Expensive but lifesaving testing for cancer, Alzheimers to be covered by insurance in N.J.
Biomarker testing also extends beyond cancer care. The science is being used in the treatment of other diseases including ...
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At the VA, modernizing healthcare delivery rests in patient’s control of their data
Neil Evans, acting Program Executive Director for electronic health record modernization at VA said the VA has always had some form of electronic health record.
This prominent Columbus medical clinic has been sold. How the deal will affect patients
St. Francis Emory Healthcare has sold its Columbus Clinic, 610 19th St., to a medical organization headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. Millennium Physician Group, one of the largest independent ...
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In-home caregiver beats patient in face with dog dish, New York troopers say
Getty Images/iStock photo A 52-year-old caregiver was arrested after being accused of attacking his patient with a dog dish, New York officials said. On March 14, New York State Police arrived at ...
The Denver Post16d
Colorado bill would remake federal program that subsidizes hospitals in bid to lower patients’ costs
A bill in the Colorado legislature would remake a federal subsidy for hospitals into a tool to lower patients’ health care costs, if it can get past stiff industry opposition. Senate Bill 124 ...
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Hospital renovation will lead to detours for patients, visitors
A trip to the hospital can be stressful, and UNC Health Nash officials are working to minimize any confusion about how to gain entry into the hospital for both patients and visitors due to major ...
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Patient care
Thousands of NHS patients in England with multiple sclerosis (MS) are set to benefit from a life-changing ‘take at home’ tablet, as the NHS becomes the first healthcare system in Europe to roll it out ...
Is your baby straight or gay? N.J. hospitals hand out controversial forms to new moms.
A Republican state Senator shared the form from Inspira Health, which operates hospitals in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem ...
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More hospitals are treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding. Here's how it works.
For James Edwards, a 57-year-old patient with congestive heart failure, recovering at home from shortness of breath rather than in a hospital setting was a welcome option. Nurses come to check on ...
Becker's Hospital Review23d
10 top threats to patient safety in 2025: ECRI
In 2025, the top threats to patient safety reflect a mix of long-standing challenges and emerging risks, according to a new report from ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
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Patients face discrimination in primary care, survey finds
Black, Asian and other ethnic minority patients have reported high levels of discrimination ... and by 51% of those who reported any form of discrimination (483 of 952). Among ethnic minority groups, ...
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For decades, a doctor refused to charge patients who couldn't pay. When he couldn't pay, his patients came to his aid.
Dr. Michael Zollicoffer, known affectionately by his patients as Dr. Z., is a 66-year-old private family practitioner who is rich not in money — he says he is pretty much broke — but flush ...