Uncertainty. Opportunity. It'll all be there for healthcare in 2017, PwC says

While industry eyes will be on the White House next year, trends toward value-based care will continue, Trine Tsouderos, PwC's Health Research Institute director, told Healthcare Dive.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 15, 2016

Carequality, CommonWell partner on interoperability, data sharing

The collaboration’s aim is to make it easier for providers to get health information that could be useful in making decisions about diagnosis and treatment for their patients.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 15, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Patient mix-ups a major drain on hospital revenues, physician productivity

Positive patient identification using biometrics could cut down on misidentifications, said respondents to a survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 14, 2016

Study shows link between met social needs, improved outcomes

Patients who participated in a social service resource program saw substantive reductions in cholesterol and blood pressure.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 13, 2016

Humana CEO offers 5-point plan for curbing ER use

Primary care providers should act as the “quarterback” in the healthcare system, directing patients to specialists as needed and helping to reduce unnecessary ER visits, CEO Bruce Broussard says.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 13, 2016

HHS: Preventing hospital-acquired infections saved $28B

More than 3 million of such infections were prevented from 2010 through 2015, according to the agency.

By Ana Mulero & Jeff Byers • Dec. 12, 2016

13 of our best reads for 2016

Some odds and ends of articles for the year just for you.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 11, 2016

Oscar, Mount Sinai cut ribbon on new Brooklyn clinic

Convenience is a hot topic in healthcare these days and the insurer could be looking long-term toward a chain of clinics across the U.S.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 9, 2016

Life expectancy in the US has decreased. That's troubling

The rate for heart disease increased 0.9% while the rate for cancer decreased by 1.7% from 2014 to 2015, new data from CDC show.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 8, 2016

Leapfrog Group names 2016 top hospitals

More than 100 hospitals were recognized as the cream of the crop.

By Ana Mulero • Dec. 7, 2016

Med school can be a depressing time for many, study finds

More and more research points to high rates of mental health issues within the healthcare industry. 

By Luke Gale • Dec. 7, 2016

How many daily steps are needed for less functional decline?

Older hospitalized patients’ mobility was tracked via a wearable device on the ankle in a JAMA Internal Medicine study.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 6, 2016

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

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

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

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

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