DJ Patil argues that Trumpcare would threaten the country's ability to leverage data to advance medical science, particularly in the fight against major diseases like cancer.
U.S. CTO Todd Park (File photo: Institute of Medicine) The federal government is witnessing the emergence of a “data-powered revolution in health care,” thanks in part to the money…
The Sunshine Act was introduced in 2010 to illuminate the financial relationships the health care industry has with doctors and teaching hospitals, but the launch of the Open…
The Senate confirmed Sylvia Mathews Burwell Thursday to replace Katherine Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Burwell received her HHS nomination from President Obama after serving as…
The Department of Health and Human Services announced today recent efforts to make hospitals less harmful for patients are driving “historic improvements.” Since HHS started the Partnership for…
As millions flocked to healthcare.gov to research insurance options and sign up for plans under the Affordable Care Act, many experienced major issues with the site —…
The White House laid out President Obama’s record and proposals for cutting spending as he continues talks with Republican congressional leaders over the pending “fiscal cliff.” Of…