UPMC teams with Utah firm to rein in care costs

By commercializing its cost management tool, UPMC hopes to help other health systems adopt data-driven healthcare practices.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 12, 2016

Healthcare job growth skyrocketed in 2015

While industry job creation in 2015 outpaced that of 2013 and 2014 combined, some health experts have suggested in the past the improvement of health and economic well-being do not necessarily go hand in hand with rising healthcare employment.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 11, 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.

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Physicians wary of voluntary nature for proposed opioid guidelines

Despite the CDC's emphasis the guidelines are voluntary, some physicians worry they will face repercussions for going outside the guidelines.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 11, 2016

Prospect Medical Holdings agrees to buy Crozer-Keystone Health System

Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical said it will keep all five Crozer-Keystone hospitals open and invest $200 million in the medical centers over the next five years. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 11, 2016

Claim follow-ups costing hospitals 33% more than previous estimates

The survey suggests higher cost means claims follow-up could be costing providers $3.1 billion more than previously believed

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 8, 2016

Study: Nurses say ICU telemedicine tools enhance job performance

Published in the American Journal of Critical Care, the study of 1,213 nurses found 75% said using tele-ICU tools enhanced care. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

Federal watchdog warns of waste, lack of controls in ACA tax credit payment program

In response, CMS is pilot testing an automated process to address tax credit payments concerns.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 7, 2016

AHA stump for more prep time to implement NOTICE Act

In a letter to the CMS, the group said terminating a hospital's provider agreement in response to noncompliance with the act, "would be too egregious a penalty to impose."

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

Poor in-house apps could cost hospitals millions, report finds

Nearly 7% of patients have switched healthcare providers because of poor online experience with customer service, including mobile apps, according to the new report.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

Patient hits UPMC with lawsuit over deadly mold infection

While UPMC has cleared its facilities of mold, one affected patient is suing the provider for professional negligence.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 6, 2016

NEJM: Non-hospital birthing options are not without risks

A study of 75,000 low-risk births between 2012 and 2013 found the risk of death for babies appears to be twice as high in a non-hospital setting. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 5, 2016

Surgeries up at rural hospitals with high costs to patient safety

Some industry experts attribute this trend to Medicare financial incentives and note it "has troubling implications for patient safety." 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 5, 2016

HCA agrees to pay $2M to settle False Claims Act case

Dr. Michael Fenster alleged physicians at Fairview Park Hospital in Georgia were performing unnecessary, low-quality heart procedures. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 4, 2016

CDC's initial report of UPMC mold infections fails to find source

Four mold-related infections were discovered in UPMC transplant patients between 2014 and 2015. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 4, 2016

Building on Paris: 4 ways hospitals can go green

Despite progress, hospitals still have ample room to improve their energy efficiency and waste management. As last year closed with a landmark deal to limit carbon emissions, here are four approaches hospitals can take to go green in 2016. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Jan. 4, 2016

Hallmark Health, Partners HealthCare end potential partnership talks

Hallmark Health System broke off exclusive talks to be acquired by Partners HealthCare, whose expansion plans have been under scrutiny from regulators and have been criticized by competitors. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 22, 2015

LA police fatally shot man in Harbor-UCLA Medical Center's ER

Healthcare workers experience the highest rate of nonfatal workplace violence compared to other industry sectors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 22, 2015

Want a top medical job? Try growing a mustache, study finds

In a light-hearted approach to a serious issue, a study found mustachioed men were more prevalent in top medical positions than women. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Dec. 21, 2015

Kaiser Permanente to teach a thing or two with new medical school

About 44 students will enter the inaugural class in fall 2019.

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 18, 2015

Catholic Health, BlueCross BlueShield settle differences, renew agreement

After a lawsuit filed by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York against Catholic Health was dropped, the organizations are primed to dive into a new three-year agreement.

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 17, 2015

Study finds 20% of Americans have 'no usual source of healthcare'

Personal relationships between physicians and patients have been eroding with more patients exploring clinic or hospital options.

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 17, 2015

How Connecticut hospital execs are responding to Gov. Malloy's hospital funding cuts

While cuts were made to help close a $350 million state budget gap, the hospitals argue they are not being reimbursed for a 2012 hospital tax as promised. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 15, 2015

HCA ordered to pay $434M over neglected improvement pledges

The company was accused of failing to fulfill agreements from a 2003 acquisition deal. 

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 14, 2015

Crowded EDs fail to adopt proven interventions

Time and money may be holding hospitals back from implementing proven solutions, one study author says.

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 11, 2015

Physician burnout increasing while comics tell terrifying training tales

Do medical training programs need emotional revisions?

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 10, 2015