Top news today: Med adherence could save $8.3B in healthcare costs

	LinkedIn TODAY The week's top news, tailored for you Hi Alma, check out the top 5 news articles for you this week See all headlines Want the latest news? Follow us @LinkedInToday Med adherence could save $8.3B in healthcare costs fiercehealthcare.com - Faithful adherence to prescribed medication regimens by the nation's diabetics could save an estimated $8.3 billion in annual healthcare costs, according to a study published in the August Health Affairs. Trending in Hospital & Health Care, Pharmaceuticals and within the following companies Kaiser Permanente TriWest Healthcare Alliance Express Scripts The rise and rise of retail clinics: a growing site for primary care, everywhere healthpopuli.com - There were nearly 6 million patient visits to retail health clinics in 2009. Such visits to retail clinics rose four-fold between 2007 and 2009, according to a RAND study published in the September 2012 issue of Health Affairs.... Trending in Hospital & Health Care, Biotechnology and within the following companies Walgreens Welch Allyn University of Western Sydney Research 'raises male pill hope' bbc.co.uk - Scientists believe they are a step closer in the difficult journey towards developing a male contraceptive pill, after successful studies in mice. Hospital Records Link C. Diff To 2 Times More Deaths Than Federal Estimates Indicate kaiserhealthnews.org - UA USA TODAY investigation shows that C. diff is far more prevalent than federal reports suggest. Trending within the following company Variety of factors lead to 'chronic' ED overcrowding at VA, report finds fiercehealthcare.com - The Memphis VA Medical Center's emergency department length of stay is "far below the VHA standard," and suffers from "chronic" overcrowding, according to a report released by the VA's Office of Inspector...   SEE MORE ON LINKEDIN TODAY   Better. Faster. The New LinkedIn Mobile App for iPhone and Android. You are receiving Today emails weekly. Change to daily or unsubscribe This email was intended for Alma Lopez. Learn how this information helps us protect your security. © 2012, LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct., Mountain View, CA 94043, USA