UPMC argues for liability insurer to pony up $12.5M for antitrust settlement

UPMC is trying to move a settlement forward and pass the bill to United Educators Insurance.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 25, 2016

Texas hospitals keep new rapid detection Zika test close to collective chests

The test could be a major development but has not yet been reviewed by a third party.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 25, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Tenet near settlement on Georgia kickback charges, posts 2015 Q4 loss

While uncompensated care grew overall, Tenet’s six Medicaid expansion states saw a drop in uninsured admissions.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 24, 2016

Healthgrades crowns the 50 and 100 best U.S. hospitals

Praise be to the kings. Hospitals making the cut this year had superior clinical outcomes with Medicare patients.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 24, 2016

eClinicalWorks to enter the acute care EHR ring

The platform will be launched next year.

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 24, 2016

Nearly 50% of mastectomies now outpatient procedures, AHRQ report says

Mastectomies increased 36% from 2005 to 2013 although breast cancer rates have stayed stable in the same time period. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 23, 2016

Cash discounts for bypassing insurance stirs up debate, administrative unease

The process may provide a short-term gain for all involved, but could it hurt in the long run?

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 22, 2016

51 hospitals reach $23M settlement as DOJ concludes cardiac device investigation

A whistleblower alleged the hospitals implanted cardiac devices in elderly patients in violation of Medicare coverage requirements.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 19, 2016

Accretive Health, Ascension Health complete 10-year services agreement

The companies announced in Dec. 2015 they agreed to renew and expand their existing services agreement.

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 18, 2016

ADHD drug misuse prompts spike in ED visits

The issue is due to drug diversions by those with prescriptions, researchers conclude.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 18, 2016

Forthcoming federal rule could tie Medicare to hospitals' crisis preparedness

While still being finalized, some healthcare groups have complained the cost of such compliance would be too high.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 17, 2016

Healing the healers: What's being done to address physician suicide?

The medical community is slowly starting to acknowledge the importance of physicians' mental well-being. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 17, 2016

Study: Top ranked hospitals decreasing participation in marketplace plans

Most participate in at least one marketplace plan--but the question is for how long.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 15, 2016

Centralized patient teletracking goes live at NYP

The Patient Placement Operations Center will automate patient flow data.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 12, 2016

Texas Health eyes residential treatment center space

The $37 million facility will provide long-term alcohol and drug addiction treatment.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 10, 2016

Houston's largest health system names future board chair

Chair-elect Deborah Cannon oversaw major capital improvements while CEO of the Houston Zoo.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 10, 2016

Cerner strikes another large DOD contract to the tune of $50.7M

The data housing deal marks Cerner's second large contract with the DOD; it won a $4.3 billion contract last year to upgrade the military's EHR system. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 10, 2016

Johns Hopkins to conduct first HIV+ to HIV+ organ transplants

“This is an unbelievably exciting day for our hospital and our team, but more importantly for patients living with HIV and end-stage organ disease."

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 9, 2016

UPMC deadly mold infection claims 4th patient

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has confirmed the death of a fourth transplant patient from a fungal infection during a mold outbreak last year. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 9, 2016

US appeals court strikes down urban, rural hospital classification rule

The invalidation of the HHS "reclassification rule" only applies for the states within the 2nd circuit but some are hoping the regulation will change for hospitals nationwide.

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 8, 2016

Probes focus on claims of corruption at Florida hospital, late CEO's suicide

Before passing, Nabil El Sanadi had met with a private investigator.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 5, 2016

Report: 673 rural hospitals on verge of closing

Sixty-three percent of hospitals vulnerable to closure are in states that have opted not to expand Medicaid. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 4, 2016

Larkin acquires storied Palm Springs General for $40M

With the purchase of Palm Springs General, Larkin boasts a significant presence in both South and North Miami.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 3, 2016

NHPC16: C-suite execs share strategies to move hospitals to value-based system

Engaging entire communities and addressing social health determinants are some of the strategies health systems have used in their population health efforts.

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 3, 2016

Partners HealthCare invites entire workforce to put on thinking caps for $1M innovation grants

Partners is encouraging workplace innovation in a big--and inclusive--way. 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 1, 2016