Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed first-in-the-nation legislation last week that aims to improve Alzheimer's treatment and diagnosis, The Boston Globe reports.

For patients hospitalized with cancer, attention to timing and quality communication from clinicians is key to giving them a better experience.

Toby Cosgrove, MD, former president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic, discussed America's efforts to combat the opioid epidemic during an Aug. 13 episode of CNBC's program the "Squawk Box," saying he believes the crisis has "peaked."

Tucker Woods, MD, CMO at Jersey City, N.J.-based CarePoint Health Christ Hospital, was honored for his initiative and leadership in expanding healthcare access to the LGBTQ+ community during the 2018 Hudson County Pride Month Kick Off & Community Awards ceremony,…

Patients with hypertension given access to EHR-based tools to help them manage drug regimens did not demonstrate improved medication adherence or lower blood pressure, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System has kicked off its first direct-to-employer healthcare contract with General Motors.

The CDC joined forces with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and 4-H to develop a graphic novel aimed at educating younger people about variant influenza and infectious diseases outbreaks, called "The Junior Disease Detectives: Operation Outbreak."

A study, published in Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control, examined the economic cost of antimicrobial resistance per antibiotic consumed.

In a recent blog post, The Greeley Company discusses the enhanced joint commission survey process. 

Star Ratings are critical to Medicare Advantage (MA) health plans. Achieving a 4-star rating or better ensures a five percent bonus payment; and plans with higher Star Ratings often enroll a higher percentage of members. Plus, a higher rating strengthens…