John Hancock, one of the oldest and largest North American life insurers, will stop underwriting traditional life insurance and instead sell only interactive policies that track fitness and health data through wearable devices and smartphones, the comp…
The annual report on the health of the nation finds death rates are up for five of the leading 12 causes of death. Teen birth and smoking rates have been cut in half. Medscape Medical News
Medical students held meetings across the United States on Monday and seek to overcome legislative barrier on firearm safety research. Medscape Medical News
More patients are recording doctor’s appointments with or without permission. Medscape Reader Polls
A good way to recharge your brain at work might be with a short bout of exercise that doesn’t require much concentration, according to a small study from Japan. Reuters Health Information
A good way to recharge your brain at work might be with a short bout of exercise that doesn’t require much concentration, according to a small study from Japan. Reuters Health Information
High-functioning clinical care teams have tremendous potential to promote clinician well-being and improve patient outcomes, according to the National Academy of Medicine. Medscape Medical News
More than one quarter of US clinicians reported having recorded visits for patient use in the past, and many more clinicians and patients would be willing to do so in the future, a survey has found. Medscape Medical News
The AMA cited a ‘groundswell of opposition’ to a proposed payment change for routine office visits, joining other medical groups and AARP in criticizing the CMS proposal. Medscape Medical News
For the first time, the American Medical Association has given the idea a full hearing. Medscape Reader Polls
Canada’s TELUS Health is joining forces with London-based AI company Babylon to bring virtual medical services, including video consultations, to Canadians who do not have a family doctor or are in rural locations far from a clinic. Reuters Health In…
Kry, the best-funded digital health care start-up in Europe, said on Friday it would expand into France later this month with its smartphone-based app that connects patients to doctors for advice, prescriptions and medical referrals. Reuters Health I…
The US District Court judge reportedly was sympathetic to a bid to invalidate the law. Medscape Medical News
New codes will help physicians bill for population healthcare, care coordination services, and at-home patient monitoring. Medscape Medical News
New codes will help physicians bill for population healthcare, care coordination services, and at-home patient monitoring. Medscape Medical News
Unproven treatment clinics may be one of the most exasperating trends in healthcare today. Medscape Reader Polls
Unproven treatment clinics may be one of the most exasperating trends in healthcare today. Medscape Reader Polls
The FDA is advising people to avoid any food or drink with liquid nitrogen added when you buy it. WebMD Health News
Climbers who take zolpidem at high altitude may put their performance and safety at risk, a new study from Europe suggests. Reuters Health Information
Draft guidance from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening all pregnant and postpartum women for perinatal depression risk; at risk women should be referred for counseling. Medscape Medical News
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