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

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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

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

Lost and found: Keeping track of healthcare equipment

The global healthcare asset management market is expected to reach $29.6 million in 2020.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 19, 2017

CMS reins in pass-through payments

Safety-net hospitals, clinics and physicians will be looking for new income streams to replace billions in payments that are being phased out.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Jan. 19, 2017

Preventable hospitalizations on the decline

Quality measures helped reduce preventable hospitalizations by 31% among consumers eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

By Luke Gale • Jan. 19, 2017

Meet Forward, a doctor office startup run by ex-Uber, Google employees

Forward offers unlimited access to a range of services from baseline screening to nutrition counseling for a monthly fee in lieu of insurance or a co-pay.

By Jeff Byers • Jan. 18, 2017

Uncompensated hospital costs reach new low

The ACA has helped hospitals by reducing the burden of uncompensated care, but all bets are off if it is repealed without a replacement.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Jan. 15, 2017

Study: Missouri hospitals reported cause of death inaccurately in 45% of cases

Some hospitals were found to underreport cancer and overreport heart disease and renal disease.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Jan. 15, 2017

Wider adoption of electronic transactions could save healthcare $9.4B, report says

While CAQH makes the case for the fiscal benefits of digital transactions, implementing an electronic workflow has seen some struggles in provider settings.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 13, 2017

CDC: Rural Americans at higher risk of death from heart disease, cancer

The agency issued a set of recommendations for healthcare providers to address health disparities. 

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 13, 2017

Trump chooses David Shulkin for Secretary of Veterans Affairs post

The Department of Veterans Affairs undersecretary for health, a longtime hospital administrator, could bring a fresh perspective to the agency.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Jan. 12, 2017

New weapons in infection control and prevention

Determining what technologies to invest in should start with a good cost analysis.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 12, 2017

ECRI's top 10 tech picks for 2017

Technologies to watch include liquid biopsies and UV-C LEDs for disinfection.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 12, 2017