Together at last? Mental health services in primary care settings could improve care outcomes

As figures surrounding serious mental issues estimate they cost the U.S. $193.2 billion in lost earnings annually, one study found patients had better diabetes and hypertension control when they received primary care at a mental health facility.

By Nina Flanagan • March 8, 2016

U.S. court rules for confidential third party data embargo in pending Advocate/NorthShore merger

After the FTC tried to prevent the Advocate/NorthShore merger, a question of sharing confidential information in defense of the merger was brought before a judge. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 8, 2016

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Provider burnout

Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.

By Healthcare Dive staff

How easy is it to impersonate a doctor?

In some cases, all it takes is the walk and the talk.

By Heather Caspi • March 7, 2016

Ambulatory hirings outpaced hospitals in February

Healthcare overall is on pace to become the largest sector in the U.S.

By Heather Caspi • March 7, 2016

Study: Price transparency puts hospitals in better bargaining seat

Price transparency had an estimated savings of 26% in the recent study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

By Meg Bryant • March 2, 2016

Mayo Clinic's income falls almost 37% in past year

Although revenue was up, it was countered by expense increases. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 1, 2016

Cloud-sharing service receives FDA approval

Box for Healthcare enables hospitals to communicate with patients via mobile devices. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 1, 2016

Cleveland Clinic performs first U.S. uterus transplant

The procedure could impact thousands of women worldwide estimated to have uterine factor infertility.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 29, 2016

HHS study finds reduced readmissions real, not masked as observation stays

HHS researchers refute the argument that readmissions data is being skewed by relabeling.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 29, 2016

Hospital concierge care stirs debate

Is catering to the wealthy supportive or at odds with serving communities at large?

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 29, 2016

NJ hospital ex-employee may have exposed 213 patients to HIV, hepatitis

A former pharmacist at the hospital could have exposed patients who received intravenous morphine or hydromorphone medications to these diseases.

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 26, 2016

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

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