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ACA enrollment challenges persist, 2015 target missed
The Obama administration missed their 2015 enrollment goal by about 3%.
By Ana Mulero • March 14, 2016 -
Emory hospital employees fired for huge drug theft scheme
The diversion scheme, which ran from October 2008 until July 2013, involved controlled substances like Xanax, codeine, and hydrocodone.
By Meg Bryant • March 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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Truven's annual 100 top hospitals study finds promising new trend
The analytics firm noticed a new trend on improved outcomes and reduced overall costs per patient.
By Heather Caspi • March 10, 2016 -
New policy statement urges pediatricians identify kids at risk with poverty
American Academy of Pediatrics is calling on pediatricians to mitigate the effects of poverty on children's health.
By Heather Caspi • March 10, 2016 -
City of Hope email hack exposes patient information
The incident is another example for the need for greater cybersecurity in the industry.
By Meg Bryant • March 9, 2016 -
California hospital-born superbugs found to feed on sewage, pose threat to coastline
EPA scientists discovered an antibiotic-resistant superbug in sewage in Southern California.
By Meg Bryant • March 9, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Health Affairs research on physician landscape: There's going to be some changes around here
The daily environment for physicians are changing; one study found physicians spend an average 15.1 hours per week tracking and reporting quality measures.
By Ana Mulero • March 8, 2016 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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