In which states do doctors earn the most, least?

There is a $90,000 divide between the average salaries for primary care physician in the lowest-ranking and highest-ranking states, though no single factor explains the discrepancy. 

By Luke Gale • March 9, 2017

Fairview and HealthEast to merge

Hospital merger and acquisition activity is expected to continue at a rapid pace in 2017, but the jury is still out on whether increased consolidation will deliver cost-saving benefits. 

By Luke Gale • March 9, 2017

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Advocate-NorthShore merger is off

After court rulings that went back and forth, the most recent ruling in the FTC's favor was a death blow to the deal.

By Shannon Muchmore • March 8, 2017

Revised order on immigration does not quell healthcare concerns

An updated executive order could prevent medical students from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Syria from attending residency programs in the United States.

By Luke Gale • March 8, 2017

CHS to sell Alabama hospital in continued restructuring

The Anniston, AL hospital is one of 25 CHS plans to divest from this year.

By Meg Bryant • March 7, 2017

3 Republican concepts for replacing the ACA — and what they mean

Republicans are scrambling to quell fears as they act on their long-held promise to repeal the ACA. But the plans put forward would do little for those with high healthcare needs and low or moderate incomes. 

By Shannon Muchmore • March 7, 2017

Nonprofit salaries for healthcare executives on the rise

Healthcare salaries at nonprofit organizations have increased in recent years, but there does not appear to be a pattern that determines who gets higher pay. 

By Luke Gale • March 7, 2017

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

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