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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published a study which found patients were more likely to view their providers as trustworthy if the physician disclosed their specialty bias. A specialty bias refers to a physician's preference of recommending surgery…

The American College of Surgeons re-verified Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital’s Level 1 trauma center for adults and children.

North America is a leading player in the infection control market, with Canada trailing closely behind, based on a Persistence Market Research report, according to medGadget.

The Senate must compromise on legislation to accelerate the drug approval process or it will run out of time to pass the package of bills, according to STAT.

Fueled by either fear or ego, many in the medical community, physicians and other providers, often engage in medical turf wars, which may deter from quality patient care, according to Physician's Money Digest.

Healthcare providers are prescribing less opioids due to the increasing awareness, and , the prevalence of opioid use and misuse, according to Medscape's "Opioid Abuse and Misuse: Providers and Patients Speak Up."

Binghamton (N.Y.) University, State University of New York students created an application that aids in reducing readmission rates, according to News-Medical.

Nano Textile developed technology that prevents bacteria growth on natural and synthetic fibers, according to a News-Medical report.

American Medical Association Executive VP and CEO James L. Madara, MD, said technological advancements may often disrupt practices, which may hinder patient outcomes and satisfaction, according to HealthCare IT News.

The Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee passed a $161.9 billon spending bill for fiscal year 2017, according to McKnight's.