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Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Scores prompt hospitals to look inward
The scores reveal 46% of hospitals changed safety grades.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 28, 2015 -
USPSTF recs blood sugar tests for overweight, obese adults
“Clinicians should offer or refer patients with abnormal blood glucose to intensive behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthful diet and physical activity.”
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 27, 2015 -
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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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REPORT: Walgreens nearing deal to snap up Rite Aid & form drug store giant
Dive Brief: The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that Walgreens Boots Alliance is nearing a deal to purchase Rite Aid Corp, propelling a recent trend in major healthcare and biopharma sector consolidations. If the two firms ultimately reach an agreement, expected to...
By Sy Mukherjee • Oct. 27, 2015 -
Army vet files $50M lawsuit against VA facility
Add another burden to VA’s pile.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 27, 2015 -
Costs attributed to dementia larger than any other disease
Total spending estimates were $287,000 for those with probable dementia during the last five years of life.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Halloween strengthens providers for emergency preparedness
“Expect the unexpected.”
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 27, 2015 -
Study reports medication errors in almost 50% of surgeries
This is the first large-scale study of medication errors before, during, and after surgery.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 27, 2015 -
Consumer's process to finding physician fragmented, study finds
The process is made difficult by a lack of consistent and comprehensive physician data in any one source.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 27, 2015 -
2015 marks record high for medical school enrollment
Interest is at an all-time high despite disillusionment among some senior physicians.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Wait times at VA facilities not improving, CNN investigation finds
According to an internal memo received by CNN, wait times for care are still suffering at VA facilities.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Dartmouth-Hitchcock abandons Pioneer ACO program after losing $3M
Hospital management says the model was "unsustainable from a financial point of view."
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
American Cancer Society switches up breast-screening guidelines
The organization now says mammogram screenings should begin later, less often.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Tuomey Healthcare ponies up $72M to settle false claims case
Payment is less than a third of the $237 million requested by a federal appeals court.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Top connected hospitals report reveals hospitals' move to EMRs challenging
U.S. News' "Most Connected Hospitals 2015-16" report finds progress slow.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
NY-Presbyterian flip-flops on closing family medicine program
After announcing its closure and a strong staff response, NY-Presbyterian will keep the program open.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
Healthcare spending accounts for 18.2% of GDP
The spending was driven in part by prescription drugs and health plan administration.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Home healthcare at the crossroads as market expands
More at-home care plans are providing better care and reducing costs but are insurers ready to reimburse for such services?
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Harvard researchers developing sepsis treatment device
It is moving to clinical trials after showing potential in proof-of-concept tests.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Whistleblower claims on FDA device approvals rejected
Additional high-profile healthcare whistleblower cases have also emerged recently.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Study identifies tactics to overcome 'weekend effect' for surgeries
Boosting resources for patients before, during, and after surgeries could negate weekend disadvantages.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
CMS releases massive data set on durable medical equipment costs and services
In total, the data represent over 100 million claims and $11 billion in Medicare allowed amounts.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 8, 2015 -
US clinic wait times linked to employment, race
Medical wait times were “significantly longer for racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with less education, and individuals who are unemployed.”
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 5, 2015 -
Texas Children's Hospital readies for kids with Ebola
A year after ebola first came to the U.S., a first-of-its-kind facility is almost ready for kids.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 2, 2015 -
WHO recommends treatment for all individuals living with HIV
New policies could help avert 28 million new infections by 2030.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Surviving the rural hospital closing challenge
Rural hospital closings have a wider impact on communities than you think.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 23, 2015
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