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Company says discussions are in a preliminary stage, there is no timeline established for the exploration. Meanwhile, CHS spin-off Quorum Health Corp, faces a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders.
Researcher developing device similar to pregnancy test; blood or urine is placed on plastic sheet or in a cassette that shows results.
Administrators and clinicians must work together so providers can understand their role, where they can make an impact, Michael Blackman, MD, says.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare system is back online after an almost three-week shutdown of computer systems and electronic services following a crippling cyberattack.
In this year's presidential campaign, health care has taken a back seat. But one issue appears to be breaking through - the rising cost of prescription drugs.
With earlier withdrawals of UnitedHealth, HealthyCT from exchange, state would have been left with a single carrier, Anthem.
Transaction is expected to cut more than $10 million in annual interest, lead to gains of $125 million in present value savings, system says.
As many as 1.4 million seniors survive a stay in the ICU every year; most go home, with varying degrees of disability.
New research shows race and geography prevent some of the most vulnerable from obtaining effective treatments, including powerful anti-coagulant that can break up the clot causing the stroke.
After addressing inefficiencies in three common procedures, patients care improved and costs fell by up to 11 percent, results showed.