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Congress Bans Pharmacist ‘Gag Orders’ On Drug Prices
Pharmacists will no longer have to keep it a secret when the cash price for a prescription is less than what someone would pay using their insurance plan.
Healthcare Continues Adding Jobs; Unemployment Hits 49 Year Low
The unemployment rate is at a 49 year low, and healthcare’s steady and consistent job growth is one factor as to why.
80,000 Flu Deaths Reported in the U.S. in 2017
900,000 Americans were hospitalized and 80,000 Americans, including a record-breaking 180 children, died from the flu during the 2017-2018 season.
Health Data Breaches Are on the Rise
Healthcare data breaches are trending upward, rising from 199 reported incidents in 2010 to 344 reported incidents in 2017.
Majority of Patients Review Healthcare Experiences Online
51% of Americans surveyed said they share their personal healthcare experiences online via social media and review sites, such as Yelp, Google, and Facebook.
Healthcare Jobs Grow for the 95th Month in a Row
When it comes to jobs, the healthcare sector remains strong, accounting for 16.5% of the total jobs added in the U.S. in August.
Tech Startups Zero in On Healthcare
Y Combinator’s Demo Day saw the launch of giants such as Dropbox and Airbnb, and now a quarter of this year’s featured tech startups fall into the bio space, including healthcare.
Where the Healthcare Jobs Are
What states are your best bet for finding a job in healthcare? We break down the places with the most openings, as well as popular positions in each.
Energy-Hog Hospitals: When They Start Thinking Green, They See Green
The health care sector is responsible for nearly 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions. That’s a good enough reason to go green, but it can also reduce costs.
The Best Hospitals, As Ranked by Specialty
If you work in a hospital setting, do you work at one of the best? The annual list of the Best Hospitals in the United States is out, and here are the winners.