Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on February 27

HealthLeaders Media Staff, February 27, 2020
California coronavirus patient hospitalized at least a week before diagnosis
Politico
President Trump puts Vice President Pence in charge of coronavirus response
Politico
As U.S. preps for coronavirus, health workers question safety measures
NPR
W.Va. Senate passes bill to cover preexisting conditions, should the ACA be repealed
WV Public Broadcasting
Fort Myers hospital worker accused of sucking patient's toes
NBC 2
New coronavirus case detected in U.S.
The Hill
White House considers appointing coronavirus czar
Politico
GoodRx saves money on meds - It also shares data with Google, Facebook, and others
Consumer Reports
President Trump's doctor thought he had a ticket to Congress. It hasn't been so easy.
The New York Times
The opposite of socialized medicine
The Atlantic
Climate change is the biggest health threat this century - here's how medical schools are adapting
MarketWatch
Rep. Maloney: Community health centers will suffer from Trump funding cuts
Spectrum News HV

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on February 26

HealthLeaders Media Staff, February 26, 2020
President Trump says he will have a press conference at White House on coronavirus at 6 pm ET
CNBC
Senate committee slams US health officials over 'top secret' coronavirus briefings
The Daily Mail
The first U.S. trial for a coronavirus treatment has started
Fortune
Democrats sharpen healthcare attacks as primaries heat up
Kaiser Health News
Rural Georgia hospital is reborn but without its costly ER
Associated Press
'We simply don't have enough': Hospitals turn to temporary doctors to cover physician shortage
The Washington Times
How 'cash pay' could save patients money on hospital bills
NBC Bay Area
Opinion: Alabama fails to expand Medicaid, failing its citizens as well
The Auburn Plainsman
Why registered nurses at a California hospital plan to hit the picket line in March
The Sacramento Bee
This CEO running clinics for Apple and Facebook wants to 'flip' the primary care model
Stat News
Drug manufacturer Mallinckrodt to pay $1.6 billion to settle opioid claims
The Washington Post
CDC expects 'community spread' of coronavirus, as top official warns disruptions could be 'severe'
Stat News
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo accuses Trump administration of playing politics with billions in healthcare grants
New York Daily News
A Miami man who flew to China worried he might have coronavirus. He may owe thousands.
Miami Herald

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on February 25

HealthLeaders Media Staff, February 25, 2020
White House seeks $2.5 billion in emergency funds to fight coronavirus
MarketWatch

Federal appeals court sides with Trump administration in family planning case
The Hill
What happens if a pandemic hits?
TechCrunch
'It's the classic glass half empty': Sen. Bernie Sanders hidden health records raise questions
USA Today
Opinion: 22 studies agree that Medicare for All saves money
The Hill
Cook County Health's chief financial officer leaving
Chicago Sun-Times
Google research suggests efforts to anonymize patient data aren't foolproof
Stat News
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma starts ad campaign for claims
Associated Press
Lawsuit seeking to halt Mayo-Northern Light merger headed to court
Bangor Daily News
How AI can live up to its hype in the healthcare industry
Forbes
Dean Johnson on future of RU medical schools and of healthcare itself
NJ Spotlight

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on February 24

HealthLeaders Media Staff, February 24, 2020
Physicians, hospitals meet their new competitor: Insurer-owned clinics
The Wall Street Journal
White House expected to ask Congress for coronavirus funds this week
CNN
Supreme Court allows 'public charge' rule to take effect nationwide
The Hill
Opinion: What an E.R. doc told Mike Pence about healthcare in America
The Indianapolis Star
Despite attacks, Sanders' Medicare for All boosts early-state triumphs
Reuters
She wanted a 'freebirth' with no doctors. Online groups convinced her it would be OK
NBC News
Opinion: Why are nonprofit hospitals so highly profitable?
The New York Times
Stalled initiatives to cut drug prices frustrate President Trump
The Wall Street Journal
Merck loses its chief digital officer, spotlighting talent hunt for the hottest title in Big Pharma
Endpoints News
NorthSide gets more time to finance hospital project after missing deadline
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ACA more popular than ever: poll
The Washington Examiner
NY health insurance exchange enrollment hits record 4.9 million
Syracuse.com
Opinion: Drop in cancer deaths reflect failures of our society. Really.
The Boston Globe
Empire Center says billions could be saved through Medicaid cost-cutting proposals
FingerLakes1.com
Epic, the software company that's changed the sharing of medical records
CBS News
Former nurse practitioner blows whistle on alleged fraud by family physician
The National Law Review
OneCare reports $12.4M Medicaid shortfall
VTDigger

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on February 21

HealthLeaders Media Staff, February 21, 2020
This year's flu vaccine stopped many of the worst cases, CDC says
Bloomberg
Manhattan D.A. investigating new allegations against Dr. Robert Hadden after Evelyn Yang interview
CBS News
Opinion: It's crazy to keep relying on China for so many medical supplies
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Boston jury sides with hospital in medical malpractice suit brought by family of West Hartford teen Justina Pelletier
Hartford Courant
How millennials' views on healthcare could shape the future of work
Forbes
Gundersen Health System, Wabasha medical center exploring possible affiliation
WXOW
Not every N.J. hospital sees need to merge into bigger system - but independents are dwindling
ROI-NJ
Violence against healthcare workers continues despite hospital safety law
NBC Bay Area
Opinion: California hospital company leaves WV holding the bag
WV MetroNews
Rising out-of-pocket costs for dementia and neuropathy drugs lower patient adherence
Stat News
Gov. Newsom devotes State of the State to homelessness, calls crisis 'a disgrace'
Politico
Opinion: Why conventional analysis on healthcare is wrong
The Grumpy Economist
Clemency for Medicare fraudster belies justice enforcement push
Bloomberg
Opinion: My $145,000 surprise medical bill
The New York Times

