Hospitals: Page 142
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DC hospital curtails obstetrics services amid safety concerns
United Medical Center officials reportedly refused to discuss the issue, citing patient privacy concerns.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 16, 2017 -
Primary care clinician shortage expected in California by 2030
The report predicted nearly half of the state’s full-time equivalent primary care clinicians will be nurse practitioners and physician assistants by 2030.
By Les Masterson • Aug. 16, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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UPMC moves ahead on purchase of PinnacleHealth
The two health systems hope to close the deal by Sept. 1.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Nursing strikes can cause harm well beyond labor relations
A hospital can pay millions just preparing for a one-day strike, but there are also concerns about patient safety and the organization's reputation.
By Les Masterson • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why ACA market upheaval still looms large despite failure to repeal the law
Whether lawmakers are done with efforts to repeal the ACA or not, some important changes for healthcare could be on the horizon.
By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Mission Health leaving BCBS of NC network amid contract dispute
The health system said the payer’s proposal, based on quality and health outcomes, would not keep up with rising healthcare costs.
By Les Masterson • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Bon Secours forcing managers to take paid leave
The move attempts to reduce expenses by the fiscal year's end.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Norton Healthcare reports 23% operating income drop
The Louisville-based company said the loss was because of a lower patient service margin.
By Les Masterson • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Investors sue Envision Healthcare after surprise billing reports
The investors said company “revenues were likely to be unsustainable” after a New York Times article reported hospitals that hired the company saw more out-of-network emergency room bills and high-paying medical codes.
By Les Masterson • Aug. 13, 2017 -
Quorum Health ends Q2 with flat sales, continued drop in net loss
The health system plans to divest more hospitals this year, CEO Thomas D. Miller said in a second quarter earnings call.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A snapshot into why some providers are eliminating positions
Employment in the healthcare industry has risen since the ACA was passed, but many health systems have been trimming their workforce under financial pressure.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 11, 2017 -
HIMSS survey: Hospitals ramping up cybersecurity efforts
More than 70% of health IT leaders said their organization budgets specific funds for cybersecurity.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Major expansion of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center approved
The decision came after the medical center’s CEO rejected a request to give the city another $14 million that would have been reinvested back into the neighborhood.
By Les Masterson • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Survey: Group practices find MIPS too complex, burdensome
More than 70% of the practices MGMA surveyed said MIPS “does not support our practice’s clinical quality priorities."
By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 10, 2017 -
UC San Diego Health shifts EHR system to the cloud
The move is part of a broader plan to integrate patient data across all five UC-affiliated health centers.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Residents protesting Mayo plan to consolidate 2 hospitals
Public officials and residents in the communities affected say they were blindsided by the health system’s announcement in June.
By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Kaiser posts $772M operating income for Q2
Membership in the system’s health plan reached 11.7 million, up 1.1 million since the start of the year.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Mayo Clinic still No. 1 on US News best hospital list
For the first time in its rankings, U.S. News risk-adjusted for socioeconomic status and adjusted volume to improve comparability among hospitals.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Tenet reports $56M net loss, declining admissions in Q2
Uncompensated care in Q2 rose to $1.4 billion, compared to $1.2 billion in Q2 2016.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Robots are not coming for physicians' jobs — but that doesn't mean new tech won't change workflows
"I think there's still a long way to go in the computer science space over how to mimic human reasoning," Dr. Michael Oppenheim, VP & CMIO of Northwell Health said.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why hospitals should pursue diversity beyond the hiring process
Experts say managers must know how to recognize and deal with diversity-related conflicts, while executive ranks should reflect the demographics in their communities.
By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 7, 2017 -
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Deep DiveCMMS advances are improving inventory control but few systems have a complete ERP
“The supply chain is like the circulatory system of a healthcare provider,” says T2C’s Greg Melendez.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 3, 2017 -
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CMS hospital payments to increase by $2.4B
The agency is moving forward with a controversial new formula for calculating uncompensated care payments that uses Medicare Cost Reports.
By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Hospitals sticking with population health despite ACA uncertainty
Sixty-eight percent of hospitals say population health management is “very important” to their healthcare delivery strategy for the next two years.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 2, 2017 -
More providers looking into home care programs
Home-based care can help drive down healthcare costs and raise patient satisfaction.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 2, 2017
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