ONC: EHRs now in play at most U.S. hospitals

Newly released data show that eight in 10 small, rural and, critical-access hospitals have adopted basic EHR systems.

By Meg Bryant • June 1, 2016

Arrival of 'nightmare bacteria' in U.S. raises antibiotic-resistance alarm

If mcr-1 becomes established in the U.S. it would be a disaster, experts such as CDC's Thomas Frieden warn.

By Heather Caspi • May 30, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Aetna, Texas Health to launch integrated health plan

The firms will offer new insurance products in 14 North Texas counties beginning January 2017.

By Meg Bryant • May 27, 2016

CMS reveals plan to improve hospital patient safety, reduce readmissions

Hospital Improvement and Innovation Networks will help hospitals implement and spread proven evidence-based best practices for reducing patient harm.

By Meg Bryant • May 27, 2016

20 healthcare execs make top-earning CEO list

Centene’s Michael Neidorff, Universal Health Services’ Alan Miller, Cigna’s David Cordani, Aetna’s Mark Bertolini, among others, made the list. 

By Meg Bryant • May 27, 2016

Montana's healthcare labor pool unable to meet increasing demand

Healthcare is the largest private employer industry in Montana with steady growth, but the demand is higher than the supply. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 26, 2016

Beth Israel of NYC to undergo extreme downsizing

The hospital will go from 825 beds to 70 and up to 700 employees are expected to lose their jobs.

By Heather Caspi • May 26, 2016

VA chief apologizes for wait time comparison to Disneyland

Secretary Robert McDonald hit a nerve when he downplayed wait times as a measure for success.

By Heather Caspi • May 26, 2016

Cleveland Clinic wins Greening the OR Leadership Award

Forty-one healthcare facilities were recognized for meeting a minimum threshold for sustainability in the operating room environment.

By Meg Bryant • May 25, 2016

AHRQ: Fewer medical errors than a decade ago

The report shows less disparity in care between black and white patients and low- and high-income pediatric patients for some procedures.

By Meg Bryant • May 25, 2016

When hospitals buy up independent physicians: Tips for a smooth transition

For solo and small practices, finding a good culture match is key to long-term satisfaction.

By Meg Bryant • May 25, 2016

Patient Safety Institute seeks to reduce medical errors

The institute will provide education, research, and quality improvement projects to reduce medical errors that affect 9,000 annually in North Texas. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 24, 2016

SSM Health goes live with Surescripts' National Record Locator Service

Surescripts National Record Locator Service covers 2 billion patient interactions for 140 million patients across the country. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 24, 2016

Hospitals prop up 'grassroots' group opposing insurance mergers

The Campaign for Consumer Choice is not what it appears on the surface.

By Heather Caspi • May 23, 2016

GE Healthcare, Accenture promise to transform claims processing

The pair said they can help health systems reduce claims denials to yield a 0.5-1% lift in their operating margin.

By Heather Caspi • May 23, 2016

GIS maps hospital efforts to healthier populations

GIS uses geographic data to uncover patterns and relationships that traditional health IT systems can’t detect.

By Meg Bryant • May 22, 2016

More hospitals adding CNIOs to its C-Suite

Barriers to establishing a CNIO include lack of funding, small hospital size, and resistance from the IT department.

By Meg Bryant • May 20, 2016

Mental health gets top billing for US medical expenditures

The fastest spending growth is in diseases of the liver, pancreas and gallbladder, a Health Affairs study notes.

By Meg Bryant • May 20, 2016

Surgical outcomes found comparable at rural and urban hospitals

The JAMA study suggests it pays for patients to undergo some common procedures at their local critical access hospital.

By Heather Caspi • May 19, 2016

Origami robot retrieves battery in simulated stomach

The robot is able to unfold out of a swallowed capsule and researchers can control it with external magnets.

By Nina Flanagan • May 18, 2016

Massachusetts General Hospital completes first penis transplant in the U.S.

The surgeons attributed the procedure's success to the collaboration of multiple divisions and departments within the hospital.

By Ana Mulero • May 16, 2016

Here come the millennials: What providers need to know

To meet millennials’ expectations of convenience and cost savings, some hospitals now offer same-day appointments and online pricing information.

By Meg Bryant • May 13, 2016

Merge ahead: Healthcare deals adapting as industry evolves

Healthcare consolidations hit record levels in 2015. Will the pace continue?

By Nina Flanagan • May 13, 2016

Patient safety concerns at NIH's flagship hospital cause leadership shake-up

NIH Clinical Center will clean house after an independent review concluded research demands were trumping patient safety.

By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016

Senate report targets doctor-owned device distributorships

The report calls for federal legislation to require doctors to disclose any financial interest they have in medical products.

By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016