A recent article in Becker’s Hospital Review stated that professionals in the healthcare industry are motivated by the goal of reducing variation of care by adopting clinical care pathways for every patient. 

According to an article from Stateline, once the Affordable Care Act (ACA) goes into effect on January 1, 2014, the federal government will increase compensation to primary care physicians who take on new Medicaid patients.

According to an article from Forbes, Massachusetts General Hospital has implemented a search tool into the electronic health records (EHR) that improves the efficiency of retrieving patient information. 

Researchers from the University of Indiana have uncovered evidence that indicates an artificial intelligence (AI) machine could reduce healthcare costs and improve patient care by 50%.

According to two articles from Kaiser Health News and Reuters, rural areas of the U.S. face the challenge of losing nearby critical access hospitals in lieu of the fast-approaching Medicare regulations.

Staff at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett, Missouri has begun asking patients a series of questions that make visits more “human,” reported an article from Becker’s Healthcare.

A recent consumer focus group found that, as the Affordable Care Act draws closer, uninsured Americans do not feel comfortable choosing or purchasing health insurance through online marketplaces.

According to an article from Kaiser Health News, a new law states that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must adhere to new scheduling timeframes to reduce delays.

A recent study conducted by JAMA Internal Medicine found that patients suffering from sinusitis or urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be effectively diagnosed through virtual e-visits with a physician.

The Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) of British Colombia, Canada has seen a decrease in patient deaths for 2011–2012, reported the Nanaimo Daily News.