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By Jessica Davis | 03:22 pm | November 09, 2016
In its annual report to Congress, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT touts widespread EHR usage and an increase in health information exchange. But the agency says there's still work do be done to make true interoperability a success.  
By Bernie Monegain | 02:52 pm | November 09, 2016
The defeated Democratic presidential candidate says that women will shatter the glass ceiling sooner than many now think.
By Jessica Davis | 11:34 am | November 09, 2016
The president-elect promises to repeal Obamacare, hand over Medicaid reigns to state officials and allow individuals to deduct health insurance premiums from taxes, among others.
By Tom Sullivan | 11:24 am | November 09, 2016
The president-elect made bold campaign promises to repeal the Affordable Care Act. But even with a Republican-led House and Senate, how quickly can he make that happen?
By Henry Powderly | 11:17 am | November 09, 2016
Share your thoughts on what the president-elect will bring to the industry.
By Jane Sarasohn-Kahn | 10:24 am | November 09, 2016
Maybe it's time for a discussion about what people want from the U.S. healthcare system.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 03:30 pm | November 07, 2016
Fitch Ratings said Clinton’s proposals would be good in the short-term but are uncertain over time, while Trump has said too little beyond his intention to repeal the Affordable Care Act. 
By Tom Sullivan | 01:09 pm | November 07, 2016
A startling number of respondents to a new poll support the idea of the government providing an insurance option to compete with commercial plans, though researchers said those people might be swayed. 
By Jack McCarthy | 10:50 am | November 07, 2016
Researchers said that testing for venous thromboembolisms can be both an unnecessary expense and in some cases harmful to patients. 
By Jack McCarthy | 10:33 am | November 07, 2016
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is building on the program after a pilot with the YMCA of USA reduced costs by $2,650 per participant.