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on February 20

HealthLeaders Media Staff, February 20, 2020
Democrats talk healthcare, climate change in Nevada debate
UPI
Senate Health Committee announces hearing on U.S. coronavirus response
The Hill
Amazon launches app-based health care service for Seattle-based employees
The Seattle Times
Former University of Michigan team doctor investigated for multiple sex abuse complaints
The Detroit News
Crozer-Keystone Health System names new CEO
Philadelphia Business Journal
U.S. medical schools boost LGBTQ students, doctor training
Associated Press
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price joins medical device company board
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Outpatient mental healthcare changeover at Glens Falls Hospital delayed till summer
The Post-Star
POLITICO-Harvard Poll: Healthcare costs are top priority heading into elections
Politico
It's not just hospitals that are quick to sue patients who can't pay
NPR
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he won't release full medical records
USA Today
N.Y. Medicaid cuts cause 71 layoffs at Syracuse-based Nascentia Health, company says
Syracuse.com
Opinion: This woman was charged $143,396.66 for a breast biopsy - here's how to improve medical billing transparency
MarketWatch

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on February 19

HealthLeaders Media Staff, February 19, 2020
ND doctor returns home after treating people quarantined for coronavirus
Valley News Live
Sen. Sanders disagrees with AOC over Medicare for All
Politico
Covered California enrollment grows slightly amid nationwide ACA decline
San Francisco Chronicle
Opinion: What John Oliver didn't mention about single-payer healthcare
The Federalist
Consumer groups and unions try again to block the AbbVie and Allergan merger
Stat News
Sen. Daines backs bill capping out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D
Missoula Current
Opinion: An overworked nurse is a dangerous nurse
Antelope Valley Press
UPMC faced no financial damages
Altoona Mirror
Atlantic Health System, CentraState announce clinical affiliation
NJBiz
What we can all learn from nurses
Forbes
Sanofi to work on coronavirus vaccine
MarketWatch
Rev. Al Sharpton criticizes surprise billing proposal in speech to SC voters
The Post and Courier
What's next for Cerner's Bannister development after standstill with Kansas City?
The Kansas City Star
Dad's cancer battle shapes healthcare policy for Texas candidate for Senate
KRQE

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on February 18

HealthLeaders Media Staff, February 18, 2020
U.S. health officials say coronavirus may become a constant threat similar to flu
KCAU
This California father lost his wife during childbirth. Now he's taking action
CNN
Opinion: New Medicaid state waivers, a pathway for healthcare reform
The Washington Times
She didn't want a pelvic exam. She received one anyway.
The New York Times
Feds fault York Hospital for letting doctor help deliver his grandchild
Seacoastonline.com
There's no one-size-fits-all for physician bodies. Why don't ads for trendy medical scrubs reflect that?
Stat News
'We can't afford healthcare': U.S. hospital workers fight for higher wages
The Guardian
Kansas Medicaid expansion blocked, supporters frustrated and lawmakers considering 'nuclear option'
Shawnee Mission Post
Washington needs more sexual trauma nurses, but who trains them becomes a statewide debate
The Seattle Times
At rural healthcare conference, GOP speakers laud types of programs that President Trump's budget would cut
The Daily Yonder
Florida doctor charged with $26M in Medicaid, Medicare fraud
The Hill
New federal policy means fewer Kentuckians will get live-saving liver transplants
Lexington Herald Leader
'On the brink': Trump's push for Medicaid transparency could worsen rural hospital crisis
NBC News

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on February 17

HealthLeaders Media Staff, February 17, 2020
The health system we'd have if economists ran things
The New York Times
As Biden sinks, Bloomberg becomes ACA protector
Forbes
John Oliver slams 'Medicare for All' critics in powerful monologue
Mashable
Coming home: Meet the new leader of Louisiana's Department of Health Courtney Phillips
The News Star
New Jersey Power 100: No. 5: Robert Garrett
NJBiz
Facing doctor shortage, California eyes more authority for nurse practitioners
Times of San Diego
Medicaid standoff: Trump plan to tighten oversight of states draws objections
The Wall Street Journal
Doctor was gay bashed at Brooklyn hospital, suit claims
New York Post
Mississippi hospital owner says he earned millions in federal money
Associated Press
Medicaid rule leaves up to $2.5B at risk in Bay State
Gloucester Daily Times
Opinion: Being a successful physician is taking ownership for the patient's concerns
Billings Gazette

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on February 12

HealthLeaders Media Staff, February 12, 2020
CDC and San Diego hospital errors led to US coronavirus patient being sent back to military base, health official says
CNN
The doctors who bill patients while they're unconscious
The Atlantic
'Silver loading' cured insurers' ACA losses: Government
Bloomberg Law
Methodist Health joining Deaconess Health System
WFIE
Tenet Healthcare, Desert Regional Medical Center to pay $1.4M to settle cardiac lawsuit
Associated Press
Evergreen Park doctor's suicide note details regret over vaccination practices
CBS Chicago
Proposed Medicaid changes could drastically cut funding for Texas hospitals
San Antonio Express-News
Opinion: What's old is new: Patients want good new days in healthcare
The Hill
Budget report: Idaho Medicaid expansion going 'remarkably smoothly'
KTVB
Pay is higher for rural physicians, New England Journal article says
The Daily Yonder
Opinion: Why ACA supporters should favor the Trump administration's Medicaid block grant proposal
Forbes

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