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Many people don't know about sepsis. Meanwhile, health care providers struggle to identify it early.

As data theft, ransomware, network attacks and accidental privacy violations continue to plague healthcare organizations of all sizes, HHS Office for Civil Rights has announced plans to devote more resources to investigating smaller breaches.

Though CMS finalized a 90-day period for 2015, many providers were not able to take advantage of that flexibility and instead had to rely on hardship exemptions to avoid penalties.

Instead of the usual "deny-and-defend" approach, they are revamping their policies to be more open.

Many doctors and nurses need the assistance of interpreters not only to overcome language barriers but also to navigate cultural differences. Opportunities for miscommunication with patients abound.

The computer virus has evolved and is targeting hospitals with a massive campaign.

A new peer60 study analyzing services offered to hospitals by HCAHPS vendors shows price, reporting functionality and customer service are all important features to their provider customers.

The provider-run Scott & White Health Plan is the latest to leave the exchange market after alerting members on its website that it will no longer offer individual and family plans on the Obamacare markets.

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa is working on an 11-story hospital tower and new parking garages in a campus-wide renovation project that could cost up to $500 million.

Partnerships between ride-hailing companies and hospitals are emerging around the country.