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Chicago hospital systems, FTC feud over antitrust case
The federal agency challenged the Northshore University HealthSystem and Advocate Health Care proposed merger last year.
By Ana Mulero • April 12, 2016 -
Majority of Americans say healthcare price, quality not connected
Perceptions of a price/quality connection could impact the movements toward transparency and price shopping.
By Heather Caspi • April 11, 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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VA announces wait-time fixes amid latest scandal
The beleaguered VA health system is working to reduce wait times as the depth of the issue is revealed.
By Heather Caspi • April 11, 2016 -
MedStar disputes claim old IT flaw left system vulnerable to cyberattack
Warnings were issued to the health system in 2007 and 2010 that its application server could be manipulated by unauthorized users.
By Meg Bryant • April 8, 2016 -
Report: CPOEs miss up to 39% of potentially harmful drug orders
In addition, the survey found nearly all reporting hospitals (96%) now have such systems — up from 33% in 2010.
By Meg Bryant • April 8, 2016 -
VA's scheduling scandal continues as new reports unearth depth of wait-time falsification
New reports show supervisors told employees to falsify patient wait times in at least seven states.
By Jeff Byers • April 8, 2016 -
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Deep DiveHow hospitals can help prevent, deal with sexual assault cases
Restoring patient trust in a healthcare system after such an incident “only comes with time,” one lawyer said.
By Meg Bryant • April 8, 2016 -
Healthgrades names its 2016 safety and experience winners
Consumers are more frequently using patient experience and satisfaction to evaluate and select hospitals, the research finds.
By Heather Caspi • April 7, 2016 -
HHS task force outlines interoperability's trouble areas
Figuring out how to improve interoperability is more of an art form than a science, the task force said.
By Ana Mulero • April 7, 2016 -
Mercy Health-Cincinnati teams up with large neurosurgery group
The deal will expand access to innovative brain and spine treatments across Mercy Health’s hospitals.
By Meg Bryant • April 6, 2016 -
Patient expectations, engagement increasingly on healthcare CEOs' minds
Nearly a third of executives surveyed by Advisory Board Company were extremely interested in improving patient satisfaction around pricing strategies.
By Meg Bryant • April 6, 2016 -
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Study: Yelp reviews can provide new insight to hospital execs
Health Affairs research shows such reviews are continuously updated and often include precise details about patient experiences.
By Heather Caspi • April 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
State of emergency: The myth of advertised wait times
Advertised wait times may not be driving traffic to emergency rooms despite hospitals paying to promote them on billboards, websites, and mobile apps.
By Nina Flanagan • April 6, 2016 -
AAMC confirms physician shortage is real, 94,700 docs could be needed
AAMC's research shows retirement and increased insurance coverage are driving the demand.
By Ana Mulero • April 6, 2016 -
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 -
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
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