Illinois Health System Agrees To $5.55 Million Settlement Over Data Breach
The settlement HHS reached with Advocate Health Care Network is the largest ever by a single company for potential violations of the federal patient privacy law.
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Hospital Customer Surveys Creating Powerful Incentive To Prescribe Opioids, Some Worry
Surveys asking patients about their experience also include a question about how their doctor helped manage their pain. But in the midst of a raging opioid crisis, some think it's creating pressure on the providers to get the best ratings possible. Meanwhile, insurance rules make it tough for patients to get a drug that helps ease cravings.
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Orphan Drugs’ Transformation From Neglected Niche To Tantalizing Moneymaker
Critics are worried that a law that was originally created as an incentive for the industry to develop drugs to treat rare diseases has backfired, because it offers companies a period of market exclusivity that prevents competition.
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N.C. Democrats Take Aim At Sen. Burr’s Plans To Revise Medicare, Social Security
Republican Sen. Richard Burr's rival, former Democratic state legislator Deborah Ross, accuses the senator of writing "his own plan to privatize Medicare and give it to the insurance companies." Burr's spokesman says the senator has always voted to protect retirees.
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‘Irresponsible Slap In The Face’: Hospitals Continue To Rail Against U.S. Star Ratings
Following last week's release of federal quality ratings, hospital executives focus on the flaws in the technology and criteria used to judge facilities.
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Anthem Asks Court For Quick Trial On Merger Because Cigna Deal Is In Danger Of Collapsing
But the judge assigned to the case -- and to the Aetna-Humana merger case -- says it would be difficult to complete both cases by the end of the year.
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NIH Mulls Lifting Ethics-Induced Moratorium On Human-Animal Stem Cell Research
Some bioethicists had been concerned about the possibility that animals could start thinking like humans or about what would happen if the chimeras were allowed to breed.
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Scientists Optimistic About Zika Vaccine After ‘Striking’ Results From Monkey Trial
But researchers warn that an approved-vaccine for humans could still be years away.
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California Confirms 2 Babies Born With Zika-Linked Microcephaly
“This is a sobering reminder for Californians that Zika can cause serious harm to a developing fetus,” says Dr. Karen Smith, director of the California Department of Public Health. Meanwhile, blood banks take steps to protect the nation's supply, few mosquitoes are seen in Rio as Olympics get started, spraying begins in Miami and more.
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Obama To Congress Over Zika: Do Your Job
The president stops short of explicitly calling for a special summer session, but implores lawmakers to act on the "critical" public health situation.
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First Edition: August 5, 2016
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: The Marketplaces And The Health Law’s Fate; Privacy, Data And Health Apps
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
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Different Takes On Zika And Other Public Health Crises
Opinion writers offer different perspectives on efforts to combat Zika, antibiotic resistance and tuberculosis.
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Longer Looks: Mental Health In Massachusetts; Treating Cancer; Demystifying Zika
Each week, KHN's Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.
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State Highlights: Colo.’s Health Care Campaign Seeks Help From Bernie Sanders; Minn. Accused Of Segregating People With Disabilities
Outlets report on health news from Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Washington, Missouri and California.
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Federal Medicaid Officials Encouraging States To Use Home Care Instead Of Nursing Homes
The effort comes as states begin moving toward more home-based care. Also, consumer advocates in Alabama decry the effects of Medicaid budget cuts there.
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Flint’s Federal Emergency Declaration Soon To Expire, But Much Work, Support Still Necessary
Federal, state and local officials say they remain committed to fixing Flint's drinking water system.
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Low-Cost Device To Create Artificial Airway May Reduce Preventable Battlefield Deaths
Students have invented a device, relying on a 3D printer, that would pump air into the lungs of someone whose airway is obstructed — a condition that is attributed to 10 to 15 percent of preventable battlefield deaths.
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3.7M Patients’ Information Potentially Exposed In Banner Health Breach
The health system, which has locations in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming, says it has hired a computer forensics firm, contacted law enforcement officials and is taking steps to prevent further attacks. Meanwhile a urology group in Ohio is scrambling to assess the damage from a possible attack.
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Taxpayers May Be On Hook For $1.8M Over State’s Planned Parenthood Fight
After a Wisconsin measure related to admitting privileges for doctors who perform abortions was deemed unconstitutional, Planned Parenthood is seeking attorney fees from the state. In other news, the Texas Department of State Health Services is holding a public hearing on a new law regulating fetal remains.
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