10K Medicare patient deaths highlight importance of hospital setting variations

Patients at rural hospitals without dedicated internists were much more likely to die following an emergency department discharge than patients at other hospitals, according to a new study published in The BMJ.

By Luke Gale • Feb. 2, 2017

Trump's SCOTUS nominee voted against ACA contraception mandate

Confirmation of Neil Gorsuch wouldn't tip the ideological balance of the highest court, but it would firm up the conservative wing's stance against abortion rights.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Feb. 2, 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

Children's Medical Center fined $3.2M over HIPAA violations

While the hospital’s HIPAA violations affected 7,000 patients, the fine serves as a reminder to other providers how costly breaches can be.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Feb. 2, 2017

Senate committee approves Tom Price without Democrats

Democrats' attempt to buy time by boycotting the markup scheduled for Tuesday has failed.  

By Ana Mulero , Kathleen Gilbert • Feb. 1, 2017

Partners Healthcare hospital to unionize workers

United Healthcare Workers East 1199SEIU is pushing for hospital pricing reforms in Massachusetts. 

By Kathleen Gilbert • Feb. 1, 2017

Study: Scopes often remain contaminated after standard cleaning methods

Of the 20 gastroscopes and colonoscopes manufactured by Olympus examined for a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control, 12 tested positive for bacterial growth.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Feb. 1, 2017

Survey finds high rate of obesity among hospital workers

The UTHealth Science Center survey found obvious links between being overweight and diet and activity levels, but also dissatisfaction with worksite wellness programs. 

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 31, 2017

Healthcare providers rate population health management vendors

Most of the providers with population health projects surveyed by Black Book lack the right technology to meet their needs.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 31, 2017

Healthcare feels the weight of Trump's new executive orders

The latest executive orders that require two regulations be revoked for every new one that is implemented and ban immigration from certain countries will cause massive ripple effects for physicians, hospitals and patients.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Jan. 31, 2017

Beth Israel and Lahey Health agree to explore merger

If a merger between the medical centers is completed, the combined system would be the second largest in Massachusetts rivaled only by Partners HealthCare.

By Luke Gale • Jan. 30, 2017

Summa Health's future uncertain after CEO Thomas Malone resigns

Malone’s resignation three weeks after a vote of no confidence may serve as a warning to other hospital leaders: Neglect physicians at your own peril.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Jan. 30, 2017

What Trump's executive order could mean for the ACA

On Thursday, the Trump administration announced it would cease advertising ACA coverage in the final days of the current open enrollment season.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 27, 2017

AHA: Mergers lead to cost savings, quality improvements

In 2016, hospital M&A activity decreased 12.7% compared to the previous year, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. 

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 26, 2017

AMA-led coalition calls for reforming management tools

Fed up with the burden of utilization management tools like prior authorization, a group representing healthcare providers and patients has made it clear that they want to see big changes from payers.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Jan. 26, 2017

Poll: 1 in 5 nurses wouldn't make same career choice again

Nurses with more than 21 years in the profession were more likely to be disillusioned​ than those with less than one year of practice, according to a new Medscape report. 

By Ana Mulero , Luke Gale • Jan. 26, 2017

Study finds potential 'sweet spot' for ICU staffing

Improved understanding of relationships between hospital personnel decisions and patients could help healthcare executives to determine optimal staffing levels.

By Luke Gale • Jan. 24, 2017

Healthcare makes strong showing in Glassdoor's 50 best jobs in America

Pharmacy manager and dental hygienist were new to this year's list.

By Jeff Byers • Jan. 24, 2017

Healthcare M&A down but not out in 2016, PwC finds

While the number of deals decreased 1.4% year-over-year, healthcare is still a very active market, Thad Kresho, U.S. Health Services Deals Leader at PwC, told Healthcare Dive.

By Jeff Byers • Jan. 24, 2017

Banner Health, Philips underscore telehealth value in high-cost populations

The electronics company's Intensive Ambulatory Care pilot program helped cut hospitalizations and overall costs.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 24, 2017

Hospitals retrain emergency physicians to avoid prescribing opioids

Some hospitals are looking to reduce narcotic use by limiting prescriptions at one of their primary sources: emergency departments.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Jan. 23, 2017

JAMA: Providers stumbling when it comes to sepsis readmissions

The common, deadly condition cost the healthcare system more than $23 billion in 2013, and preventing it has become a public health priority, according to the CDC.

By Luke Gale • Jan. 23, 2017

Hospitalizations due to birth defects cost $22.9B, study finds

Major birth defects in the U.S. are responsible for a disproportionate amount of hospitalization costs, and they’re likely to increase.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Jan. 23, 2017

Minorities, poor and less educated most at risk to lose health coverage under ACA repeal

Healthcare facilities, already dealing with financial struggles partly due to policy changes, will find it increasingly difficult to manage their budgets in this fast-changing landscape.

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 20, 2017

CHS loses another top official, settles investor lawsuit

The hospital giant has been selling off hospitals and assets to bring down debt.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2017

$434M judgment against HCA more than halved on appeal

Since 2009, the Healthcare Corporation of America has been fighting a lawsuit over an alleged failure to deliver on an agreement made in a 2003 acquisition. It looks like the fight is far from over. 

By Luke Gale • Jan. 20, 2017