Information technology
Advanced EHR use shows potential to lower patient costs | EHRIntelligence.comAdvanced EHR use could lead to significant savings per patient, showing promise for an eventual return on investment, according to a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care.
Telehealth growth second only to Uber and Lyft | Forbes
News that telehealth companies Teladoc and Avizia attracted tens of millions of dollars in funding is the latest example of the seriousness investors are placing on growth of healthcare on demand.
Pharmaceuticals
FDA raises concerns over Valeant's eye drop | ReutersValeant Pharmaceuticals said on Friday U.S. regulators have raised concerns over a new eye drop manufactured at a Bausch + Lomb facility in Florida. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in a complete response letter regarding the eye drop for a type of glaucoma, raised concerns over Current Good Manufacturing Practice at the unit.
Biogen shock: CEO resigns as revenue tops expectations | Boston Business Journal
As Biogen reported second-quarter, forecast-beating revenue of $2.9 billion, the Cambridge, Mass., drugmaker also announced the departure of CEO George Scangos. He served in the role for six years and led the introduction of six new products, including the top-selling multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera. He will remain CEO until Biogen's board finds a replacement.
Safety, quality and clinical practice
Diabetes linked to risk of mental health hospitalization in young adults: study | Kaiser Health NewsYoung people with diabetes were four times more likely to be hospitalized for mental health or substance use treatment in 2014 than were young adults without the disease, according to a recent study that shines a harsh light on the psychological toll the disease can take on this group.
Texas hospitals to get more than $9.5 million to expand healthcare workforce | Dallas Morning News
Fort Worth's Texas Christian University is one of 19 organizations in the state that will receive federal funding to bolster training for healthcare professionals. More than $9.5 million in grants will be distributed to hospitals, health systems and other groups statewide.
Physicians
Medical groups push to water down requirements for disclosing industry ties | StatNearly 100 national and state medical societies from around the U.S. are backing a Senate bill that would exempt drug and device makers from reporting payments made to doctors for receiving continuing medical education, or CME, sessions, medical journals, or textbooks. Among them are the American Medical Association and the American College of Cardiology.
