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Steward could become largest private for-profit hospital system with $2B merger
Steward Health Care and IASIS Healthcare announced a definitive agreement to merge, which would create a system with 36 hospitals across 10 states.
By Les Masterson • May 21, 2017 -
Physician group wants to buy CHS' Lutheran Health Network
Medical professionals at Lutheran Hospital voted unanimously to support selling the hospital because they have "no confidence" in CHS.
By Les Masterson • May 20, 2017 -
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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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KentuckyOne Health CEO's resignation latest in trend among pressured providers
Many individuals in top positions at health systems across the country have stepped down this year amid challenging financials.
By Jeff Byers • May 19, 2017 -
Partners HealthCare, GE Healthcare announce AI partnership
The program aims to use artificial intelligence for patient interactions, workflow challenges and administrative needs.
By Les Masterson • May 17, 2017 -
Moody's sees softening of nonprofit hospital market
Margins declined from 2015 levels, following two years of strengthening.
By Les Masterson • May 17, 2017 -
Study: Patients of older doctors have higher mortality rates
The rates increased to 11.1% with doctors in their 40s, 11.3% for those in their 50s and 12.1% for those over 60.
By Ana Mulero , Les Masterson • May 17, 2017 -
Harken Health shuts down after a year of cuts, losses
UnitedHealth started the company in 2015 to test an integrated model that offered primary care visits, mental health counseling and other services with no copays.
By Les Masterson • May 16, 2017 -
Survey: Value-based care shift is C-suite leaders' top strategic concern
A majority of surveyed U.S. healthcare executives don't think the Trump administration will slow down the move to value-based care.
By Meg Bryant • May 16, 2017 -
Report: Today's uncertain healthcare climate demands flexible real estate approach
“Healthcare executives recognize they can’t sit still waiting for healthcare reform and reimbursement models to sort themselves out,” said JLL Corporate Solutions’ Peter Bulgarelli.
By Meg Bryant • May 16, 2017 -
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What the last nail in the Anthem-Cigna coffin means for the healthcare industry
The end of the Anthem-Cigna merger gives other large payers "a chance to see how the Trump administration redefines the rules of the game,” Michael Abrams, managing partner at Numerof & Associates, told Healthcare Dive.
By Ana Mulero • May 15, 2017 -
UK hospitals paralyzed by massive cyberattack; fear over second wave dies down
The ransomware attack on Friday left hospitals in the U.K. scrambling and put health systems around the world on high alert. A feared second wave has been relatively mild Monday.
By Shannon Muchmore • May 13, 2017 -
KentuckyOne Health plans to sell Jewish Hospital, other provider practices
CEO Ruth Brinkley pointed to “great change and great uncertainty in the healthcare industry" for the decision.
By Les Masterson • May 13, 2017 -
Geisinger, Highmark announce joint venture
The companies plan on building a new medical campus in rural Montoursville, Pennsylvania with the aim of improving population health.
By Meg Bryant • May 12, 2017 -
Report: Seniors healthier, but retirement savings will matter for future results
Nearly three-fourths of working adults age 50 to 64 and 62% of retired seniors over 65 have not built up adequate health savings to meet future needs.
By Meg Bryant • May 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Nurses are burnt out. Here's how hospitals can help
Studies have found that overworked nurses lead to more medical errors and lower patient satisfaction.
By Les Masterson • May 12, 2017 -
Kaiser Permanente raises $4.4B in bond offerings
The company plans to use the funds to expand its technology and capacity, having increased recently to more than 11 million members.
By Les Masterson • May 11, 2017 -
Survey: Telehealth becoming mainstream at many hospitals
Patient-oriented objectives like increasing patient engagement and enhancing outcomes were the leading telemedicine program goals.
By Meg Bryant • May 10, 2017 -
Hospital CXOs seek front-line input on technology decisions
Accountability continues to be the biggest challenge for hospital experience leaders, according to Experience Innovation Network.
By Meg Bryant • May 10, 2017 -
Study finds 'serious staffing concerns' for hospitals
Hospital turnover is “reaching epidemic proportions,” according to a new report from Leaders for Today.
By Les Masterson • May 10, 2017 -
Banner Health completes restructuring
The reorganization includes C-suite changes, such as the elimination of the health system's chief administrative officer.
By Meg Bryant • May 9, 2017 -
Survey finds nurses love their jobs but are burning out
Almost all (90%) nurses who responded to Kronos' survey said they have considered leaving their jobs due to problems with work/life balance and fatigue.
By Les Masterson • May 9, 2017 -
Questions surround study showing high freestanding ER bills
The study showing substantially higher prices in ERs is undergoing editorial review after emergency physicians raised concerns about accuracy and interpretation.
By Meg Bryant • May 9, 2017 -
CDC updates guidelines on surgical site infection prevention
The guidelines had not been updated since 1999.
By Meg Bryant • May 5, 2017 -
KU Health System gets green light to buy troubled Topeka hospital
The University of Kansas Health System and Ardent Health Services will form a joint venture to buy and operate SCL Health's 378-bed St. Francis Health.
By Meg Bryant • May 5, 2017 -
Long Island hospital, Mount Sinai Health consider affiliation
The deal would align medical services, management and governance at South Nassau Communities Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System.
By Meg Bryant • May 5, 2017
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