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People looking for more transparency in their search for medical care have a new resource in a Web site designed to link healthcare providers and patients willing to pay cash.
The healthcare sector is positioned for a significant increase in merger and acquisition activity this year, but deal drivers will vary considerably across individual industry subsectors, according to a new survey.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised its outlook to negative from stable and affirmed its 'BB' long-term rating on bonds issued for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway, N.J.
A new report indicates that a combination of better-coordinated public- and private-sector care, stronger patient awareness of health risks and wellness and improved information systems to eliminate fraud and abuse could save $3.6 trillion over the next decade.
A new report indicates that a combination of better-coordinated public- and private-sector care, stronger patient awareness of health risks and wellness and improved information systems to eliminate fraud and abuse could save $3.6 trillion over the next decade.
Hospitalizations for three common water-borne diseases cost the healthcare system as much as $539 million annually, according to research recently presented at the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has entered into agreements with two Blackstone Valley physician groups to establish patient-centered medical home programs in the region.
IBM announced plans Thursday to enlist some of its leading scientists and technologists to help medical practitioners and payers provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients.
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury have announced new regulations requiring new private health plans to cover evidence-based preventive services and eliminate cost-sharing requirements for those services.