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Feds launch pilot for federated identities in health records
Up to $1 million in funding is available for pilot programs to enhance patient and provider access to online health information.
By Nina Flanagan • April 6, 2016 -
WellStar claims crown of GA's largest nonprofit health system thanks to fervent M&A activity
With five acute care hospital acquisition and a merger under their belt, WellStar will expand to more than 1,000 physicians across more than 200 medical offices.
By Nina Flanagan • April 5, 2016 -
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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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WebMD report: Physician compensation doesn't drive satisfaction
Some of the highest paid specialists are the least satisfied with their careers, the report finds.
By Heather Caspi • April 5, 2016 -
Deep Dive
8 questions hospitals need to consider for minimum wage hikes to pay off
Efforts to increase minimum wage gained speed last week across the nation. Affected hospitals will need to consider how to manage labor cost increases.
By Julie Henry • April 3, 2016 -
Denver Health CEO's departure coincides with $175M Epic EHR rollout
CEO Arthur Gonzalez stated he was retiring for personal reasons but has previously acknowledged difficulties making ends meet with a patient base that is only 10% privately insured.
By Meg Bryant • April 1, 2016 -
Avalere analysis warns hospitals likely to face penalties under mandatory CJR model
The bundled oint model is likely a wake-up call for many providers who have not engaged in alternate payment models.
By Heather Caspi • March 31, 2016 -
Medline Industries buys former Kraft Heinz HQ for $44.7 million
More than half of Medline's 1,800 employees will be moving to a new location later this year.
By Nina Flanagan • March 31, 2016 -
UPMC to boost minimum wage to $15 by 2021
UPMC service workers will also average $15 an hour between 2017 and 2019.
By Nina Flanagan • March 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Back from the red: Experts share strategies for improving hospital finances during a fiscal crisis
“Reliance on inpatient revenue as the single largest [revenue] source may in fact become hospitals’ single largest downfall."
By Julie Henry • March 30, 2016 -
NYC Health + Hospitals hinges financial future on EMR, growth
On the brink of a controversial new EMR launch, the city health system is working to dig its way out of a financial hole.
By Heather Caspi • March 30, 2016 -
Johns Hopkins performs world's first HIV-to-HIV organ transplant
The liver surgery was made possible after the passage of the HOPE Act in 2013.
By Jeff Byers • March 30, 2016 -
Ousted CMO sues Banner Health for wrongful termination
The former CMO, Mark Starling, claims the company fired him after he refused to leave voluntarily at age 67.
By Meg Bryant • March 29, 2016 -
More U.S. women choosing to have babies outside of hospitals
Women who gave birth outside a hospital were more likely to have a college education and be nonsmokers, a new study finds.
By Meg Bryant • March 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
When MedStar's computers were attacked, employees went 'old school'
According to one employee, workers turned to paper records and face-to-face conversations.
By Jeff Byers • March 29, 2016 -
After diagnosis, Louisiana patient shoots doctor, himself
The patient's family members said he had been experiencing mental health issues.
By Ana Mulero • March 29, 2016 -
Hospital system courts veterans in unprecedented ad campaign
Will the private sector support or compete with the VA health system?
By Heather Caspi • March 29, 2016 -
Olympus medical scopes linked to two more deaths, six infections
The device manufaturer says it began recalling its gastrointestinal endoscope in February.
By Ana Mulero • March 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What's coming out of 4 healthcare innovation centers across the U.S.
Four innovation centers share their stories with Healthcare Dive.
By Meg Bryant • March 28, 2016 -
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital approved for $567M expansion
The expansion, one of the first of its kind in DC since 2000, could begin as soon as December.
By Heather Caspi • March 28, 2016 -
Two more California hospitals hit by ransomware attack
The attacks sparked new calls by lawmakers and the FTC for better protections against ransomware.
By Meg Bryant • March 25, 2016 -
NYC Health + Hospital's CEO denies City Hall pressure on Epic launch
NYC Health + Hospitals’ $764 million EMR system is set to go live on April 1.
By Meg Bryant • March 25, 2016 -
UPMC, Jameson Health merger moves forward
Although Pennsylvania's attorney general voiced concerns in 2014 about the merger, UPMC now has the go-ahead -- with some restrictions.
By Nina Flanagan • March 24, 2016 -
Patient sues Yale hospital after wrong body part was surgically removed
The patient's lawyer said she did not receive an apology and one of the surgeons tried to cover up the mistake.
By Ana Mulero • March 24, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How is IoT changing healthcare?
While the space is still on the come up, regulatory integration will likely start stepping into the healthcare IoT world.
By Ana Mulero • March 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Healthcare Influencers: AMA president touts medical schools of the future -- and Greek mythology
As his tenure as AMA president comes close to sunsetting, Steven Stack shares his thoughts on keeping the humanistic work of healthcare in place.
By Jeff Byers • March 23, 2016