Policy and Legislation
Even if it's passed into law, proposed legislation to force price disclosures is unlikely to create the kind of competition that affect prices.
Hospitals named in the suit include Vanderbilt Medical Center, Atrium Health, Rush University Medical Center, Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Montefiore Health System.
Blockchain won't solve every health IT problem, claims WW Health Chief Health Information Security Officer at Microsoft Hector Rodriguez, who offers advice for figuring out where it might, and might not, be a fit for you.
The UK's new government strategy document is pivotal in changing the balance of healthcare by focusing on patient engagement and open standards and ensuring greater data transparency, says Dr. Afzal Chaudhry, CCIO of Cambridge University Hospitals Trust.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in reimbursement are at stake; $3-4 billion from 2005 to 2013.
A vast majority said they don't trust the government to protect their health insurance, and reserved most of their criticism for one political party in particular.
The numbers have been consistent for years, but major differences are starting to show between the two major political parties.
DOJ also filed a motion to stay the Affordable Care Act appeals case until after funding is restored.
As of Jan. 1, in the name of transparency, the Trump administration required that all hospitals post their list prices online.
Large company health insurance is typically less expensive than small group and individually purchased health plans.