Walmart, Emory Healthcare working together on new ACO

Walmart has been at the forefront of a trend that sees employers contracting directly with providers in hopes of improving care while also reducing costs.

By Les Masterson • April 23, 2018

Tenet offers nurses large sign-on bonuses

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a significant nursing shortage by 2022, which is pushing health systems to figure out ways to recruit and attain staff. 

By Les Masterson • April 20, 2018

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Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

By Healthcare Dive staff

DC embeds triage nurses in 911 center

The new program aims to divert non-emergency calls to urgent care centers and outpatient clinics. 

By Tony Abraham • April 20, 2018

Telehealth: Clear use, questionable ROI

"It just doesn't move the needle" on healthcare overall, Jay Parkinson, founder and CEO of virtual primary care company Sherpaa, said. 

By Meg Bryant • April 19, 2018

Ascension pauses plan to shrink services at Milwaukee hospital

The decision comes after city leaders asked the health system to wait one year before consolidating services to engage with the community and mitigate the impact of any final decision.

By David Lim • April 19, 2018

CHS selling spree goes on with Florida hospital sale

Adventist Health System will add the 421-bed Munroe Regional Medical Center to its Florida portfolio.

By Jeff Byers • April 19, 2018

Healthcare megadeals may have major long-term impact, Moody's says

Payer vertical integration could put more pressure on hospital volumes and margins, according to a new report.

By Les Masterson • April 18, 2018

Healthcare sharing ministries: 5 things to know

These alternatives to regular health insurance have grown to nearly 1 million people this decade.

By Les Masterson • April 18, 2018

Henry Ford Health System cites wages, Epic implementation in net income drop

Revenue for the system increased 4.8% to $6 billion in 2017.

By Meg Bryant • April 17, 2018

eConsult bolsters specialist access, but barriers remain, JAMA study says

A review of web-based consultations between primary care doctors and specialists found they can result in better care coordination, but some PCPs complained about added responsibilities and administrative burden.

By Les Masterson • April 16, 2018

Doctor shortage could exceed 121K by 2030, report says

One factor affecting the shortage is an aging workforce — more than one-third of practicing physicians will be 65 or older within the next decade and looking to retire.

By Meg Bryant • April 13, 2018

Mobile device use tied to higher patient experience scores, survey finds

Nine in 10 healthcare organizations have implemented, or plan to implement, a mobile device initiative.

By Meg Bryant • April 13, 2018

Hospitals must improve medication adherence system use to protect patients, report says

Many hospitals are struggling to properly use technology designed to prevent bedside medication errors.

By David Lim • April 13, 2018

Tufts CEO vocalizes opposition to Beth Israel-Lahey merger

Michael Wagner testified before the Boston City Council this week, arguing the merger will stifle competition and lead to higher costs.

By Tony Abraham • April 13, 2018

Electronic access to patient info a struggle, physician survey finds

The worst gap in information is around medication adherence.

By Meg Bryant • April 13, 2018

A master patient index can reduce mismatches, report finds

Hospitals without enterprise master patient index support tools had match rates of 24% versus 85% at hospitals with EMPI.

By Meg Bryant • April 12, 2018

Patient experience 2.0

Patient experience is not about satisfaction. It’s about consistent care delivery.

By Vikki Choate, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCM, CPHQ and Colleen McCrory, MBA, FACHE • April 12, 2018

Mayo Clinic offers buyouts to hundreds of medical transcriptionists

The decision comes as the 20-hospital health system is transitioning to Epic’s EHR.

By Meg Bryant • April 11, 2018

The VA privatization debate: 5 things to know

As the nominee for VA secretary awaits his confirmation hearing, debate is heating up over how involved healthcare's private sector should be in the second-largest federal agency.

By Tony Abraham • April 11, 2018

Is the doctor shortage problem overblown?

While supply is not keeping up with population growth, technology and use of non-physicians may ease any shortfall. 

By Meg Bryant • April 11, 2018

Gender pay gap a problem for doctors — and it's growing

A new Medscape report found male primary care physicians earn an average of $239,000 annually while women on average earn $203,000.

By Les Masterson • April 11, 2018

M&A risks patient safety, JAMA report warns

Mergers, acquisitions and affiliations are led by financial experts who may not prepare organizations for changes in patient population and practice settings.  

By Les Masterson • April 9, 2018

Penn Medicine forges new clinical care alliance

The health system launched a joint initiative with Mercy Health System and St. Mary Medical Center that aims to develop new clinical care programs and boost population health in the Philadelphia region. 

By Tony Abraham • April 9, 2018

Ascension to stop medical, surgical services at Milwaukee hospital

The hospital serves a largely low-income neighborhood of the city.

By Meg Bryant • April 6, 2018

Austin-based St. David's HealthCare adds 9-clinic network

The acquisition reflects hospitals' growing focus on low-acuity delivery of care as a future revenue stream.

By Meg Bryant • April 6, 2018