Study: Telehealth use could drive up costs

Average annual spending on acute respiratory illness rose $45 per telehealth user largely due to new utilization, RAND researchers concluded in a new study published in Health Affairs. 

By Meg Bryant • March 7, 2017

CDC prepares for new strain of bird flu without appointed leader

A new strain of bird flu is on the rise, which has prompted the CDC to begin thinking about a new vaccine. 

By Luke Gale • March 6, 2017

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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.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Geisinger Health seeking 2,000 new hires

The recruitment effort could take up to 18 months, officials said.

By Meg Bryant • March 3, 2017

Why tech giants are claiming space in healthcare

“Healthcare has been labeled as ‘ripe for disruption’ for years," says Top Tier Consulting Senior Manager Derek Spearing.

By Meg Bryant • March 2, 2017

Survey: Nearly half of nurses might leave the profession

Most nurses surveyed by travel nursing company RNnetwork reported the national nursing shortage has had a strong impact on their workload.

By Ana Mulero • March 1, 2017

Mayo Clinic's Medicaid costs and workforce growth undercut 2016 profits

Donations to the Minnesota-based system totaled $296 million in 2016, up from $277 million a year earlier.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 28, 2017

WHO issues list of 'urgently needed' antibiotics for deadly superbugs

The organization also calls for better infection controls and appropriate use of antibiotics to fight the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 28, 2017

Charts: Must-know healthcare cybersecurity statistics

The healthcare industry was the victim of 88% of all ransomware attacks in U.S. industries last year, according to Solutionary, an NTT Group security company. 

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 27, 2017

Cybersecurity — What healthcare administrators need to know

In this comprehensive guide to cybersecurity, Healthcare Dive explores why cybersecurity is important for hospitals, how cyberthreats are looming over the industry and what CIOs and CISOs worry about while on the job.

By Jeff Byers • Feb. 27, 2017

Mayo Clinic plans $70M upgrades

The plans indicate that healthcare organizations are willing to forge ahead with capital projects despite uncertainty around healthcare reform.

By Luke Gale • Feb. 27, 2017

Antibiotic-resistant infections among children increased 700% in 8 years

Hospitals are still prescribing a lot of antibiotics but the threats of superbugs and hospital-acquired infections are increasing.

By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 24, 2017

Express Scripts cuts 300+ jobs with decision to close Colorado call center

Significant growth is expected in the healthcare job market but the company's decision shows that not all workers in the industry are safe from automation. 

By Luke Gale • Feb. 23, 2017

Piedmont Healthcare to run Walgreens' retail clinics in Atlanta

The health system and the pharmacy retail chain also plan to share best practices around improving quality of care and the patient experience while reducing costs. 

By Ana Mulero , Meg Bryant • Feb. 23, 2017

Nearly half of states don't have any Healthgrades 2017 'Best Hospitals'

California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania are the states with the largest numbers of hospitals recognized by the healthcare company.

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 22, 2017

Louisiana health system to close 14 clinics

Clinician reimbursement cuts and shrinking inpatient volumes have taken a toll on the financial stability of rural hospitals in the U.S.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 21, 2017

Microsoft and UPMC launch Healthcare NeXT

The tech giant will unveil plans for HealthVault Insights at HIMSS17 next week.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 17, 2017

How technologies can help the elderly age at home

The country's aging population is embracing new solutions as health IT companies create consumer technologies aimed at assisting seniors.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 16, 2017

High costs give palliative care increased industry interest

“There’s no question that palliative care teams reduce avoidable crises and rationalize the care so that patients get only the care they want and need,” says Diane Meier, director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 15, 2017

AHRQ eyes role for primary care in reducing hospital readmissions

Readmissions cost U.S. hospitals about $41.3 billion annually.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 14, 2017

DirectTrust issues to-do list to improve clinical messaging

The recommendations include suggestions for standardizing and improving the handling of both inbound and outbound messages.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 14, 2017

Hospitals get pushback on Mar-a-Lago fundraisers

The protests stem from concerns about Trump administration policies.   

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 10, 2017

What the future might hold for EHRs

In the future, electronic health records are likely to include fully integrated telehealth capabilities, enhanced natural language processing and more. 

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 9, 2017

Verity Health says data on 9,000 patients may have been hacked

The breach involved a health system website that is no longer in use.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 8, 2017

Medtronic wins contract to provide telehealth services for veterans

The medtech giant relocated to Ireland two years ago in an effort to avoid high taxes on U.S. corporations.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 8, 2017

Provider-payer rate negotiations changing as care models evolve

Though contracts between payers and providers vary depending on the details, value-based care initiatives and growth in the individual insurance market are changing the conversation.

By Luke Gale • Feb. 7, 2017