Bloomberg: US healthcare system near bottom on efficiency

The U.S. dropped slipped from 49th to 50th of 55 nations on longevity, per capital spending and spending as a share of GDP.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 30, 2016

UnitedHealth and University of California Health partner on statewide ACO

The University of California Health system and UnitedHealth Group are partnering to create a super ACO in California. 

By Luke Gale • Sept. 29, 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

Former Tuomey exec settles for $1M in false claims case

Ralph J. Cox III will also be excluded for four years from participating in federal healthcare programs, including providing management or administrative services paid for by federal healthcare programs. 

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 28, 2016

Patient ID mix-ups still a 'significant' problem, new analysis finds

Medical record errors occur in all healthcare settings and at every point in the patient journey.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 27, 2016

CMS, ONC release aids to support smarter EHR choice, contract terms

A new contracting guide offers tips and strategies for negotiating with EHR vendors.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 27, 2016

Safety-net hospitals reduce readmissions amid fairness concerns

A new study supports policy change to level the playing field.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 26, 2016

Saint Luke's unveils plans for first Kansas City area microhospital

The system is joining a growing trend to bring hospital care closer to patients' homes.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 26, 2016

This FTC official explained why the agency challenges hospital transactions

Anti-competitive experts at a KPMG event were in disagreement about needing to consolidate for population health management.

By Ana Mulero • Sept. 21, 2016

Dignity Health, CHI partner to bring precision medicine to patients

The alliance creates the largest community-based precision medicine program in the U.S.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 21, 2016

Hospital quality scores unaffected by physician employment status

More and more hospitals are employing physicians, but it isn’t helping them to improve quality scores in mortality rates, readmission rates, lengths of stay, or patient satisfaction, a new study finds.

By Luke Gale • Sept. 20, 2016

CDC: Hospital antibiotic use 'increased significantly'

Between 2006 and 2012, 55.1% of patients received at least one dose of antibiotic during their hospital stay.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 20, 2016

UPMC dumps controversial new building site, resumes search

The health system said the decision was independent of local opposition.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 19, 2016

CHS is exploring its options – could a sale be on the horizon?

The hospital giant has been fighting to improve its profit margins by attempting to sell at least 12 hospitals. 

By Ana Mulero • Sept. 19, 2016

Study finds major EMR vendor APIs still don't play fair

Companies "view integration as a competitive advantage," according to Matthew Holt, co-chairman at Health 2.0.

By Ana Mulero • Sept. 19, 2016

CMS: Nearly all states reduced preventable hospital readmissions

Vermont was the only state where the rate increased in 2015. 

By Ana Mulero • Sept. 14, 2016

Rideshare partnerships could help lower costs of patient transport

An opinion piece in JAMA noted average per-ride costs fell 32.4%, from $31.54 to $21.32 under some Lyft collaborations.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 7, 2016

Study: Medicaid expansion not impacting length of stay or mortality

While Medicaid expansion may be impacting the healthcare landscape, it does not appear to be impacting these two measures.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 6, 2016

How some providers are stoking entrepreneurial fires to ensure healthy financials

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is currently pursuing about 50 different projects, says Patrick Fitzgerald, vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation. 

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 6, 2016

Evidence-based health design: A primer

The physical design of healthcare settings affect outcomes in many ways. 

By Luke Gale • Sept. 6, 2016

Anthem to reward providers for integrated care certification

The Joint Commission began the integrated care certification program in July 2015.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 2, 2016

Cincinnati area hospital invests $1.4M to offer more natural births

Pregnant women can get coaching on labor-coping techniques, childbirth education, and massage therapy.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 2, 2016

St. Luke's, Geisinger team up to hold down costs

The agreement includes plans for a new Medicare Advantage plan.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 2, 2016

How cardiac rehab could be poised to gain traction alongside bundled payments

While the service has proven its value, it may take further payment reform before hospitals see it that way.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 1, 2016

ONC blockchain challenge winners show breadth of potential uses

Fifteen winners were selected from more than 70 submissions. 

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 1, 2016

Medical tourism growing, but obstacles hamper trend in U.S. hospitals

Most U.S. hospitals haven’t realized medical tourism could be a revenue diversification tool but many don’t have the bandwidth to figure it out.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 30, 2016