For almost two years, Americans have lived in limbo — not knowing if the 2,770-page health reform law would forever change how we conduct the business of health care. This week, we found out that an ...

Empire BlueCross BlueShield to open new headquarters in Midtown Peconic Bay Medical Center gets $5M donation for expanded ED Speaker Adams outlines $8.7 million plan to increase funding for senior ...

Healthcare is experiencing a profound transformation driven by two major forces: consumerism and a critical shortage of caregivers. Today’s patients expect more personalized, efficient, and convenient ...

At a time of great change in health care in this country, Independent Health's Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) pilot program has caught the attention of national researchers who will evaluate the ...

The healthcare industry is changing rapidly. Today’s patients want more than just clinical treatment—they need personalized support and options that adapt to their lives and needs. The Fast Company ...

Reducing Time to Antibiotic Administration for Febrile Neutropenia in the Emergency Department Oncology practices may serve as the primary health provider for patients with cancer and the so-called ...

Oncology practices often serve as the “medical home” for patients but may not have systems to support all aspects of patient-centered care. We piloted a new set of oncology medical home standards that ...

When Senate Bill 279 was introduced, it was easy to see how people could be swayed by the permissive language that seems to encourage and empower nurse practitioners. The bill would allow them to ...

As part of an initiative to improve patient care, Fan Free Clinic three years ago started a diabetes wellness program that included an hour each week of one-on-one time with patients to go over their ...

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