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Some of Health Care's Biggest Names Also Top HIPAA Violators, Investigation Finds
The public interest journalism group ProPublica examined records from 2011 through 2014 and found that not only are HIPAA violations common, but they also typically go unpunished.
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Report: Leader of Botched Health Connector Pockets $40K in Unused Vacation Time
In 2014, Forbes said the Massachusetts Health Connector was the worst exchange in the nation.
NJ Judge Won't Grant Hospital Injunction in Horizon Dispute
St. Peter's University Hospital of New Brunswick argued that it will suffer irreparable harm if Horizon's OMNIA plan takes effect in the new year and it is not included in the preferred hospital tier.
Group to Put Patient Voice Into Measures of Health Care Performance
The elements of PatientsLikeMe are coming together for the benefit of future patients.
OB-GYN Groups Say Insurers' Genetic Testing Rules Limit Access to Care
Obstetricians and gynecologists say there aren't enough certified genetic counselors to meet demand.
Drug Costs Take Up More Health Care Spending, Both Nationally and on Personal Level
One in four people taking prescription drugs report difficulty affording prescription medications.
Patients with chronic conditions like HIV and hepatitis C could no longer be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions under the ACA.
US Adults Using More Drugs, and More Use Multiple Drugs
Prescription drug use increased significantly among persons aged 40 to 64 years and among those age 65 and older.