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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 -
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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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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
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
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