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Improving the percentage has the potential to lower costs for patients and the overall healthcare system.
Even though it didn't identify any actual misuse of the information, Beacon is offering affected patients access to free identity monitoring.
Annual Institute & Expo June 7 to 9 in Austin.
Uncertainty remains around what resources states may need and whether they will receive adequate federal support.
It's not clear how many patient records might have been exposed; company has more than 4.8 million customers in 12 states, Puerto Rico.
One-time award to 40,000 employees reinforces ownership in the company and its future, Cigna says.
Two entities have signed a letter of intent; details of agreement to be finalized over the next 90 days, hospital says.
The influx is prompting more clinicians to rethink the fast-paced emergency room, where default is do everything possible to extend life.
Declining delivery numbers combined with an ongoing nursing staff shortage in the state spelled fate of OB department, hospital says.
Data showed that the average primary care salary that was offered at placement rose from $207,041 in 2015 to $229,734.