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By Jeff Lagasse | 05:50 pm | February 22, 2018
Researchers at Boston Medical, Mass General and Stanford said screening more people for the virus increases cure rates and reduces deaths.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:20 pm | February 22, 2018
Readmissions cost the healthcare system an estimated $17 billion annually and the majority are avoidable.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:58 am | February 21, 2018
Both hospitals cite high occupancy rates as the reason for the requests.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:18 pm | February 20, 2018
The data can be used to increase referrals to hospitals, imaging centers, standalone clinics and even individual specialists.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:49 pm | February 20, 2018
The list focuses on positions employers are actively pursuing, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts and graduation rates.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:00 pm | February 19, 2018
The salary difference between men and women newly-trained as doctors reached its widest divide to date at $27,214 -- and that's up from 2005 when it was $9,637.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:12 pm | February 19, 2018
The 625,000 square foot center is designed to attract new scientists and clinicians to St. Jude by fostering research and collaboration.
By Jeff Lagasse | 09:50 am | February 19, 2018
Expanding third-party coverage leads to people doing more things that are intrinsically goods for their health, improving not only outcomes but overall healthcare spend, data shows.
By Jeff Lagasse | 09:58 am | February 16, 2018
The study contradicts assertions by some hospitals that the new payment system and changes to the 340B drug discount program would bring drastic cuts to reimbursement.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:48 pm | February 15, 2018
Researchers pinpointed success with comprehensive asthma education conducted by dedicated educators as part of a broader strategy to reduce readmissions among patients with the condition.