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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an increase in the number of new HIV infections in rural Indiana county, according to CNN.

A batch of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile in Shelby County, Ind. No human cases have been found yet, according to FOX59.

Researchers in Finland published a study claiming antibiotics can effectively treat appendicitis without the need for surgery, according to the New York Times.

A new study, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, examines patient receptiveness to attempts to increase engagement in preventing healthcare-associated infections.

Although hospital-associated infections have slightly reduced, the antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing a lot of these infections are preventable. Currently, the healthcare industry spends between $36 billion and $45 billion annually.

With health issues on the rise, patients need to be motivated by physicians to care about their health. Providers must be aware of the vital role technology plays in increasing patient engagement, according to Validic.

Here are the top 10 states with highest number of total monthly Medicaid and CHIP enrollees, as of March 2015, according to Kaiser Family Foundation's State Health Facts.

Trust for America's Health, Infectious Diseases Society of America and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Center for Health Security released a report recommending system-wide preparedness for emerging infections.

The chikungunya virus was previously only found in certain parts of the world, but the virus is currently spreading across the globe, according to VOA News.

Michael Handler, MD, a hospital leader and expert in patient safety, outlined ways to enhance patient safety in his keynote presentation at the second annual Vijay Babu Rayudu Quality & Patient Safety Day program at the UMKC School of Medicine…