State regulators approve major health insurance rate hikes

Insurance companies are justified in raising rates as much as 36%, regulators say. 

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 31, 2015

North Shore-LIJ in NY posts patient reviews online

The New York integrated health system spent two years preparing its ratings site to improve transparency.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015

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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

Is observation status masking readmissions?

While some hospitals are improving care, others may be gaming the system.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015

Obesity prompts new trends in patient rooms

With increasing care required for the bariatric population, hospitals are implementing better accommodations.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015

Study: Graveyard shifts don't hurt next-day surgeries

While reassuring, the findings go against conclusions of previous research.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015

Independence Blue Cross bucks M&A trend, focuses on partnering

In the wake of Aetna-Humana and Anthem-Cigna, one large Blue Cross operator is defying merger mania. 

By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 25, 2015

Thousands of critical VA hospital positions still unfilled

The USA Today study paints a bleak picture of a system under enormous stress and criticism.

By Randy Lilleston • Aug. 25, 2015

CMS' new sepsis requirements draw criticism

Some argue that the new definition will identify more people who have sepsis--and some who don't.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 24, 2015

Providence to own, operate Walgreens clinics in 2 states

The deal is a first of its kind for both the health system and the retailer.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 24, 2015

New duodenoscope infections suspected in California

Health officials have asked hospitals to look for previously undetected infections.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 21, 2015

Study identifies risk factors for readmissions

Researchers found common characteristics among those most likely to return to the hospital.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 21, 2015

Miami hospital plans to build health-science charter middle school

It will prepare students for college healthcare and health science programs. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 20, 2015

Athenahealth CFO: cloud-based healthcare IT makes sense

Kristi Matus, athenahealth CFO and administration officer, provides insight into healthcare IT costs. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 20, 2015

Cleveland hospitals plan major transformations

They are striving for greater efficiency, customer satisfaction and accessibility.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 19, 2015

Pediatric heart surgery program closes after CNN report

The Florida program was found to have a mortality rate more than three times the national average.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 19, 2015

Patients in rural areas less likely to get follow-up care, study finds

Study uses data from around 12,000 Medicare patients.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 18, 2015

Sleep may be linked to patient satisfaction in hospitals

A seemingly endless barrage of interruptions leaves many patients unable to sleep. 

By Julie Henry • Aug. 18, 2015

No challenges filed for Cerner's winning Defense EHR bid

The company was awarded the Defense Department's big EHR contract las month. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 18, 2015

Study: Disparaging comments damage healthcare worker performance

Those who were berated had lower performance scores than those who were not.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 17, 2015

IL health system to build 'destination' medical center

The new campus has a $400 million price tag.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 17, 2015

Hospital testing drug abuse intervention model to decrease gun violence

Heightened worries of workplace violence makes the program timely.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 17, 2015

JAMA study: performance measures overlook issue of overuse

Do performance measures foster a 'more is better' culture?

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 14, 2015

Algorithm predicts sepsis early in patients at risk

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a new method to predict sepsis early in 85 percent of cases. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 13, 2015

Computer error denies 35,000 combat vets healthcare enrollment

The veterans are automatically eligible for five years of free healthcare. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 12, 2015

Harm reduction centers may make good care coordinators

The centers have a vast array of experience in dealing with high-risk patients.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 12, 2015