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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 -
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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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Montana's healthcare labor pool unable to meet increasing demand
Healthcare is the largest private employer industry in Montana with steady growth, but the demand is higher than the supply.
By Nina Flanagan • May 26, 2016 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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