October 29, 2018
Readmission risk jumps 2.9% for every day spent in rural hospital
October 26, 2018
AMA Wire: Specialized Opioid Treatment Available
October 25, 2018
Hospital Retaliation Against Doctors Over Patient Safety Concerns In an Oct. 2 interview with the Detroit Free Press, Dr. Elder said there was no truth to the allegations of misconduct, and that the demotions were a retaliation attempt by DMC and its parent company, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, after the four individuals voiced concerns about safety […]
October 24, 2018
The boards of Cleveland Clinic and Vero Beach, Fla.-based Indian River Medical Center voted to approve a series of agreements allowing IRMC to integrate into the Cleveland Clinic, the organizations announced Oct. 3.
October 23, 2018
A Santa Rosa neurosurgeon whose specialty includes pain management has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that include unlawful distribution of painkillers over more than a year. The indictment against Thomas M. Keller, 71, unsealed Monday, alleges he illegally distributed Oxycodone, fentanyl and Tramadol spanning a period of 13 months from June […]
October 22, 2018
BlackBerry’s network operation center will power a blockchain ledger provided by biotech incubator ONEBIO. Blockchain describes a permanent ledger of online transactions or exchanges, which, unlike a traditional database, is shared among a network of users rather than being maintained by one party.
October 19, 2018
How Hospitals Are Failing To Address Opioid Epidemic
October 18, 2018
The Lancet: New Stroke Treatment
October 17, 2018
Blood Lab Revolution?: By sampling the small amount of genetic material that circulates in the bloodstream, he’s replacing invasive, often painful procedures with cheaper, easier blood tests. He’s built a career out of turning highly specialized procedures into something simple that can be done anywhere, including the most remote places in the world.
October 16, 2018
The biggest opportunities for artificial intelligence in healthcare: 5 quotes from experts