Texas Health eyes residential treatment center space

The $37 million facility will provide long-term alcohol and drug addiction treatment.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 10, 2016

Houston's largest health system names future board chair

Chair-elect Deborah Cannon oversaw major capital improvements while CEO of the Houston Zoo.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 10, 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

Cerner strikes another large DOD contract to the tune of $50.7M

The data housing deal marks Cerner's second large contract with the DOD; it won a $4.3 billion contract last year to upgrade the military's EHR system. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 10, 2016

Johns Hopkins to conduct first HIV+ to HIV+ organ transplants

“This is an unbelievably exciting day for our hospital and our team, but more importantly for patients living with HIV and end-stage organ disease."

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 9, 2016

UPMC deadly mold infection claims 4th patient

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has confirmed the death of a fourth transplant patient from a fungal infection during a mold outbreak last year. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 9, 2016

US appeals court strikes down urban, rural hospital classification rule

The invalidation of the HHS "reclassification rule" only applies for the states within the 2nd circuit but some are hoping the regulation will change for hospitals nationwide.

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 8, 2016

Probes focus on claims of corruption at Florida hospital, late CEO's suicide

Before passing, Nabil El Sanadi had met with a private investigator.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 5, 2016

Report: 673 rural hospitals on verge of closing

Sixty-three percent of hospitals vulnerable to closure are in states that have opted not to expand Medicaid. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 4, 2016

Larkin acquires storied Palm Springs General for $40M

With the purchase of Palm Springs General, Larkin boasts a significant presence in both South and North Miami.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 3, 2016

NHPC16: C-suite execs share strategies to move hospitals to value-based system

Engaging entire communities and addressing social health determinants are some of the strategies health systems have used in their population health efforts.

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 3, 2016

Partners HealthCare invites entire workforce to put on thinking caps for $1M innovation grants

Partners is encouraging workplace innovation in a big--and inclusive--way. 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 1, 2016

Reputation is everything: How 2 hospitals are weathering PR firestorms

Hospitals face unique challenges when dealing with bad press. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 31, 2016

HCA's Q4 puts firm on course for even better 2016

While the earnings report should ease industry concerns, the company is still troubled by staff retention problems at its hospitals.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 29, 2016

How one LA hospital spent $70M on a 'cutting-edge' IT infrastructure

South Los Angeles MLK Community Hospital officials had many considerations when designing their new health IT system.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 28, 2016

How a California initiative aims to cap hospital executives' pay

While hospitals execs would be impacted by the caps, the state would also need to formulate a plan to enforce them.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 28, 2016

Medical office space in demand

Medical office vacancy rates are expected to remain below 10% in 2016.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 27, 2016

Federal panel stumps for depression screening for all adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force extended its recommendations to all adults, including pregnant women during and after pregnancy. 

By Jeff Byers • Jan. 26, 2016

Why 1,800 Aetna plan holders may lose access to Boston Children's Hospital

Stalled contract negotiations between the two agencies are nearing the February 15 deadline.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 26, 2016

Kennedy Health joins Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

The deal is poised to alter the healthcare landscape of South Jersey.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 25, 2016

Aria and Jefferson health systems set to merge

Jefferson Health merged with Abington Health last May, which still hasn't cleared regulatory approvals. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 21, 2016

Lyft rises to patient transportation occasion in NYC

Gunning for Uber, Lyft is targeting the medical transport market as a major opportunity.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 15, 2016

U.S. sees record numbers of organ donors, transplants in 2015

With more than 121,000 people awaiting transplants in the U.S., organ procurement groups are seeking to increase donations.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 15, 2016

Bureaucracy tops causes of burnout among physicians

Many have becoming increasingly concerned with physician burnout but a definitive solution is still lacking.

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 15, 2016

How five rivals are trying to block one hospital's construction plans

In South Florida, Jackson Health intends to move forward with construction but rival hospitals are filing suit, mostly claiming there’s no need for a new hospital in the intended area.

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 14, 2016

Biggest U.S. nonprofit health system embraces transparent pricing

The move by Ascension’s St. John Health System reveals true cost more than ever.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 13, 2016