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Competition drives drug prices and results in higher rebates, insurance organization says.
The 2016 median salary for EMTs and paramedics was $40,508, but in 2017 that figure leapt to $51,168, a 26.32 percent jump.
OptumRx is changing its medication containers for temperature-sensitive prescriptions for home delivery to renewable cotton that is biodegradable, compostable, reusable and recyclable.
HRSA is distributing the funds to help boost the use of technology to improve efficiencies and outcomes among small hospitals.
If consumer choice can be leveraged correctly, it forces physicians, hospitals and health systems to maintain a consistent level of care.
Healthcare industry management consulting has grown from a $20 billion industry in 2016 to over $45 billion in 2017, with projections topping $53 billion in 2018, says Black Book.
All of the system's wholly owned hospitals and care sites will adopt the new name, though ownership and business structure will not change.
The overall health of the population, more advanced medical equipment and a general lack of awareness regarding the best types of treatment can all affect costs.
Average compensation for CEOs at 22 major medical centers increased by 93 percent, while orthopaedic surgeons saw only a 26 percent increase.
The custom sensor would measure information from the body beyond heart rate, report says.