FDA blames market failures for drug shortages

High-profile shortages of drugs like EpiPen and the chemotherapy vincristine have brought attention to a chronic problem, one that's spurred in part by what the FDA termed a "broken marketplace."

By Kristin Jensen • Nov. 1, 2019

California AG blocks Adventist, St. Joseph union

The decision comes closely after AG Xavier Becerra reached a settlement with the giant regional player Sutter Health in a fight over anti-competitive practices.

By Samantha Liss • Nov. 1, 2019

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

By Healthcare Dive staff

More than half of VBP hospitals will see bonus, similar to last year

Rural hospitals participating in Medicare's Hospital Value-Based Payment Program significantly outperformed their urban counterparts, according to recent CMS data.

By Ron Shinkman • Oct. 30, 2019

CHS cuts guidance as revenue falls, stock drops sharply

The struggling hospital chain needs to show it can translate its admissions growth into improved earnings and cash flows, Jefferies analyst Brian Tanquilut told Healthcare Dive.

By Shannon Muchmore • Oct. 30, 2019

A rough flu season is predicted — but it's an opportunity for some

The ultimate impact for hospitals depends heavily on how widespread and severe the virus is, analysts say. For telehealth companies, it's a chance to nab new regular customers.

By Shannon Muchmore • Oct. 30, 2019

Google eyes AI to cut hospital red tape, move providers beyond 'data clerks'

Former Geisinger chief David Feinberg laid out the search giant's health vision at HLTH on Monday, including pushing the movement to outpatient care.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 29, 2019

HCA keeps defying sector headwinds with admission gains, strong surgery growth

The Nashville-based hospital chain posted its 22nd consecutive quarter of volume growth, CEO Sam Hazen said Tuesday during a third quarter conference call with investors. 

By Samantha Liss • Oct. 29, 2019

UHS cuts 2019 guidance, details addiction center woes

The hospital chain said the business model for its Foundations Recovery Network is being heavily challenged by payers.

By Samantha Liss • Oct. 25, 2019

Wave of deals expected as private equity eyes orthopaedic practices

The business of replacing hips and knees is a lucrative area for investors as joint replacements are expected to rise and more care migrates to outpatient settings.

Oct. 25, 2019

7 can't-miss panels at HLTH19

Some of healthcare's biggest names are converging in Las Vegas in just a few days for the second annual HLTH conference. We've combed through the dozens of panels so you don't have to.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 24, 2019

1/3 of US payments used alternative models last year, but progress stagnant

Medicare Advantage plans had the highest percentage of total payments tied to APMs, followed by traditional Medicare, commercial payers and Medicaid, a study from a private-public partnership found.

By Linda Wilson • Oct. 24, 2019

Health system margins rebounded last year but trail 2015 levels

A drop in average operating margins from 2015 to 2017 was attributed to value-based contracts with commercial payers, a higher percentage of patients with government plans and rising claims denials, according to a Navigant report.

By Shannon Muchmore • Oct. 23, 2019

The unique analytics and reporting needs of hospitals

Population health and value-based care mean hospitals have unique analytics and reporting needs.

Oct. 22, 2019

UPS flies further into healthcare with CVS, AmerisourceBergen, provider partnerships

UPS has "started with a hospital campus environment and [is] now expanding scale and use-cases" as it doubles down on healthcare, the company's chief strategy and transformation officer said.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 22, 2019

The forgotten ones: Ransomware preys on the resource-poor

When Brookside Medical Center was hit with ransomware, it refused to pay. The practice was forced to shutter. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 18, 2019

Investment income plays important role for nonprofit hospitals, Fitch says

Portfolios can be vital to cushioning hospitals from unforeseen operating challenges, according to a new report from the ratings agency.

By Samantha Liss • Oct. 17, 2019

Boston named top US hospital city, Raleigh dead last

Digital healthcare company Medbelle also found the U.S. scores highly for infrastructure and quality of care but came in at the bottom of the list for access to services compared to other countries.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 16, 2019

Overwhelming majority of providers loathe prior authorization requirements, survey shows

HHS is attempting to address the issue, proposing a rule in June to update electronic prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part D plans. The head of ONC has also called for an overhaul of the process.

By Shannon Muchmore • Oct. 16, 2019

Hospital M&A for 2019 slightly above last year's pace

The third quarter featured 25 announced transactions valued at $8.14 billion, lagging behind the second quarter's near-record of $11.3 billion, according to a new report from Kaufman Hall.

By Shannon Muchmore • Oct. 16, 2019

Medicare, Medicaid hospital payment cuts to hit $252.6B, industry study finds

"Hospitals are nearing the tipping point we have predicted for so long," Chip Kahn, CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals, said of the report commissioned by his group and AHA.

By Linda Wilson • Oct. 16, 2019

Hospitals, manufacturers could donate cybersecurity software under proposed regs

With the cost of protecting systems from malicious hackers increasing, the idea to tweak the anti-kickback laws recognizes some physician practices don't have the resources or expertise to keep pace, one lawyer said.

By David Lim • Oct. 14, 2019

From 'dating sites' to AI-powered symptom checkers: How hospitals are competing for volume

Health systems across the country are looking for creative ways to capture patients as non-traditional competitors elbow into their markets.

By Samantha Liss • Oct. 14, 2019

Sutter, Kaiser among hospitals hit by Northern California blackouts

Several hospitals had to rely on backup power as a result of blackouts imposed by Pacific Gas & Electric, and several clinics had to close temporarily.

By Ron Shinkman • Oct. 11, 2019

Providers mostly cheer anti-kickback revamp but some still wary

The Medical Group Management Association said the proposals fall short, citing a need for clarity on imaging, physical therapy and laboratory services as well as an overhaul of penalties.

By Samantha Liss • Oct. 10, 2019

Mayo Clinic's legal tussle over $11.5M tax refund drags on

At issue is whether the top-ranked Rochester, Minn.-based nonprofit is an educational organization and, as such, entitled to collect certain tax refunds.

By Samantha Liss • Oct. 8, 2019