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

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

By Healthcare Dive staff

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

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

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

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

Universal Health billionaire exec makes top 5 longest-serving Fortune 500 CEOs

With revenue totaling $19 billion in 2015, the hospital chain plans to open a newly constructed acute care hospital in Nevada later this year.

By Meg Bryant • March 23, 2016

Urgent-care centers gaining ground in healthcare sector

Urgent-care centers are gaining a bigger foothold in the healthcare sector via mergers and acquisitions.

By Nina Flanagan • March 22, 2016

Capella Healthcare, RegionalCare to merge, create $1.7B company

The new company will have 18 hospital campuses across 12 states.

By Jeff Byers • March 22, 2016

Cerner completes expansion phase that could create 16,000 jobs

The first building will have 11 floors and include training labs, while the second building will have eight floors and include a pharmacy and an associate gym. 

By Ana Mulero • March 22, 2016

Report: In-state hospital mergers increase costs

While mergers may benefit hospitals, researchers posit consumers foot the bill. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 21, 2016

VA axes 3 more Phoenix hospital execs

Deputy VA Secretary Sloan Gibson expressed disappointment the executives’ removals had taken so long.

By Meg Bryant • March 18, 2016

Text In: One question with TINYpulse's Brooks McMahon

"What's the most important thing hospital CEOs should be aware of in regards to workplace satisfaction at hospitals?"

By Jeff Byers • March 17, 2016

Interoperability is all the rage. Why don't we have it?

Middleware software being developed by companies could offer a near-term fix to the EHR interoperability conundrum. 

By Meg Bryant • March 17, 2016

RNs stage one-week walkout at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles

The strike is meant to leverage demands in the nurses’ first union contract negotiations with the hospital.

By Meg Bryant • March 16, 2016

After layoffs, United Medical Center's takeover deal in question

At the moment, the Howard University Hospital and Paladin Healthcare Capital deal to take over United Medical Center seems dubious.

By Nina Flanagan • March 15, 2016

HHS allocates $94M to 271 health centers to address prescription opioid misuse

In addition, the Senate approved a bill last week that would make some bold moves toward addressing the issues of opioid misuse.

By Heather Caspi • March 14, 2016