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Ascension Health creates senior-care division
The move is expected to make Ascension Health the second-largest not-for-profit, long-term-care operator in the country.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014 -
Medicare triples bundled payments initiative
Does the program reduce systemic waste or does it create incentives for physicians to cut down on necessary care?
By Katie Bo Williams • July 31, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Tougher to get in than Harvard: The $100M Texas hospital where everyone wants to work
The new 100-bed hospital isn't affiliated with a health system in any way—and its entrepreneurial, specialist-driven model is setting it apart in an incredibly competitive market.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 things you need to know about Sovaldi
The new Hep C drug, infamously priced at $1,000 a pill, is changing the Medicare Part D landscape.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 30, 2014 -
How much does using the U.S. News 'Best Hospitals' branding cost providers?
Providers are facing increasing pressure for price transparency and some industry experts feel marketing costs should be treated the same as price-of-care data.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
One network to rule them all: The future of Mayo, Cleveland Clinic hospital affiliates
Both institutions are expanding their networks. Affiliated hospitals enjoy national branding and other benefits, but will they remain independent?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 30, 2014 -
New VA secretary faces big challenges
The appointment of the president's choice comes on the heels of a $17M-agency-overhaul bill expected to hit Obama's desk this week.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 30, 2014 -
Universal American backs off ACO model
The largest operator of Medicare accountable care organizations has exited three ACOs to date—with possibly more to come.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 29, 2014 -
President Obama slams tax-inversion mergers: 'An unpatriotic tax loophole'
Biopharma and healthcare companies have been ramping up these kinds of mergers in recent years.
By Sy Mukherjee • July 29, 2014 -
New pay model causes doctors to leave Mercy Health
Salaries and benefits are the biggest part of any health system's costs. Will targeting this component make enough of a budget difference for Mercy—and how many doctors is it losing in the process?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 29, 2014 -
How the ACA boosted revenue for two hospitals
At least two major publicly traded systems—LifePoint Hospitals and Universal Health Services—have seen their bottom lines rise under Obamacare.
By Sy Mukherjee • July 28, 2014 -
Medicare trustees: Hospital insurance fund solvent through 2030
Medicare's trustees have revised their projections for the Part A hospital insurance trust fund, now saying it will remain solvent for four years longer than previously expected.
By Sy Mukherjee • July 28, 2014 -
Michigan Blues medical homes create dramatic savings
Adult patients in Blues-designated PCMHs had a 27.5% lower rate of hospital stays for certain conditions over the last year—and that's not all.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 28, 2014 -
Massachusetts consumers get $15M ACA refund
The numbers suggest that the health insurance industry is adapting to the Medical Loss Ratio rule, and consumers are benefiting.
By Anne Zieger • July 28, 2014 -
Wisc. hospitals controlling costs better than national average
What are these hospitals doing right?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 25, 2014 -
Oregon's big Medicaid expansion strains system
Oregon was touted as a potential national model for Medicaid expansion, but is instead highlighting the national physician shortage.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 25, 2014 -
ACO enrollment expected to top 130M by 2017
But how is "accountable care organization" being defined?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Friday Dive: More threats to Obamacare, big settlements and major mergers
Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 25, 2014 -
Inpatient volume up for first time in several years
What factors are contributing to this encouraging trend?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 24, 2014 -
MGMA's leader becomes first CEO for Marshfield Clinic
Doctors established Marshfield Clinic nearly a century ago. Now, true to its roots, a physician is taking the helm of its new health system.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Worth the wait: Medicaid expansion lowers uncompensated care in MI
Enrollment surpassed the Healthy Michigan Plan's first-year target of 322,000 in only a few months.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 24, 2014 -
CMS may waive three-day requirement for nursing home coverage
Medicare is allowing dozens of hospitals to test payment options that could end observation care penalties.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 24, 2014 -
Typical Medicare enrollees spent $4,700 out-of-pocket in 2010
Our handy infographic shows which Medicare beneficiaries pay relatively more out-of-pocket.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 23, 2014 -
Ascension strikes deal for Tenet, Dignity to run its AZ hospitals
It may be the right move for all three, but what will the FTC think?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 23, 2014 -
Dallas urgent care centers sell primary care directly to small employers
Employers can buy primary care directly from PrimaCare Medical Centers, then add coverage for specialists and hospitalization.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 23, 2014
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