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Health discrimination, antibiotic overuse on the chopping block in new CMS proposed rule
The agency estimates new antibiotic overuse reduction policies will save hospitals up to $284 million annually.
By Jeff Byers • June 13, 2016 -
Nationwide Children's preps $730M expansion, unprecedented behavioral health facility
The hospital aims to serve the unfulfilled psychiatric needs of youths in crisis.
By Heather Caspi • June 13, 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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Nearly $200M is being invested to reduce organ waiting list
The White House's announcement includes new research and development efforts, a few of which hinge on health IT.
By Jeff Byers • June 13, 2016 -
Domino effect continues to topple Phoenix VA Health System execs
Last month, a federal judge sentenced the hospital’s former director to two years probation for doctoring reports about annual gifts.
By Meg Bryant • June 10, 2016 -
DOJ slams NC's biggest hospital chain with patient steering lawsuit
The lawyer representing Carolinas Healthcare System said, “The system is being sued for something that takes place on a regular basis across the country."
By Meg Bryant • June 10, 2016 -
Mount Sinai's new dept has its eye on changing global health
The new Department of Health System Design and Global Health's goals include designing next-generation care models, cost-effective business models, and user-centric technologies
By Meg Bryant • June 10, 2016 -
CMS' Slavitt: Lessons learned during ACA market's experimentation phase
The agency's acting administrator encouraged insurers to partner with hospital systems that have seen significant benefits from the ACA to reduce costs for consumers.
By Ana Mulero • June 10, 2016 -
L.A. hospital calls foul on insurer's payments to patients
The practice is a throwback that creates difficulties for providers, experts say.
By Heather Caspi • June 8, 2016 -
Colorado comes down on surgical techs after latest needle theft
Could a national registry be in techs' future?
By Heather Caspi • June 5, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Spotlight on medical errors evokes stakeholders' involvement
With medical errors now designated as the third leading cause of death in the U.S., experts stress cultivating a culture of safety.
By Nina Flanagan • June 4, 2016 -
Under pressure, nonprofit hospital ceases to sue poor patients who can't pay
Sen. Charles Grassley said tax-exempt hospitals have a duty to help patients qualify for financial aid.
By Meg Bryant • June 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Nursing scope of practice under the microscope in VA's controversial proposed rule
Whether or not advanced practice nurses should be able to practice without physician supervision has long been a hot button topic.
By Julie Henry • June 3, 2016 -
California regs find hospital broke law not reporting outbreak of dirty scopes
Eleven of at least 16 patients who were infected by contaminated medical scopes died at Huntington Hospital.
By Ana Mulero • June 3, 2016 -
Cancer Moonshot gets boost from new data-sharing network
The Oncology Precision Network will launch with 100,000 datasets in its database.
By Meg Bryant • June 3, 2016 -
CHS to unload up to 30 hospitals, focus on regional hubs
The national hospital operator is on an apparent divesting streak.
By Heather Caspi • June 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Hospital merger mania: Are new partnerships achieving their goals?
One analysis finds there is no relationship between facility size and quality.
By Julie Henry • June 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How are algorithms changing healthcare?
“It’s not just about big data," says Apervita co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer Rick Halton. "It’s really small data that you’re putting into practice.”
By Meg Bryant • June 2, 2016 -
Rare U.S. death rate increase raises questions
The spike is partially driven by prescription painkiller-related overdoses, data show.
By Heather Caspi • June 2, 2016 -
IRS ruling presents hurdle for ACOs
The decision will be bad news for those seeking tax-exempt status.
By Heather Caspi • June 1, 2016 -
ONC: EHRs now in play at most U.S. hospitals
Newly released data show that eight in 10 small, rural and, critical-access hospitals have adopted basic EHR systems.
By Meg Bryant • June 1, 2016 -
Arrival of 'nightmare bacteria' in U.S. raises antibiotic-resistance alarm
If mcr-1 becomes established in the U.S. it would be a disaster, experts such as CDC's Thomas Frieden warn.
By Heather Caspi • May 30, 2016 -
Aetna, Texas Health to launch integrated health plan
The firms will offer new insurance products in 14 North Texas counties beginning January 2017.
By Meg Bryant • May 27, 2016 -
CMS reveals plan to improve hospital patient safety, reduce readmissions
Hospital Improvement and Innovation Networks will help hospitals implement and spread proven evidence-based best practices for reducing patient harm.
By Meg Bryant • May 27, 2016 -
20 healthcare execs make top-earning CEO list
Centene’s Michael Neidorff, Universal Health Services’ Alan Miller, Cigna’s David Cordani, Aetna’s Mark Bertolini, among others, made the list.
By Meg Bryant • May 27, 2016 -
VA chief apologizes for wait time comparison to Disneyland
Secretary Robert McDonald hit a nerve when he downplayed wait times as a measure for success.
By Heather Caspi • May 26, 2016
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