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NorthShore, Color seek 10K primary care patients for genomic testing
The DNA10K initiative aims to provide insights on genetic risk factors and improve patient outcomes through more personalized care.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Report calls for privatizing West Virginia's state-run hospitals
Ownership and operations of the seven hospitals would be transferred to a Hospital Facilities Authority, which would explore various privatization options.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Yujin Kim/Healthcare Dive
TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Hospitals not adequately preparing patients for post-acute care, report finds
Families spoke out about not having enough support or resources to make the best decisions.
By Les Masterson • Jan. 11, 2019 -
ONC to Congress: Room for improvement in data sharing
Ongoing barriers to seamless data sharing range from technical and financial to trust and business practices, according to the HHS IT department's latest progress report.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How AI could shape the health tech landscape in 2019
Highlights include technologies that seek to cut costs and promote patient health, especially in the areas of imaging, diagnostics, predictive analytics and administration.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Healthcare positions dominate U.S. News best jobs list
The publication said industry's dominance on the top lists is connected to "high salaries and low unemployment rates."
By Les Masterson • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Chicago's Rush hospitals deploying 5G via AT&T collaboration
The integrated health system said it is the first in the country to use fifth-generation network technology.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 9, 2019 -
DTC spending outpaces rest of medical marketing, JAMA study finds
Companies spent $30 billion on medical marketing in 2016, up 60% from two decades ago. Direct-to-consumer spending more than tripled over that time.
By Andrew Dunn • Jan. 9, 2019 -
High-cost Medicare patients more likely to be younger, low-income
One of the greatest predictors of a high-cost patient was whether they are dually eligible due to chronic kidney disease.
By Samantha Liss • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Women make up only 13% of healthcare CEOs
On average, it takes women three to five years longer than men to reach the top executive position, according to a report from Oliver Wyman.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Convenience more important to patients than quality of care, survey finds
Nearly half of the organizations surveyed by NRC Health plan to invest in technology to gauge patient-experience metrics over the next year.
By Les Masterson • Jan. 7, 2019 -
ACOs can improve results, buy-in when focusing on high-risk patients, report suggests
The best approach to help high-need, high-cost patients is a hybrid model of quantitative and qualitative data, according to The Commonwealth Fund.
By Les Masterson • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Beaumont moves home health, hospice care to for-profit Ohio firm
The joint venture, Beaumont Home Health and Hospice, launched Tuesday.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Uncompensated care costs flat in 2017 despite uptick in uninsured
Hospitals provided $38.4 billion in uncompensated care, according to the latest survey from the AHA.
By Samantha Liss • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Partnering, guidance key for pop health management vendors, KLAS says
Among the 21 vendors examined in the new report, HealthEC scored best for overall customer satisfaction with strong showings in both customer relations and strategic guidance.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 4, 2019 -
HL7 releases latest FHIR version
The new iteration brings normative status, meaning future changes will be backward compatible.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Sanford Health, Good Samaritan complete merger
The combined company has annual revenue of more than $5 billion, with operations in 26 states.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Advocate Aurora Health aims for 100% renewable electricity by 2030
The newly merged health system hopes to cut its annual carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 400,000 metric tons.
By Les Masterson • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Q&A
Q&A with Jefferson Health's new chief medical social media officer
Doctors are now helping lead efforts on social media to combat misinformation and reach patients more directly.
By Samantha Liss • Dec. 27, 2018 -
Dignity, CHI delay merger 1 month
The deal is now expected to be complete Jan. 31.
By Kim Dixon • Dec. 24, 2018 -
JAMA findings suggest 'unintended harm' from Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
The study shows an association between the program and 30-day post-discharge mortality in heart failure patients.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Tennessee jury rules for doctors in $58M case against Wellmont
Highlands Physicians accused the health system of breaching contractual agreements and signing payer contracts outside its physician network.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Most hospitals sharing data, but challenges remain, ONC says
A majority of hospitals use a mix of electronic and nonelectronic methods to send and receive patient care summaries, the new analysis shows.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 20, 2018 -
PeaceHealth inks deal to purchase on-demand startup Zoom+Care
The move comes as providers and retailers are eyeing opportunities in the primary care space.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Twisting the trend, Providence St. Joseph snags another tech exec
The health system has tapped Microsoft's AI and commerce exec B.J. Moore to be its Chief Information Officer.
By Tony Abraham • Dec. 20, 2018
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