Hospitals prop up 'grassroots' group opposing insurance mergers

The Campaign for Consumer Choice is not what it appears on the surface.

By Heather Caspi • May 23, 2016

GE Healthcare, Accenture promise to transform claims processing

The pair said they can help health systems reduce claims denials to yield a 0.5-1% lift in their operating margin.

By Heather Caspi • May 23, 2016

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Provider burnout

Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.

By Healthcare Dive staff

GIS maps hospital efforts to healthier populations

GIS uses geographic data to uncover patterns and relationships that traditional health IT systems can’t detect.

By Meg Bryant • May 22, 2016

More hospitals adding CNIOs to its C-Suite

Barriers to establishing a CNIO include lack of funding, small hospital size, and resistance from the IT department.

By Meg Bryant • May 20, 2016

Mental health gets top billing for US medical expenditures

The fastest spending growth is in diseases of the liver, pancreas and gallbladder, a Health Affairs study notes.

By Meg Bryant • May 20, 2016

Surgical outcomes found comparable at rural and urban hospitals

The JAMA study suggests it pays for patients to undergo some common procedures at their local critical access hospital.

By Heather Caspi • May 19, 2016

Origami robot retrieves battery in simulated stomach

The robot is able to unfold out of a swallowed capsule and researchers can control it with external magnets.

By Nina Flanagan • May 18, 2016

Massachusetts General Hospital completes first penis transplant in the U.S.

The surgeons attributed the procedure's success to the collaboration of multiple divisions and departments within the hospital.

By Ana Mulero • May 16, 2016

Here come the millennials: What providers need to know

To meet millennials’ expectations of convenience and cost savings, some hospitals now offer same-day appointments and online pricing information.

By Meg Bryant • May 13, 2016

Merge ahead: Healthcare deals adapting as industry evolves

Healthcare consolidations hit record levels in 2015. Will the pace continue?

By Nina Flanagan • May 13, 2016

Patient safety concerns at NIH's flagship hospital cause leadership shake-up

NIH Clinical Center will clean house after an independent review concluded research demands were trumping patient safety.

By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016

Senate report targets doctor-owned device distributorships

The report calls for federal legislation to require doctors to disclose any financial interest they have in medical products.

By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016

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

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

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

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

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