2016 is almost in the bag and while some have been awaiting its end, the editors at Healthcare Dive threw caution to the wind to put together an assemblage of 13 articles that really stood out this year. Whether it's by a roaring fire or in a basement avoiding your family this holiday season, we hope you enjoy this collection. Go ahead and smash that bookmark button.
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4 forces that will influence medical cost trends in 2017
Consumers are increasingly likely to seek treatment at retail clinics, which will lead to increasing utilization and inflate costs in the future. Read More >>
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Physician burnout: What can be done
Physician morale is on the decline as providers deal with more paperwork and regulatory hurdles than they ever have before. Creating a sense of camaraderie can help to combat workplace dissatisfaction. Read More >>
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Hospitals are finding new apps to tackle an old problem: Patient no-shows
While Uber and Lyft are often talked about, other companies are also helping to drive down the average $3 million annual cost of no-shows. Read More >>
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GIS maps hospital efforts to healthier populations
EHRs alone don’t tell the whole story to mitigate population health risks. Read More >>
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Happy patient, healthy hospital: Taking a cue from the hospitality industry
“Patient experience is not about smiling or putting mints on pillows," says hospitality consultant Paul Westbrook. Read More >>
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Where should digital health elevator pitches really start?
Health2047's Jack Stockert discusses origin stories and their implications for the healthcare industry. Read More >>
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Taming the EHR beast: 7 tips to reduce administrative task time
Allowing physicians to practice their workflows with simulated scenarios can build confidence in EHR use and speed up tasks. Read More >>
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7 ways hospitals can reduce staffing costs without jeopardizing quality
It’s important for hospital financial leaders to manage costs on an ongoing basis, rather than in “big bunches” when a crisis comes along. Read More >>
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Interoperability is a four-letter word: Inching toward true exchange
The systems may need to talk to each other but the industry needs to engage the same conversation. ONC's Dr. Vindell Washington, athenahealth's Jonathan Bush, and AMA's Steven Stack weigh in. Read More >>
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How is IoT changing healthcare
While the space is still on the come up, regulatory integration will likely start stepping into the healthcare IoT world. Read More >>
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'Doctorpreneurs' breathing new life into healthcare seed funding
Instead of building something that works great outside of healthcare, and trying to force-fit it into healthcare, innovators must take the opposite approach—working first with investors or partners. Read More >>
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How are algorithms changing healthcare?
“It’s not just about big data," says Apervita co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer Rick Halton. "It’s really small data that you’re putting into practice.” Read More >>
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Where new partnership opportunities are advancing public health efforts
Cooperation can help reduce the fragmentation in today’s healthcare delivery system. Read More >>