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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 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Hospitals find virtual reality prices are dropping
As competition heats up among vendors, VR equipment has become a more affordable option.
By Ana Mulero • Aug. 29, 2016 -
UPMC insures a fair amount of people now
The provider ended its fiscal year by netting $12.8 billion in operating revenues.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 29, 2016 -
Study raises concern about use of gas relief drops in medical scopes
The finding comes as regulators have been investigating a spate of “superbug” infections linked to duodenoscopes.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 26, 2016
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