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Study: Does a Physician's Political Affiliation Influence Delivery of Care?
Read More about Study: Does a Physician's Political Affiliation Influence Delivery of Care?A physician's political leanings may affect the type of care or healthcare advice offered to patients on politicized health issues, a recent study found.
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Google Glass, Remote Scribes Can Save Docs Two Hours Per Day -- But is it Secure?
Read More about Google Glass, Remote Scribes Can Save Docs Two Hours Per Day -- But is it Secure?Live-streaming medical exams to remote scribes can save docs time -- but there are myriad privacy concerns.
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Want To Donate an Organ? There’s an App For That
Apple is trying to harness some of the enthusiasm for its smartphones and apply it to organ donation.Read More about Want To Donate an Organ? There’s an App For That -
Study: Rural Hospitals Fare Better in Medicaid Expansion States
Read More about Study: Rural Hospitals Fare Better in Medicaid Expansion StatesRural hospitals in Medicaid expansion states show greater Medicaid income and lower uncompensated care than those in non-expansion states, study says.
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Want Effective Training on Ransomware? Have `Men in Black’ Attack Aliens
Training on ransomware includes dressing up like “Men in Black” characters and attacking “aliens” trying to invade computers.Read More about Want Effective Training on Ransomware? Have `Men in Black’ Attack Aliens -
Ride-hailing Services Can Help Patients with Limited Transportation Options
Read More about Ride-hailing Services Can Help Patients with Limited Transportation OptionsHealth systems are partnering with ride-hailing services to help patients get to the doctor.
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The Holy Grail: Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs With Low-Risk Pregnancies
Performing fewer prenatal visits for women with low-risk pregnancies reduces the burden on patients and saves resources.Read More about The Holy Grail: Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs With Low-Risk Pregnancies -
CMS: Reports of Marketplace Insurance Unrest Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Read More about CMS: Reports of Marketplace Insurance Unrest Have Been Greatly ExaggeratedA new report from CMS indicates that risk pools are strong in the state insurance exchanges.
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Medical Services While You Shop? Coming to a Mall Near You
Want a movie with your mammogram? Dinner with your dialysis? Cookies after your colonoscopy?Read More about Medical Services While You Shop? Coming to a Mall Near You -
Amid Protests from Hospitals, CMS Releases Overall Star Ratings
Read More about Amid Protests from Hospitals, CMS Releases Overall Star RatingsThe overall quality star ratings are meant to help make informed healthcare decisions -- but are they accurate?