President Donald Trump declared February American Heart Month this Thursday in a tradition that stretches back 54 years.

Researchers might be jumping the gun when publishing interim results of randomized trials, according to new information out of Dartmouth University. In roughly 20 percent of cases, results differ significantly by the time final numbers are published.

Most physicians don’t believe accountable care organizations (ACOs) or bundled payment programs will effectively drive down America’s burdensome healthcare costs, according to a survey released this month by Leavitt Partners.

The implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was associated with an 11.9 percent decrease in average out-of-pocket spending, including a 21.4 percent decrease in the lowest-income group, according to a study of more than 80,000 U.S. adults.

Two diabetes research programs have received short-term funding patches of $37.5 million each to continue operating through March 31, but several groups are warning the lack of permanent funding could stall innovation and delay new research which could help the more than 100 million Americans who have diabetes or prediabetes.

Two weeks after CMS rolled out a proposal to expand MRI coverage options for patients with unapproved implantable devices, researchers in the field are optimistic—but remain critical.

The U.S. Senate confirmed former Eli Lilly executive Alex Azar as the next HHS secretary Jan. 24, with seven Democrats joining all but one Republican in a 55-43 vote.

Abbott announced on Jan. 24 worldwide sales of $7.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017, a 42.3 percent growth year over year.