Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) Ascension Health begins layoffs in Michigan. Crain’s, February 20, 2018. Ascension Health Michigan is laying off employees after reporting a 78% decline in operating income. 2) U.S. FDA says recalls, destroys certain kratom-containing dietary… Read the rest »
The Michigan Automated Prescription System (“MAPS”) is going to merge with electronic medical record systems. We can help your practice stay on top of the latest healthcare news, rules, regulations and trends. Subscribe to stay current and up to date on important matters that will impact your practice. (To subscribe to our blog click here). In… Read the rest »
Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) State orders crackdown on McLaren Flint hospital’s water over Legionnaires’ concerns. Crain’s, February 14, 2017. MDHHS ordered independent water testing at McLaren Flint hospital after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. 2) Antitrust Rulings Put… Read the rest »
Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) IBM: Employees, not outsiders, are responsible for majority of cyber threats. Healthcare IT News, September 21, 2016. Healthcare employees open the door to theft, malware, ransomware and many other problems. 2) Mylan CEO Faces… Read the rest »
Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) National Health Spending to Surpass $10,000 a Person in 2016. The New York Times, July 13, 2016. Spending is expected to grow by an average of 5.8% per year until 2025. 2) Fewer than… Read the rest »
Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) FDA Panel Urges Mandatory Opioid Training for Doctors. The Wall Street Journal, May 4, 2016. An advisory panel endorsed mandatory training for doctors who prescribe opioid painkillers. 2) Anthem CFO to resign as insurer… Read the rest »
Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) Allegiance Health to join Henry Ford Health System. Crain’s, November 10, 2015. Allegiance Health of Jackson signed a letter of intent to join Henry Ford Health System. 2) Gene therapies offer dramatic promise but… Read the rest »
Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) Doctors, Hospitals Say ‘No’ to Obamacare Plans. U.S. News & World Report, November 4, 2015. Patients with Obamacare are learning that doctors and hospitals don’t have to agree to accept patients with the plan.… Read the rest »
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