Hospitals: Page 167
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FTC dealt rare loss in Pennsylvania hospital merger case
The agency failed to consider the pressures of the changing healthcare environment while attempting to block the merger of Penn State Hershey Medical Center and PinnacleHealth System.
By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The pros and cons of leaving private practice
Only one in three doctors will remain independent by the end of this year, one report found.
By Julie Henry • May 11, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Boston startup develops skin-like material with potential cosmetic, medical applications
Olivo Laboratories will initially use the new material for treating skin conditions like eczema.
By Nina Flanagan • May 11, 2016 -
Health Datapalooza: Strategies to reduce medical errors
One panelist argued doctors are more likely to write accurate notes if they know that their patients are going to read them.
By Ana Mulero • May 10, 2016 -
Hospitals lead April healthcare hiring
The only healthcare category to lose jobs in April was residential mental health facilities.
By Heather Caspi • May 9, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Sports sponsorships picking up steam as healthcare competition increases
The opportunities offer healthcare companies to market directly to consumers and create brand recognition.
By Nina Flanagan • May 6, 2016 -
Personalized medicine gaining ground in U.S., Europe, report finds
Over two-thirds of respondents said the model is having a measurable impact on their company or facility.
By Meg Bryant • May 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Performance measures put heat on hospitals
Stakeholders react to the abundance of federal performance measures. Some say doctors just want more time to take care of their patients.
By Meg Bryant • May 5, 2016 -
Robotic soft tissue surgery superior, researchers say
Researchers have developed an autonomous robot that has been found superior to other surgical approaches in soft tissue.
By Nina Flanagan • May 5, 2016 -
Survey shows EHR replacement benefits questionable
Three years after a rush to replace EHR systems, a new survey finds hospitals doubting their benefits.
By Nina Flanagan • May 5, 2016 -
Tenet posts $59M Q1 loss as lawsuit reserve grows to $407M
The company predicts competition will take on UnitedHealth's deserted ACA markets and stated it will be happy to fight for it.
By Meg Bryant • May 4, 2016 -
Low costs land 231 hospitals a Medicare bonus — despite low quality
CMS said it may revise regulations so hospitals rated below the national quality average won’t receive a bonus in the future.
By Meg Bryant • May 4, 2016 -
Medical errors account for 251,000 U.S. deaths every year
The Johns Hopkins researchers stated medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. They argue safer systems could reduce the frequency and severity of medical errors.
By Meg Bryant • May 4, 2016 -
Genetic find lauded as 'milestone' for breast cancer research
English researchers are optimistic their findings could one day change breast cancer treatment and prevention.
By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 2016 -
Report says norovirus affects nearly 700M people worldwide, costs $60B annually
Researchers from Johns Hopkins and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) want to bring more attention to norovirus, the most common cause of food poisoning and stomach flu in the U.S.
By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 2016 -
UPMC, Jameson Health finalize merger, $75M facilities investment
Jameson, a rural hospital with 1,200 employees, had been looking to partner with a larger health system for years as its patient revenue has been dropping.
By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 2016 -
Beth Israel Deaconess to raise minimum wage at Plymouth hospital to $15/hour
The hospital has agreed to raise minimum wage 8.5% over the next three years to $16.08 an hour by 2019.
By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 2016 -
Study results question if most profitable hospitals are actually for-profit orgs
In a study published in Health Affairs this month, researchers found seven out of the 10 most profitable hospitals were nonprofits.
By Ana Mulero • May 3, 2016 -
NEJM: Violence going unaddressed against healthcare providers
Administrators and providers themselves may be contributing to the perpetuation of assaults.
By Heather Caspi • May 2, 2016 -
Math errors from a 19-bed MA hospital may result in 2,000 layoffs throughout state
After consultants hired by Partners Healthcare submitted several mistakes to Medicare, hospitals in the state could see a $160 million reduction in reimbursements.
By Ana Mulero • May 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Chipping away at EHR roadblocks: What's working, what's not?
Until EHR systems become cheaper and easier to use, many individual providers may hold off investing in them.
By Meg Bryant • April 28, 2016 -
New catheter detects superbugs
Researchers in the U.K. have developed a new catheter that changes the color of urine when superbugs are present.
By Nina Flanagan • April 28, 2016 -
HCA won't let state denial dampen plans for future hospital
The nonprofit hospital giant has asked an administrative law judge to overturn the state’s rejection of its application, as well as approval of a hospital application by Jackson Health System.
By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2016 -
Tenet looks to slower growth, improving cash flow
The hospital operator’s market value dropped to about $2.8 billion since July, causing it to leave the S&P 500.
By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2016 -
De Blasio proposes $2B overhaul of city hospital system
The mayor's report calls for $100 million in capital investments to beef up community-based health centers and clinics.
By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2016
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