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Healthcare workers should treat hospitalized measles patients with Vitamin A, according to a new recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and all providers should be prepared in advance for documentation.

The bacterial outbreak at a Los Angeles hospital highlights shortcomings in the federal government's efforts to avert the most lethal hospital infections, which are becoming increasingly impervious to treatment.

Productivity grew 0.78 percent for heart attacks, 0.62 percent for heart failure, and 1.90 percent for pneumonia.

CEO Stephen Klasko pitches telehealth, clinic focus as he manages the merger between the top academic medical center and the suburban Abington Health hospital system.

Slow response to "balance billing" problem stinging for consumers blindsided by out-of-network charges.

Declining admissions cause medical center to trim beds across departments as revenue, income rise.

The Minnesota-based insurer expects to partner with up to 250 new ACOs this year.

Providers will need to utilize tools and services that educate physicians about the latest payment rules and regulations to ensure compliance.

Prices for goods and services in hospitals grew by only 0.9 percent in December compared to 2013.

Workers at Seattle's largest employer signing up in droves for health plans that pair workers with these networks.