Health News

Q&A with Stanford Dean Dr. Lloyd Minor on harnessing technology for future physicians

Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2018

Assistant Managing Editor David May recently talked with Dr. Lloyd Minor about trends in training the next generation of physicians, partnerships with local tech giants, including the Apple Heart Study, and what Stanford Medicine is doing to address physician burnout.

Hospitals cry foul and sue Anthem over new policies

Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2018

A small number of hospitals and health systems are turning to the courts to challenge Anthem's new policies restricting outpatient imaging and emergency department coverage. Attorneys and industry experts disagree on the cases' merits.

Home healthcare providers' infection prevention efforts hampered by dearth of data, tools

Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2018

Home health agencies are treating sicker patients, yet they lack some of the basic tools needed to prevent infections.

Data Points: Breaking down health coverage by race

Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2018

April is National Minority Health Month. Along with the ongoing challenge of eliminating disparities in care, both insurance and access to care also vary based on race.

5 ways policymakers could lower drug prices

Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2018

What could rein in rising drug prices? Modern Healthcare sought to find out.