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The ticket, known as a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher, is part of a program created by Congress in 2007 to encourage the development of drugs for tropical diseases and later expanded to rare pediatric disorders.

Under a 10-year partnership, UnitedHealth Group Inc. and the UC system form an ACO that will be offered to large, self-funded employers statewide.

Only 25 percent of hospitals funded teams in 2013 that included a physician, advanced practice or RN, social worker, chaplain, analysis shows.

Value-based care cannot be achieved without the interoperable exchange of data and analysis, to improve care and lower costs, experts say.

Of all breaches in 2015, 60 percent were caused by insiders, such as contractors and third-party vendors; two-thirds were fueled by malicious intent.

Diagnosis-related claims represent the biggest chunk of patient allegations, results show.

Pending law allows taxpayers to apply for a state income tax credit for donations to these struggling facilities.

Company says discussions are in a preliminary stage, there is no timeline established for the exploration. Meanwhile, CHS spin-off Quorum Health Corp, faces a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders.

Researcher developing device similar to pregnancy test; blood or urine is placed on plastic sheet or in a cassette that shows results.

Administrators and clinicians must work together so providers can understand their role, where they can make an impact, Michael Blackman, MD, says.