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As docs ditch primary care to become hospitalists, MedPAC warns of shortage
The number of hospitalists increased nearly 50% between 2010 and 2017 while the number of PCPs is basically flatlining, according to a new report from the Medicare advisory commission.
By Ron Shinkman • Oct. 7, 2019 -
CommonSpirit Health posts $600M operating loss in 2019
The entity coming from the marriage of Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives said the results from its first annual financial report were expected given the complexity of the merger.
By Samantha Liss • Oct. 7, 2019 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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Healthcare leads the way as US hits lowest unemployment mark in decades
"[T]he combination of strong demand growth from healthcare employers and shortages of many clinicians (nurses, physicians) creates a positive set-up for the healthcare temp staffing industry," Jefferies analysts wrote.
By Shannon Muchmore • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Dartmouth-Hitchcock, GraniteOne to merge, consolidating Vermont, New Hampshire providers
The deal will create a company with eight hospitals and nearly $3 billion in revenue.
By Ron Shinkman • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Hospital electrification will lead corporate renewable procurement in next 5 years: Deloitte
Interest from corporations in renewable energy creates opportunities for utilities to offer green tariff programs, Deloitte's U.S. renewable energy principal said.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 3, 2019 -
UPS to expand its medical drone delivery to providers nationwide
The company's current operations involve transporting temperature-sensitive blood and other medical items using drones capable of carrying up to five-pound loads over 12 miles.
By Morgan Forde • Oct. 2, 2019 -
After much fanfare, Civica Rx delivers its 1st drugs
A Utah hospital was the first recipient of the health system coalition's medication, an injectable antibiotic that is frequently in short supply.
By Samantha Liss • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Providers mostly applaud CMS over fee schedule, but some specialists fear cuts
Though lobbying groups lauded the agency for walking back a controversial E/M proposal, psychologists predicted a "mass exodus" of those who treat Medicare beneficiaries.
By Samantha Liss • Oct. 1, 2019 -
'A radical experiment': Payers, providers renew attacks on price transparency proposal
Industry groups skewered the rule as "the wrong approach," "anticompetitive," "confusing" and "missing the mark."
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Executives say lack of resources biggest obstacle to value-based care
Respondents to a Definitive Healthcare survey also noted interoperability gaps, an unpredictable revenue stream and the financial risk in value-based care initiatives as barriers.
By Ron Shinkman • Sept. 30, 2019 -
After California surprise billing law, fewer specialty services were out-of-network
The new report "strongly contradicts" the California Hospital Association's claims the law is destroying provider networks, a study author said.
By Shannon Muchmore • Sept. 27, 2019 -
While doubtful, some hospital execs prepping for price transparency rule
If the CMS rules are finalized, a court challenge is likely, 57% of execs said in the survey.
By Samantha Liss • Sept. 27, 2019 -
Device makers must adapt to rise of ASCs, analysts say
Bain & Company experts predict medtech companies may consider new business models, such as taking equity stakes in ambulatory surgery centers, to drive use of their latest devices.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 27, 2019 -
More than 70% of hospital data breaches include sensitive info
Researchers suggested policymakers require health systems and other companies provide standardized documentation of what data was compromised following a breach in addition to the number of patients affected.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 26, 2019 -
CMS rules aim to reduce regulatory burden for providers
One of the agency's final rules posted Wednesday requires hospitals to create discharge evaluations for patients at risk of adverse health consequences and for anyone whose family requests one.
By Shannon Muchmore • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Kaiser strike called off as company, unions reach tentative agreement
Arlene Peasnall, Kaiser's interim chief human resources officer, said the company and its workforce "may disagree at times, but we have always been able to work through our challenges to align on common goals."
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Updated Sept. 25, 2019 -
CMS finalizes Medicaid DSH cuts, but Congress could still delay
The cuts are scheduled to go into effect next month, but the House voted to put off the changes last week and the Senate is expected to consider that legislation this week.
By Shannon Muchmore • Sept. 24, 2019 -
Sutter antitrust trial opens, with implications for M&A across US
A ruling against the hospital system would send waves through the hundreds of providers that have been steadily consolidating in the past 25 years. A win could send prices both in California and the rest of the nation even higher.
By Ron Shinkman • Sept. 23, 2019 -
Tenet nurses hit the picket line in 3 states
The hospital chain said it's disappointed the nurses have decided to go forward with the one-day strike, and plans to have replacement nurses in place.
By Samantha Liss • Sept. 20, 2019 -
Despite pop health buzz, few providers screen for social needs
In a new JAMA report, hospitals cited lack of financial ability, time and incentives as major barriers to screening for social determinants.
By Shannon Muchmore • Sept. 19, 2019 -
House Democrats forge ahead with direct Medicare drug price negotiation
While drug price constraints may still become law, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's proposal looks like a long shot.
By Jonathan Gardner • Sept. 19, 2019 -
Study suggests inaccuracies in physicians' electronic documentation
Researchers found inconsistencies in doctors' documentation in their EHRs and what observers witnessed during patient encounters.
By Linda Wilson • Sept. 19, 2019 -
Hospital market concentration on the rise, along with prices
The Health Care Cost Institute found metro areas most concentrated also had steeper increases in inpatient prices and vice-versa. The AHA pushed back.
By Shannon Muchmore • Sept. 17, 2019 -
Health system president calls out BCBS of Massachusetts amid reimbursement squabble
Southcoast Health is looking to sign a new contract with BCBSMA to remain in-network. In a recent letter to the editor of a local newspaper, Southcoast President Keith Hovan said the payer is putting "revenues before our patients."
By Samantha Liss • Sept. 17, 2019 -
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Patient matching—the missing puzzle piece to value-based care?
How can healthcare organizations achieve value-based care? It begins by creating a patient record matching strategy.
Sept. 17, 2019
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