EHRs lead docs to request more expensive tests
Filed under: EMR & EHR - Electronic Health Records, Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Technology News, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
One of the big benefits of electronic health records is that they save money in the long-term. Except that they may not. Read more
Paging Dr. Pooch: Dogs almost as accurate as colonoscopies
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Technology News, Lighter Side, Patient/Client Communication, Special Report
Man’s best friend may also be his cutest diagnostician. Read more
How much would a consult with Dr. House cost?
Filed under: Fraud & Waste, Healthcare Finance, Healthcare Reform News, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Lighter Side
He always gets the right diagnosis (eventually) but how much would a trip to TV’s House actually cost in real life? Read more
New test for Alzheimer’s may be on the way
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Technology News, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
A new type of brain scan could give doctors their first chance to prove Alzheimer’s diagnoses while patients are alive. Read more
End-of-life decisions: When is it too soon to broach the topic?
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, Patient/Client Communication, Special Report
A new survey shows most physicians are waiting much longer than was commonly thought to discuss a terminal diagnosis with patients. Is it the right thing to do? Read more
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CMS bestows first Healthcare Innovation Awards
Twenty-six organizations received the honor of being the first granted with the Healthcare Innovation Awards. Check out what these groups did to win a total of $122.6 million.
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CMS bestows first Healthcare Innovation Awards