Laurie Toich, Assistant Editor

Although emergency department visits have not grown under the ACA, payers receive more reimbursement.

The Independence at Home Demonstration for patients with multiple chronic illnesses saved $10 million in 1 year.

Altered circadian rhythm seen to increase aggressive tumor growth.

Eli Lily’s clinical trial for abemaciclib will continue as planned.

A dedicated off-site monitoring team is less likely to become distracted and miss irregularities.

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A conservative group created an ad campaign against legislation targeting drug pricing.

Federal prosecutors are investigating Valeant’s relationship with Philidor.

Outdated measurements of cancer drug response could prevent some patients from receiving beneficial treatments.

Mouse models expressing a specific protein were the most likely to experience hemorrhages after immunotherapy.

Uninsured or Medicaid insured patients were more likely to have worse outcomes.

The goal of the program is to improve access to healthcare among Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas.

The hacker could have obtained sensitive information, such as names, addresses, and social security numbers.

Receiving early ART associated with a 316-fold decrease in HIV DNA after 3 years.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Oxidizing amino acids and peptides creates new unnatural forms of the molecules.

Approximately 70% of patients with lesions had S. aureus colonization.

Key healthcare stakeholders need to collaborate to implement a successful outcomes-based pricing model.

Expanding by managed care or privatized option shows similar benefits.

Humira was seen to control symptoms and pain related to hidradenitis suppurativa.

New pharmaceutical drug model is cheaper, quicker, and more accurate than current methods.

Limiting oxidative stress could treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Peptide antibiotic able to effectively treat MRSA infections in mice.

AbbVie alleges that Amgen is infringing on 61 patents with their biosimilar.

Medicare requires a consultation with a non-implantation doctor prior to beneficiaries receiving the Watchman.

Approximately 40% of bills submitted contain errors.

Approved increases for individual plans range from 6% to over 80%.

Researchers found that a majority of patients with cancer had mutations that would affect their treatment.

When fat tissue becomes altered, the likelihood of inflammation and metabolic disorders increases.