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Deep Dive9 ways to cut down on medical waste
“The key is ensuring proper waste disposal is easy to follow and that staff are properly trained,” says Selin Hoboy of Stericycle, Inc.
By Julie Henry • July 12, 2016 -
New physician salary study puts gender pay gap on blast
In 24 public medical schools, female physicians earn about $20,000 less annually than their male counterparts, a new study finds.
By Jeff Byers • July 11, 2016 -
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TrendlineProvider burnout
Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.
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Deep Dive
Interoperability is a four-letter word: Inching toward true exchange
The systems may need to talk to each other but the industry needs to engage the same conversation. ONC's Dr. Vindell Washington, athenahealth's Jonathan Bush, and AMA's Steven Stack weigh in.
By Jeff Byers • July 11, 2016 -
Sutter to shutter Berkeley hospital in 2030
Sutter’s Oakland hospital will take over inpatient services for the East Bay area, with Berkeley becoming a focal point for outpatient care.
By Meg Bryant • July 8, 2016 -
Health Affairs study: Adult deaths in the ER down almost 50%
The researchers attributed the drop to advances in emergency, prehospital and palliative care.
By Meg Bryant • July 8, 2016 -
NYU Langone Medical Center, Winthrop University Hospital looking to tie the knot
The two organizations signed a non-binding letter of intent to create an integrated health network in New York City.
By Jeff Byers • July 8, 2016 -
CISOs plagued by too much information, over-promised solutions
Investors have injected more than $7.3 billion in cybersecurity startups over the past five years.
By Meg Bryant • July 8, 2016 -
Catholic systems merge, declare focus on mental health
The creation of the Foundation for Mental Health and Wellness begun with an initial $100 million investment.
By Heather Caspi • July 7, 2016 -
Business agility key to surviving in today's fast-paced marketplace
Despite technological advances, communication remains a key challenge in managing a project team, a recent survey shows.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2016 -
Spate of FDA approvals open up obesity treatment eligibility
More than one-third of U.S. adults are clinically obese, putting them at risk for a host of serious medical problems.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2016 -
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 -
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
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