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Survey: Execs predict quick return on population health investments
New KPMG analysis shows that 20% of respondents believe that health IT and data investments will deliver returns in just one to two years.
Jan. 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How strained physicians are handling the Medicaid reimbursement drop
"It is really much more cost-effective to see poor patients for free than to get involved with the Medicaid bureaucracy," says one general internist.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 21, 2015 -
Health system sues KPMG over 'one of the largest reported adjustments in history'
Singing River Health System—the same system embroiled in a pension scandal—claims that the accounting firm's negligence caused an $88-million mistake.
Jan. 21, 2015 -
FDA
Controversial 'Me-Too' drugs good for the bottom line?
Redundancy may have its benefits, for patients and providers.
By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2015 -
Without Tenet, Waterbury Hospital cutting employees, services
The hospital's dire predictions of what would happen without a Tenet acquisition seem to be coming true.
By Katie Bo Williams , Heather Caspi • Jan. 16, 2015 -
Singing River Health System trustees refuse to resign in pension crisis
SRHS has been involved in an ongoing scandal due to its plan to liquidate its pension plan and its admission that it had stopped contributing to the plan in 2009.
By Heather Caspi • Jan. 16, 2015 -
Hospital hiring continues in 2015
How significant has the impact of Medicaid expansion been on hiring practices?
Jan. 14, 2015 -
Trinity, Heritage join to create massive ACO
Given its recent merger with St. Francis, what does nonprofit titan Trinity have up its sleeve next?
Jan. 14, 2015 -
Q4 M&A activity soars
High levels of healthcare M&A last year are likely to be followed by an even more lively deal-flow in 2015. Which sector will lead?
Jan. 14, 2015 -
Does VC involvement undermine interoperability?
While the healthcare industry is desperately seeking interoperability, investors may have the opposite incentive.
Jan. 14, 2015 -
Survey: Resident physicians flooded with job solicitations
High demand means hospitals will have to step up their hiring game.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 13, 2015 -
New Steve Brill book labels UPMC 'world's most profit-oriented nonprofit'
The "Bitter Pill" journalist takes UPMC to task as part of his new book on healthcare costs.
By Katie Bo Williams , Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 12, 2015 -
Crittenton to join Ascension Health: A culture clash in the making?
Crittenton may be assuring its financial future with this move, but the transition could have a significant impact on physicians and patients.
Jan. 7, 2015 -
Could the non-profit hospital model fade away?
The ongoing controversy surrounding Prime/Daughters of Charity raises some questions about the future of not-for-profits.
Jan. 7, 2015 -
Study: Hospital Compare site influences hospital pricing
Could Medicare’s Hospital Compare reporting system be giving purchasers leverage?
Jan. 6, 2015 -
CA attorney general's office to hold hearings over Prime, Daughters of Charity
The controversy continues.
By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Walgreens quietly cuts ties with three ACOs
What does this mean for the future involvement of Walgreens in ACO partnerships?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The 5 biggest successes and 5 biggest failures of 2014
A glimpse at the most outstanding ups and downs of this year in healthcare.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 23, 2014 -
MA state imposes $1,000-per-week penalty on Steward Health Care System
The fine is the state's response to the organization's unwillingness to hand over 2013 financial information.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Saint Francis and Trinity Health announce merger
Two non-profits with differing charity care approaches tie the knot, leaving their joint indigent care offerings in doubt.
Dec. 18, 2014 -
257K Meaningful Use providers face payment reductions
Medicare-eligible providers who don't successfully attest to meeting MU standards by December could see reimbursement cuts of up to 5%.
Dec. 18, 2014 -
HHS to give $665M to innovative states
Awards will go to organizations that show they improve quality, affordability and accessibility.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Hospital price growth rises with cost of inpatient care
What does the increase mean to hospitals and patients?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Baylor Scott & White joins Cleveland Clinic affiliate network
The network-expansion trend continues with a fusion of talent from the largest non-profit system in Texas.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Study: Docs spend more when they train in pricier locales
Where a physician does his or her residency has an impact on spending down the line.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 16, 2014
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