The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths is increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID Data Tracker.
Nashville-based HCA Healthcare has sent letters to certain patients affected by a data security incident that took place on or around July 5, and continues to mail out notification letters on a “rolling basis,” according to states of residence.
In a bid to bolster the healthcare workforce and promote diversity, Cleveland Clinic has received a gift of more than $12 million from The Howley Foundation to double its number of nurse scholars, beginning this fall. All programs within the ASPIRE initiative at Cleveland Clinic will be renamed to reflect the Howley name, including the […]
Health equity requires that governments and institutions think not just about interoperability but internet connection in the protection and sharing of information, says Hal Wolf, president and CEO of HIMSS.
The Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, is awarding more than $100 million to train nurses to grow the workforce. The investments will address the increasing demand for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and nurse faculty, HHS said.
Cigna is partnering with Virgin Pulse for an AI-powered platform to empower consumers to take control of their mental, physical and social health through better choices and setting achievable goals. Cigna members can set personal health goals, track daily metrics, and get real-time feedback and guidance based on their data. The connected and personalized health […]
In an effort to target 15 medical tests that may prevent racial and ethnic minorities from receiving needed care, Independence Blue Cross is partnering with 12 major health systems in the Philadelphia area to remove race adjustments from the tests.
While 71% of Medicare Advantage enrollees are generally happy with their health plan, many are confused by the features of their plan and feel they’re either being overbilled or are struggling with prior authorization practices, according to a new survey from Retirement Living.
Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD are opening the first Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practice in the Chicago area, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The practice’s physicians, advanced practice providers and pharmacists are supported through electronic medical records and technology that reduces administrative tasks, Walgreens said.
Federal spending on bonus payments to insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans will reach at least $12.8 billion in 2023, according to