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Hospital groups: ACA repeal may cost billions, jobs
The American Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals released two reports on how repealing the ACA could impact U.S. hospitals and patients. It isn't pretty.
By Ana Mulero • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Reports: Healthcare top target for 2017 cyberattacks, gets a 'D' for cybersecurity
EHRs will continue to be the primary target for hackers and ransomware attacks, a report by Experian warns.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Yujin Kim/Healthcare DiveTrendlinePayer/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 -
Health Catalyst aims to 'democratize' machine learning in healthcare
The open source repository is the first specifically for healthcare, the Utah-based data analytics company says.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Fortune picks healthcare stock winners for a Trump White House
Pharma companies stand to gain from the 21st Century Cures Act, which has a number of provisions aimed at speeding up drug approvals.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 2, 2016 -
GWU researchers tout why tax exempt hospitals need IRS policy expansion
A new study found the top health challenges facing most U.S. hospitals are obesity, mental health and diabetes.
By Ana Mulero • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Boston Children's Hospital, GE Healthcare developing cloud-based solution for pediatric brain imaging
Interpreting imaging studies in very young children can be tricky because their brains are developing so rapidly.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 1, 2016 -
University Hospitals taps Medtronic for care delivery solutions
The partnership is the medtech giant's first Integrated Health Systems agreement in the U.S.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Health systems lining up to offer telehealth options
“Everybody is trying to do more with less, and technology is affording providers that opportunity,” says American Well’s Danielle Russella.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Sharp Healthcare nurses call off plans to strike
The nurses had argued for wage increases to compete with other hospitals offering higher wages.
By Ana Mulero • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The 2016 Dive Awards for healthcare
From administrator to feud of the year, Healthcare Dive reveals the winners and identifies trends shaping healthcare in 2016.
By Jeff Byers and Ana Mulero • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How to attract, nurture and retain top talent in healthcare
Creating individual career paths can help to align an employee’s goals with the organization’s needs, says HealthcareSource’s David Wilkins.
By Meg Bryant • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Healthcare IT News' Best Hospital IT winners vary widely in experience
Most reported significant work toward value-based care initiatives.
By Luke Gale • Nov. 27, 2016 -
CMS' hospital license rejection creates confusion for Philadelphia eye clinic
Will Medicare's new payment models lead to hospitals being redefined?
By Luke Gale • Nov. 27, 2016 -
Experts outline new public health roadmap
Life expectancy in the U.S. has been flat in the past three years, Karen DeSalvo and Georges Benjamin stated.
By Meg Bryant • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Cleveland Clinic CEO: Hospitals' high risk of closure is driving consolidation
U.S. hospitals are operating at only 65% occupancy, Toby Cosgrove said in an interview with FOX Business Network.
By Meg Bryant • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Last hospital in a rural Texas community closes down
The Gulf Coast Medical Center has been redirecting its patients to other facilities and taxpayers are helping to foot the bill.
By Ana Mulero • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Consumer Reports calls out 31 hospitals for poor infection controls
More than 27,000 hospital patients acquired highly preventable — and often fatal — central-line infections in the U.S. in 2015.
By Meg Bryant • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Dementia rates fell among US elderly, study finds
The number of adults with the condition is expected to grow three-fold by 2050 due to the world's aging population.
By Jeff Byers • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Preventable deaths down for key diseases, up for injuries
Drug overdoses and falls drove the increase in unintentional injuries.
By Heather Caspi • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Access to care in US worse than other high-income nations, survey finds
“The U.S. has far too many people who can’t afford the care they need, even when they have health insurance,” says lead author Robin Osborn.
By Meg Bryant • Nov. 18, 2016 -
Beth Israel and Lahey Health re-explore potential merger
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Lahey Health have entered talks to merge in the past. Is the fourth time the charm?
By Luke Gale • Nov. 18, 2016 -
Cerner partners with American Well on EHR-telehealth solution
The collaboration could pressure other electronic health records to integrate with telehealth platforms.
By Meg Bryant • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
9 ways hospitals can reduce debt
Many hospitals and health systems don’t have a complete handle on what their costs of care are and they’re losing money as a result, says BDO Consulting’s Patrick Pilch.
By Meg Bryant • Nov. 16, 2016 -
4,800 striking nurses cost Allina Health $104 million
While Allina believes the final result will save money in the long run, its Q3 financials show how costly labor disputes can be.
By Luke Gale • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Deep Dive
New Intermountain CEO targets 3 public health goals
After spending about 17 years at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Marc Harrison explains why he likes having people around him who are empowered to try new things, move quickly and even occasionally fail.
By Ana Mulero • Nov. 15, 2016