Hospitals: Page 167
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AmSurg expands U.S. radiology services footprint with AllegiantMD purchase
The recent merger activity follows AmSurg’s lost bid to acquire hospital staffing firm TeamHealth Holdings last November.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2016 -
Why Catholic Health is bowing out of the insurance field
In the first nine months of fiscal 2016, CHI’s QualChoice subsidiary lost $97 million.
By Meg Bryant • July 1, 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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CDC finds heart disease again leads the pack for common causes of death
Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities were the most common cause of death in infants, according to 2014 mortality data released by the CDC.
By Meg Bryant • July 1, 2016 -
Lawmakers call for patient notification after healthcare ransomware attacks
With the new guidance, the lawmakers want to make it clear that ransomware attacks are unlike other conventional cyberattacks.
By Naomi Eide • July 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Symptom searches carving out a rollercoaster relationship with doctor-patient conversations
As online searches become more sophisticated, a number of hospitals are offering them on patient portals.
By Meg Bryant • June 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
7 tips for improving patient safety in hospitals
An AHRQ report shows hospital efforts to improve patient safety have resulted in about $19.8 billion in cost savings.
By Julie Henry • June 30, 2016 -
Allina offers nurses new contact with concessions
The latest proposal would still require nurses to drop union-backed health plans for Allina’s coverage.
By Meg Bryant • June 29, 2016 -
Hacker posts 9.3M patient records for sale on dark net
In the face of growing ransomware attacks, HHS proposed steps healthcare entities can take to protect their databases.
By Meg Bryant • June 29, 2016 -
ProPublica: For-profit southern hospitals host to most industry payments
Physicians' rates of acceptance of payments like meals, consulting and promotional fees from pharmaceutical and medical device companies vary significantly.
By Heather Caspi • June 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Should EDs collect, track patients' sexual orientation? This researcher thinks so
"The most important thing is to ensure we are treating everybody equally," Dr. Adil Haider of Brigham and Women's Health noted before this morning's presentation at AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting.
By Jeff Byers • June 28, 2016 -
CDC reveals Americans are going to the ED more than you think
Private insurance was the most common form of payment for 29% of ED visits, the agency found.
By Heather Caspi • June 27, 2016 -
Allina replacement nurse says care being compromised
The provider launched a nationwide search for 1,400 replacement nurses ahead of a week-long strike.
By Meg Bryant • June 24, 2016 -
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Oregon P4P efforts paying off, net $168M in incentives
A Oregon Health Authority report found a 33% decrease in adults who had a hospital stay and were readmitted for any reason within 30 days since 2011.
By Meg Bryant • June 24, 2016 -
Hospital profitability factors outlined in new study
Competing consolidation efforts in the hospital and health insurer markets play a leading role.
By Heather Caspi • June 23, 2016 -
CMS trustees project grim Medicare funding future, potential depletion by 2028
The one bright spot is that the fund is projected to last 11 years longer than before the ACA was enacted.
By Heather Caspi • June 23, 2016 -
U.S. News names best children's hospitals for 2016-17
Boston Children’s Hospital took first place in overall care, with top billing in eight of 10 medical specialties.
By Meg Bryant • June 22, 2016 -
Healthcare shopping trends across U.S. all over the map
Women and adults ages 25 to 44 are most likely to shop for medical services, according to a new report by HealthSparq.
By Meg Bryant • June 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
7 ways hospitals can reduce staffing costs without jeopardizing quality
It’s important for hospital financial leaders to manage costs on an ongoing basis, rather than in “big bunches” when a crisis comes along.
By Julie Henry • June 21, 2016 -
Advocate-NorthShore merger ordered to a standstill before hopeful July 1 completion
The merger remains on hold until the case can be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals.
By Heather Caspi • June 20, 2016 -
PCPs, ER docs: Hospitals aren't addressing our high burnout rate
Time pressures were cited as the top cause of physician burnout, followed by EMRs, a recent survey found.
By Ana Mulero • June 20, 2016 -
FTC presses on against Advocate-NorthShore merger
Advocate and NorthShore insist the merger won’t hurt health insurers or patients.
By Meg Bryant • June 17, 2016 -
Allina to search for 1,400 nurses in face of possible strike
A regional health system in Scotland saw costs jump £2.9 million over a four-year period, as nurses were hired to cover shortages.
By Meg Bryant • June 17, 2016 -
SCOTUS false claims decision sets up increased liability potential for providers
Two-thirds of all whistleblower lawsuits in the U.S. last year involved healthcare entities.
By Meg Bryant • June 17, 2016 -
Boston Children's feeling financial expansion woes before breaking ground on $1.1B project
The hospital is finding that paying to uproot and relocate individuals has its price.
By Jeff Byers • June 16, 2016 -
Patients report limited benefits from accountable care
Gaps currently exist between what patients need and what they are actually receiving, according to a recent survey.
By Heather Caspi • June 16, 2016
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