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Thought-leading innovators from startups and major academic medical centers will convene on March 5 in Las Vegas to share strategic insights about health IT innovation.

The changes have been praised by the American Association of Physician Assistants, which said past restrictions have forced patients into uncomfortable choices.

The company will be increasing the starting wage rate for hourly employees, keeping employee premiums steady and offering a parental leave program.

The former GE CEO and Chairman will make an undisclosed investment in the EHR vendor and purchase approximately $1 million in stock.

Union says Kaiser wants to slash wages, outsource more than 200 pharmacy jobs and layoff 700 call center employees.

The same 71 percent are concerned that the cost of their healthcare will continue to rise, survey says.

In Kentucky, the first state to receive approval for a Medicaid work requirement, 15 beneficiaries have filed a lawsuit.

The groups are seeking an executive who can fill two positions: CEO at AONE and chief nursing officer at AHA.

Students who spent more time studying humanities had significantly higher levels of positive physician attributes like empathy, tolerance of ambiguity, wisdom and emotional intelligence -- traits that can help ease physician burnout, researcher says.

The new nonprofit plans to give people more control and greater transparency into their healthcare to improve satisfaction and drive down costs, executives said.