The University of Virginia Medical Center is ranked as the "best" hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report, but the hospital is among the worst when it comes to suing patients for unpaid medical bills. More
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A recent study finds that overtreatment of older adults for Type 2 diabetes is common, harmful, and preventable. More
Why aren't private insurers prosecuting people who commit fraud? Because it would hurt their bottom line, a ProPublica investigation finds. More
If you buy something you don't need at a high discount, does that make it a good deal? Why patients should be wary of Groupons for medical imaging. More
Does the supply of NICU beds correspond to the need for intensive care? Or are some infants being placed in the NICU when less intensive care would be safer? More
Two stories in the recent news demonstrate how hospitals and debt collection agencies will go to extreme lengths to get the money they believe they are owed. More
On the Institute for Healthcare Improvement blog, Dr. Terry Fulmer, President of The John A. Hartford Foundation, explains why tackling medication overload is essential for older adults. More
From high-tech fitness trackers, to genome sequencing, to pill delivery services, health care startups are booming in popularity. But in their quest to "disrupt" health care, these startups are missing a key point. More
How undisclosed conflicts of interest may have put millions of pregnant and postpartum women at risk... More
Recent developments in research on financial conflicts of interest in medicine are helping health care watchdogs hold health professionals and institutions accountable for their financial relationships with industry. Read on! More
Our piecemeal approach to health information exchange hasn't worked in most places in the US. How do we get on a better path? More
Health care providers still have a long way to go when it comes to reducing preventable harm, especially harm from medications. More
Overuse of antibiotics and some over-the-counter medications can have serious consequences, especially for older patients. More
What can communities gain from investing in nutrition, housing, and transportation services? A new "Return on Investment Calculator" can help organizations answer that question. More
As the University of Kansas Hospital prepares to proudly unveil their new proton beam machine, they should also be preparing to answer some tough questions about the cost and effectiveness of this therapy. More
When it comes to avoiding low-value care, doctors are just like the rest of us... More
What is the potential impact of trainees spending so little time on direct patients care? More
What are the potential consequences of widespread testing for preclinical Alzheimer's Disease? More
When you're facing a serious illness, navigating the health care system can be just as difficult as managing your physical health. In the latest edition of NPR's Life Kit series, Shannon Brownlee and other experts provide tips on how patients can maintain control over their health care in stressful situations. More