VA axes 3 more Phoenix hospital execs

Deputy VA Secretary Sloan Gibson expressed disappointment the executives’ removals had taken so long.

By Meg Bryant • March 18, 2016

Text In: One question with TINYpulse's Brooks McMahon

"What's the most important thing hospital CEOs should be aware of in regards to workplace satisfaction at hospitals?"

By Jeff Byers • March 17, 2016

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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

Interoperability is all the rage. Why don't we have it?

Middleware software being developed by companies could offer a near-term fix to the EHR interoperability conundrum. 

By Meg Bryant • March 17, 2016

RNs stage one-week walkout at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles

The strike is meant to leverage demands in the nurses’ first union contract negotiations with the hospital.

By Meg Bryant • March 16, 2016

After layoffs, United Medical Center's takeover deal in question

At the moment, the Howard University Hospital and Paladin Healthcare Capital deal to take over United Medical Center seems dubious.

By Nina Flanagan • March 15, 2016

HHS allocates $94M to 271 health centers to address prescription opioid misuse

In addition, the Senate approved a bill last week that would make some bold moves toward addressing the issues of opioid misuse.

By Heather Caspi • March 14, 2016

ACA enrollment challenges persist, 2015 target missed

The Obama administration missed their 2015 enrollment goal by about 3%. 

By Ana Mulero • March 14, 2016

Emory hospital employees fired for huge drug theft scheme

The diversion scheme, which ran from October 2008 until July 2013, involved controlled substances like Xanax, codeine, and hydrocodone. 

By Meg Bryant • March 11, 2016

Truven's annual 100 top hospitals study finds promising new trend

The analytics firm noticed a new trend on improved outcomes and reduced overall costs per patient.  

By Heather Caspi • March 10, 2016

New policy statement urges pediatricians identify kids at risk with poverty

American Academy of Pediatrics is calling on pediatricians to mitigate the effects of poverty on children's health.

By Heather Caspi • March 10, 2016

City of Hope email hack exposes patient information

The incident is another example for the need for greater cybersecurity in the industry.

By Meg Bryant • March 9, 2016

California hospital-born superbugs found to feed on sewage, pose threat to coastline

EPA scientists discovered an antibiotic-resistant superbug in sewage in Southern California.

By Meg Bryant • March 9, 2016

Health Affairs research on physician landscape: There's going to be some changes around here

The daily environment for physicians are changing; one study found physicians spend an average 15.1 hours per week tracking and reporting quality measures.

By Ana Mulero • March 8, 2016

Together at last? Mental health services in primary care settings could improve care outcomes

As figures surrounding serious mental issues estimate they cost the U.S. $193.2 billion in lost earnings annually, one study found patients had better diabetes and hypertension control when they received primary care at a mental health facility.

By Nina Flanagan • March 8, 2016

U.S. court rules for confidential third party data embargo in pending Advocate/NorthShore merger

After the FTC tried to prevent the Advocate/NorthShore merger, a question of sharing confidential information in defense of the merger was brought before a judge. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 8, 2016

How easy is it to impersonate a doctor?

In some cases, all it takes is the walk and the talk.

By Heather Caspi • March 7, 2016

Ambulatory hirings outpaced hospitals in February

Healthcare overall is on pace to become the largest sector in the U.S.

By Heather Caspi • March 7, 2016

Study: Price transparency puts hospitals in better bargaining seat

Price transparency had an estimated savings of 26% in the recent study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

By Meg Bryant • March 2, 2016

Mayo Clinic's income falls almost 37% in past year

Although revenue was up, it was countered by expense increases. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 1, 2016

Cloud-sharing service receives FDA approval

Box for Healthcare enables hospitals to communicate with patients via mobile devices. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 1, 2016

Cleveland Clinic performs first U.S. uterus transplant

The procedure could impact thousands of women worldwide estimated to have uterine factor infertility.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 29, 2016

HHS study finds reduced readmissions real, not masked as observation stays

HHS researchers refute the argument that readmissions data is being skewed by relabeling.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 29, 2016

Hospital concierge care stirs debate

Is catering to the wealthy supportive or at odds with serving communities at large?

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 29, 2016

NJ hospital ex-employee may have exposed 213 patients to HIV, hepatitis

A former pharmacist at the hospital could have exposed patients who received intravenous morphine or hydromorphone medications to these diseases.

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 26, 2016

UPMC argues for liability insurer to pony up $12.5M for antitrust settlement

UPMC is trying to move a settlement forward and pass the bill to United Educators Insurance.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 25, 2016