensing examinations on the first attempt, according to a study published in the Journal of Nursing Regulation.  By Mackenzie Bean - 1/16/19

The Colorado health department confirmed nearly 1,200 people have been hospitalized with the flu as of Jan. 12, according to The Coloradoan.  By Mackenzie Bean - 1/15/19

The number of hospitalized patients with multiple sclerosis who received palliative care increased significantly from 2005 to 2014, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience.  By Megan Knowles - 1/15/19

Kealakekua, Hawaii-based Kona Community Hospital lifted visitor restrictions Jan. 14 following a scabies outbreak that started in late 2018, according to Hawaii News Now.  By Megan Knowles - 1/15/19

Startups are working to overcome clinical concerns with direct-to-consumer genetic testing, according to Business Insider.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 1/15/19

In a recent press release, Healthmark Industries announced the addition of Michigan State University Scrub Hats and Bouffant Caps to its Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) accessory line.   By Staff - 1/15/19

For the first time, Massachusetts is asking thousands of Medicaid recipients about their care experiences during medical appointments, according to The Boston Globe.  By Megan Knowles - 1/15/19