The Advisory Board eyes merger with Evolent Health amid public struggles
The news comes less than three weeks after the consultant and IT vendor fended off a takeover by Elliott Management Corp. Powered by WPeMatico
Health Catalyst launches Bloomberg-like decision support system
The new Leading Wisely tool combines data analytics from IT systems enterprise-wide to help hospital leaders develop more informed strategies. Powered by WPeMatico
Former AHRQ chief says Trump's 'threatening change' is an opportunity to fix the agency
Health services and primary care researchers may gain a safe haven from political action and bickering, says Andrew Bindman. Powered by WPeMatico
FBI alert: Cybercriminals targeting FTP servers to compromise health data
When servers are configured to allow anonymous access, hackers can infiltrate an organization and launch a cyberattack. Powered by WPeMatico
Kid suffers third-degree burns after DIY slime project – ABC News
The Mountaineer Echo Kid suffers third-degree burns after DIY slime projectABC NewsA Massachusetts mother said her fifth-grader suffered severe burns after playing with homemade slime, a project she said she’s done with her daughter many times before without incident. Siobhan Quinn said her 11-year-old daughter, Kathleen, endured …11-year-old girl’s hands covered in third-degree burns after making ...
April the pregnant giraffe didn't kick the vet — but she tried – CNET
CNET April the pregnant giraffe didn’t kick the vet — but she triedCNETApril the Giraffe may be getting a little tired of waiting for baby to arrive, but no, she didn’t successfully kick her veterinarian, “Dr. Tim,” who came to check on her on Monday. Pregnant April has been in the spotlight since a live ...
For babies, breastfeeding is still best, even if it doesn't make them smarter (though it might) – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times For babies, breastfeeding is still best, even if it doesn’t make them smarter (though it might)Los Angeles TimesThere are lots of reasons why doctors encourage new mothers to breastfeed their babies. Compared with babies who get formula, babies who are breastfed are less likely to die as a result of infections, sudden ...
Carolinas HealthCare leverages nursing informatics to improve patient care, outcomes
The health system drastically reduced documentation time and number of clicks within its Cerner EHR after a three-year optimization project. Powered by WPeMatico
Accenture identifies three ways to close the gender pay and opportunity gap
New research from Accenture concludes technology can help women advance at work and help close the gender pay gap. Powered by WPeMatico
UPMC launches app-based ER telemedicine program for health plan members statewide
Even though emergency room professionals are providing video visits, the AnywhereCare app is actually intended for non-emergency ailments such as sore throats and respiratory illnesses. Powered by WPeMatico