Deep Dive: Page 10
Industry insights from our journalists
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The VA privatization debate: 5 things to know
As the nominee for VA secretary awaits his confirmation hearing, debate is heating up over how involved healthcare's private sector should be in the second-largest federal agency.
Tony Abraham • April 11, 2018 -
Is the doctor shortage problem overblown?
While supply is not keeping up with population growth, technology and use of non-physicians may ease any shortfall.
Meg Bryant • April 11, 2018 -
Insurers bracing to hike premiums in 2019 and beyond
Despite worries about the individual market, consumers may not be running for the exits just yet.
David Lim • April 4, 2018 -
Facing inventory problems, hospitals automate their supply chains
Hospitals are tapping into supply chain best practices to fix the lack of visibility and highly manual processes aggravating healthcare costs.
Craig Guillot • April 3, 2018 -
GE, Medtronic among those linking with hospitals for value-based care
Manufacturers are putting their money where their mouth is — tying payment to real outcomes.
Meg Bryant • March 29, 2018 -
Payers use data to flag those at greatest risk of opioid abuse
The idea is to pinpoint patients most likely to become addicted and help prevent opioid abuse before it starts.
Les Masterson • March 26, 2018 -
AMA CEO: Digital health inches forward but needs direction
"Eventually somebody — and it's doubtful that'll be the AMA — is going to have to be a certifying body," Dr. James Madara told Healthcare Dive.
Jeff Byers • March 22, 2018 -
HIMSS18 wrap-up: The cloud takes center stage for EHRs
"External data as a macro theme is unavoidable," Vijay Venkatesan, chief data officer at Providence St. Joseph Health, told Healthcare Dive.
Jeff Byers • March 15, 2018 -
More employers go direct to providers, sidestepping payers
A recent survey found that only 6% of employers contract directly with providers now, but 22% are considering it for 2019.
Les Masterson • March 14, 2018 -
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Right to Try fails amid warning from regulators, patient groups
Backers of the bill, like President Trump and the Koch brothers, faced off against major patient groups and some regulators.
David Lim • March 14, 2018 -
Intermountain opens its digital front door
The system recently launched a "virtual hospital," bringing together 35 telehealth programs.
Jeff Byers • March 13, 2018 -
Hospitals eye concierge medicine to lure patients, boost revenue
A program at Massachusetts General Hospital features 24/7 direct access to physicians via telephone or email, a stress technician/lifestyle coach and exercise demonstrations.
Meg Bryant • March 9, 2018 -
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HIMSS18: Separating AI hype from reality
Mayo Clinic CIO Christopher Ross and James Golden, managing director of PwC Health Advisory, debated whether AI is overhyped to a standing room-only crowd.
Jeff Byers • March 7, 2018 -
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HIMSS18: Eric Schmidt says future of healthcare lies in 'killer apps'
The former Google executive chairman gave a standing-room only crowd at the annual health IT convention in Las Vegas his predictions on the future of the space.
Jeff Byers and Kim Dixon • March 6, 2018 -
Trump backs lawsuit against opioid companies
Bipartisan lawmakers are also working on a bill allowing more physicians to prescribe medication-assisted treatment and a restriction on prescriptions.
David Lim • March 2, 2018 -
4 questions on Uber's new healthcare platform
There are potentially billions in savings, but little real evidence exists so far.
Jeff Byers and Shannon Muchmore • March 2, 2018 -
HIMSS18: 11 hand-picked sessions to check out
A guide to what and who you'll see in Las Vegas this year.
Jeff Byers • March 1, 2018 -
CVS, Aetna go to Congress to defend proposed merger
CVS is expected to argue that the merger will allow for better-integrated patient care by enabling pharmacists, equipped with both prescription and medical information, to play a bigger role between physician visits.
David Lim • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Trump short-term health plan may spur more ACA exits
The impact of the individual mandate repeal and higher premiums could inflate a shift out of ACA plans.
David Lim • Feb. 23, 2018 -
How the cloud is opening strategic doors for more hospitals
"There is the ability to see data from different locations without having to set up extensive networks and network security protocols," says AHIMA's Kathy Downing.
Meg Bryant • Feb. 22, 2018 -
Anthem's cost-cutting drive riles providers
The payer said the E/M payment cut is one way to reduce costs for its members and employer clients, but critics say the change may require patients to return for another doctor visit.
Les Masterson • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Hospitals look inward, add C-suite officer to boost staff wellness
"It starts with culture, but it’s also about the practical, tactical time in your day," says Edward Ellison, chief medical director and chairman of Southern California Permanente Medical Group.
Meg Bryant • Feb. 20, 2018 -
Athenahealth tries to 'flip the script' with platform bet
"Our aspiration and the reason I’m still around is because I want to build a platform company," CEO Jonathan Bush told Healthcare Dive.
Jeff Byers • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Amazon could shake up healthcare supply chains
While its ambitions aren't well known, the company’s famous (or infamous) disruption could find an entry point in hospital supply chains for a few reasons.
Jeff Byers and Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 14, 2018 -
3 reasons evidence-based policy is hard
Academics and policymakers gave advice on the challenges to making evidence-based policy at a recent healthcare conference.
Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 9, 2018
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