Tag Archives: Care

Cancer doctor shortage 'puts care at risk'

A shortage of cancer doctors will hamper the ability of the NHS to provide cutting-edge care, experts are warning. A Royal College of Radiologists census of 62 major UK cancer centres found more than 7.5% of consultant posts were vacant, with services maintained only by large amounts of overtime. It said this was unsustainable and… Read More: Cancer doctor shortage 'puts care at risk' »

Maine companies send workers to Boston for health care at 'fraction of the cost' – Press Herald

The same medical procedure can cost up to three or four times as much in Maine as it does in Boston, prompting some Maine companies that fund their own employee health insurance plans to send workers down to Boston for major operations. But some health care analysts have warned against that strategy, saying it only… Read More: Maine companies send workers to Boston for health care at… »

When EHRs lack interoperability, investing in big data analytics can help smooth the path toward value-based care

ORLANDO – Data can be a wonderful means through which health leaders can improve their business performance and boost care quality for their patient populations, and it’s a must when transitioning to value-based care. But a high volume of data can get confusing, especially if a health system utilizes multiple electronic health records. One possible… Read More: When EHRs lack interoperability, investing in big data analytics can… »

Direct And Unfiltered: John Dingell’s Popular Health Care Tweets

Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Former Rep. John Dingell, who died Thursday, was known for his strong opinions during his nearly 60 years in Congress. And even after leaving Congress, he continued to express his views through a lively, partisan — and sometimes earthy — Twitter account that attracted a… Read More: Direct And Unfiltered: John Dingell’s Popular Health Care Tweets »