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

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

By Healthcare Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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