Hospitals: Page 173
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Beth Israel of NYC to undergo extreme downsizing
The hospital will go from 825 beds to 70 and up to 700 employees are expected to lose their jobs.
By Heather Caspi • May 26, 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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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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AHRQ: Fewer medical errors than a decade ago
The report shows less disparity in care between black and white patients and low- and high-income pediatric patients for some procedures.
By Meg Bryant • May 25, 2016 -
Cleveland Clinic wins Greening the OR Leadership Award
Forty-one healthcare facilities were recognized for meeting a minimum threshold for sustainability in the operating room environment.
By Meg Bryant • May 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
When hospitals buy up independent physicians: Tips for a smooth transition
For solo and small practices, finding a good culture match is key to long-term satisfaction.
By Meg Bryant • May 25, 2016 -
Patient Safety Institute seeks to reduce medical errors
The institute will provide education, research, and quality improvement projects to reduce medical errors that affect 9,000 annually in North Texas.
By Nina Flanagan • May 24, 2016 -
SSM Health goes live with Surescripts' National Record Locator Service
Surescripts National Record Locator Service covers 2 billion patient interactions for 140 million patients across the country.
By Nina Flanagan • May 24, 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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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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