Nonprofit hospitals need 5 years to see results on capital projects, Fitch says

The ratings agency launched the five-year Fitch Analytical Stress Test scenario analysis as a way to help "communicate rating sensitivities and the levels of performance … anticipated in the current rating."

By Les Masterson • May 17, 2018

Cook County Health lost $165M from errors, lax policies, IG says

Officials blamed the system’s bureaucracy, employee mistakes and changes to health insurance.

By Les Masterson • May 17, 2018

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Provider burnout

Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.

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Most healthcare execs hope Amazon expands supply chain presence

A new survey shows industry leaders back Amazon jumping further into medical supplies, to lower prices and quicken deliveries.

By Les Masterson • May 16, 2018

NYP partnering on maternity care clinic

Specialists and care coordinators at the outpatient facility will develop customized treatment plans for women in high-risk pregnancies.

By Meg Bryant • May 15, 2018

Quorum's net loss exceeds $98M in 2018 Q1

The Brentwood, Tennessee-based company plans to sell up to $215 million in additional assets by the end of next year.

By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2018

CHI posts net loss amid declining inpatient, outpatient volume

The Englewood, Colorado-based nonprofit health system said net income for the three months ending March 31 was down 0.3%, or $12.3 million.

By Shannon Muchmore • May 11, 2018

Nurse overtime can degrade collaboration with physicians, study finds

Authors of the report suggested minimal use of overtime and, more realistically, fatigue management training and education for nurses.

By Tony Abraham • May 11, 2018

Intermountain, Lifesprk partner on new senior care model

The move comes as Intermountain, like many health systems in the country, has been restructuring to reflect the evolving landscape of care delivery business.

By Jeff Byers • May 10, 2018

CMS gives 213 hospitals highest rating for patient experience

The number of five-star ratings varied on individual metrics. For example, 309 hospitals received five stars for discharge information, but just 179 got five stars for pain management and only 112 earned five stars for cleanliness.

By Meg Bryant • May 10, 2018

Coalition aims to help independent physicians execute value-based models

The Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care will look to advocate for independent doctors and give them support in the movement toward reimbursement based on value.

By Tony Abraham • May 10, 2018

Azar urges acceleration of care to non-hospital settings in AHA speech

The HHS secretary also said a recent proposed mandate for hospitals to post standard charges online is only a first step to combating practices such as surprise billing.

By David Lim • May 9, 2018

Southeast Texas hospital closing, filing for bankruptcy

Bay Area Regional Medical Center was unable to get affordable managed care contracts with insurers, a spokesman said.

By Meg Bryant • May 8, 2018

Partners, Harvard Pilgrim weighing potential merger

The largest health system in Massachusetts and one of the state's biggest health plans confirmed they have been discussing potential deals for months.

By Meg Bryant • May 8, 2018

Startups see opportunity in silver tsunami

New companies such as Oak Street Health and Landmark Health are looking to get into the growing market to treat the elderly.

By Jeff Byers • May 7, 2018

Home health, nursing face job shortages, report finds

A new analysis shows six occupations in healthcare will face shortages by 2025: home health aides, nursing assistants, lab technologists, lab technicians, nurse practitioners and physicians.

By Tony Abraham • May 7, 2018

Ascension to form global supply chain firm with Australian partner

A recent Cardinal Health survey found supply chain issues are causing hospitals to cancel and delay procedures because they lack critical supplies.

By Meg Bryant • May 3, 2018

Virtual care moves toward the frontline of provider-patient relationships

Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare are among those using telehealth programs in place of primary care visits and quick patient consultations.

By Les Masterson • May 3, 2018

Providence St. Joseph rolls out telehealth program to 100+ facilities

The bundle of services includes acute stroke and mental healthcare.

By Meg Bryant • May 2, 2018

CHS beats expectations with cost cuts despite volume slump

The chain said it received offers to sell six more hospitals in the first four months of the year, extending its divestiture plans.

By Tony Abraham • May 2, 2018

Re-admissions window for hospital penalties should be cut, study suggests

Re-admissions that occur in the first week after a patient is discharged are more preventable than those occurring later, according to the Annals of Internal Medicine paper.

By Meg Bryant • May 1, 2018

VCs look to palliative, long-term care plays

"Technology is nice but it's the cherry, not the ice cream," Lisa Suennen, senior managing director for healthcare investing at GE Ventures, said at Health Datapalooza. 

By Jeff Byers • April 30, 2018

SEIU health workers set to protest potential Kaiser layoffs

Kaiser Permanente said the decision to outsource the pharmacy storage and distribution network came after extensive discussions with SEIU-UHW and other unions.

By David Lim • April 30, 2018

Humana targets inpatient admissions in new value-based program

The Hospital Incentive Program will reward providers for improvements in quality metrics.

By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2018

UHS Q1 income, revenue inch up

Same facility revenues increased on both the acute hospital and behavioral health sides of the hospital chain's business.

By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2018

Physician burnout costs up to $17B a year, task force says

Creating a "metric for humanity" and shifting blame or a focus on personal failing is among the recommendations.

By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2018