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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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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
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