Genetic find lauded as 'milestone' for breast cancer research

English researchers are optimistic their findings could one day change breast cancer treatment and prevention. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 2016

Report says norovirus affects nearly 700M people worldwide, costs $60B annually

Researchers from Johns Hopkins and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) want to bring more attention to norovirus, the most common cause of food poisoning and stomach flu in the U.S. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 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.

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UPMC, Jameson Health finalize merger, $75M facilities investment

Jameson, a rural hospital with 1,200 employees, had been looking to partner with a larger health system for years as its patient revenue has been dropping.

By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 2016

Beth Israel Deaconess to raise minimum wage at Plymouth hospital to $15/hour

The hospital has agreed to raise minimum wage 8.5% over the next three years to $16.08 an hour by 2019. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 2016

Study results question if most profitable hospitals are actually for-profit orgs

In a study published in Health Affairs this month, researchers found seven out of the 10 most profitable hospitals were nonprofits.

By Ana Mulero • May 3, 2016

NEJM: Violence going unaddressed against healthcare providers

Administrators and providers themselves may be contributing to the perpetuation of assaults.

By Heather Caspi • May 2, 2016

Math errors from a 19-bed MA hospital may result in 2,000 layoffs throughout state

After consultants hired by Partners Healthcare submitted several mistakes to Medicare, hospitals in the state could see a $160 million reduction in reimbursements.

By Ana Mulero • May 2, 2016

Chipping away at EHR roadblocks: What's working, what's not?

Until EHR systems become cheaper and easier to use, many individual providers may hold off investing in them.

By Meg Bryant • April 28, 2016

New catheter detects superbugs

Researchers in the U.K. have developed a new catheter that changes the color of urine when superbugs are present. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 28, 2016

HCA won't let state denial dampen plans for future hospital

The nonprofit hospital giant has asked an administrative law judge to overturn the state’s rejection of its application, as well as approval of a hospital application by Jackson Health System.

By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2016

Tenet looks to slower growth, improving cash flow

The hospital operator’s market value dropped to about $2.8 billion since July, causing it to leave the S&P 500. 

By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2016

De Blasio proposes $2B overhaul of city hospital system

The mayor's report calls for $100 million in capital investments to beef up community-based health centers and clinics.

By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2016

White House unveils major effort in health career opportunities

The Health Careers Pathways Initiative is being spearheaded by 50 private organizations.

By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2016

Anti-aging study using Type 2 diabetes drug attracts seniors worldwide

In the quest to prolong life, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine are being bombarded by elderly volunteers for their upcoming anti-aging study. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 26, 2016

Leapfrog Group: Choosing the 'right' hospital could reduce avoidable death risk by 49.8%

An analysis of hospital patient safety scores showed approximately 206,021 deaths in the U.S. are avoidable every year.

By Ana Mulero • April 26, 2016

ACA benefits Hispanic health pros and other takeaways from the National Hispanic Medical Association's annual conference

With the Hispanic population projected to increase to 119 million by 2060, there is a need for healthcare providers to service the growing population.

By Ana Mulero • April 25, 2016

How temporary physicians may buoy the nation's physician shortage

Instead of viewing "locum tenens" as a last resort, more healthcare organizations now see it as part of their staffing strategy.

By Nina Flanagan • April 23, 2016

Good Samaritan to pay $450,000 over homeless patient dumping charge

The hospital will implement detailed protocols for discharging homeless patients as part of the settlement.

By Meg Bryant • April 22, 2016

Adventist Health comes to rescue of three rural clinics

The failing Colusa Regional Medical Center said it will close today after reporting losses of $4.8 million.

By Meg Bryant • April 22, 2016

NYP, HHS reach $2.2M settlement over disclosure of two patients' PHI during 'NY Med' filming

“This case sends an important message that OCR will not permit covered entities to compromise their patients’ privacy by allowing news or television crews to film the patients without their authorization,” said Jocelyn Samuels, OCR director said.

By Jeff Byers • April 21, 2016

GAO: Veterans' access to primary care lacking

Newly enrolled veterans are having difficulty scheduling primary care visits and experiencing wait times of up to more than two months. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 21, 2016

IBM: Cyberattacks compromised 100M healthcare records in 2015

Healthcare is now the top industry for cyberattacks, according to new research.

By Nina Flanagan • April 21, 2016

Hospitals are finding new apps to tackle an old problem: Patient no-shows

While Uber and Lyft are often talked about, other companies are also helping to drive down the average $3 million annual cost of no-shows.

By Meg Bryant • April 21, 2016

Once unified, a 3-year-old ACO agrees to disband

Noble Health Alliance's decision to disband follows acquisitions and mergers involving several members.

By Meg Bryant • April 20, 2016

House lawmakers join 60 Senators in pressing for CMS star ratings delay

Lawmakers are concerned that the current system unfairly impacts teaching hospitals.

By Meg Bryant • April 20, 2016