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The MGMA and Healthgrades report also shows gender bias, with male doctors receiving higher average reviews than female providers.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:24 pm | March 06, 2020
Two cases were traced to an employee of the hospital, with a third person who had direct contact now infected.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:11 pm | March 06, 2020
The program has increased vaccination rates, decreased vaccine-preventable illnesses and reduced social and racial disparities.
By Healthcare IT News | 02:00 pm | March 05, 2020
After monitoring the situation for weeks, CEO Hal Wolf says the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition will not proceed as hoped, given the health risks posed to attendees.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:45 pm | March 05, 2020
If there's one silver lining, it's that, while the coronavirus has had a significant global impact, it's not as deadly as SARS or MERS.
By Susan Morse | 10:20 am | March 05, 2020
CMS calls on all providers to activate infection-control practices and issues guidance to inspectors.
By Susan Morse | 04:53 pm | March 04, 2020
Insurers are increasingly looking for ways to engage members for early interventions and better health outcomes that lower costs.
By Susan Morse | 09:19 am | March 04, 2020
In California, providers are expected to manage a population without reimbursement outside of medical care, expert says.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:18 am | March 03, 2020
During January and February, demand for N95 face masks surged, up 400% and 585%, respectively.
By Susan Morse | 09:48 am | March 03, 2020
Insurer organizations pointed to the current uncertainty with the ACA that they hope will be stabilized in the high court's decision.