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Geisinger announces satisfaction guarantee, or money back
The CEO compared healthcare to a coffee at Starbucks--if you don't like it, you should get a re-do or a refund.
By Heather Caspi • Nov. 13, 2015 -
Nonprofit NJ hospital to pay up in property tax dispute
Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System has agreed to pay $15.5 million to the city.
By Heather Caspi • Nov. 13, 2015 -
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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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Hillary Clinton outlines her steps to improve VA
Speaking at a Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in New Hampshire, Clinton vowed to block privatization of the VA.
By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 12, 2015 -
Federal-sponsored study confirms lower blood pressure can reduce cardio disease, deaths
SPRINT study confirms adults 50 years and older with high blood should target a systolic blood pressure of less than 120.
By Jeff Byers • Nov. 10, 2015 -
Despite more staff at VA, veterans still waiting for care
VA says wait times are increasing due to high demand.
By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 10, 2015 -
W. Va. hospitals plan to move forward with merger despite FTC opposition
Antitrust officials' complaint alleges the hospital deal would create a "near monopoly."
By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 10, 2015 -
How California hospitals could save $10 billion
Can the state's hospitals reduce inpatient costs 25% by shortening patient stays?
By Heather Caspi • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Deep DiveCommon sense can help guide antibiotic use, Joint Commission official says
“Why should the safe use of antibiotics not be a high liability area to manage?” asked Dr. Ronald Wyatt, the medical director of healthcare improvement for The Joint Commission.
By Jeff Byers • Nov. 3, 2015 -
Health Affairs: Severe obesity cost U.S. $69B
Approximately 27% of the cost of severe obesity was paid for by private health plans in 2013.
By Jeff Byers • Nov. 3, 2015 -
Pamplona to buy MedAssets for $2.7B, split off unit
MedAssets serves more than 4,500 hospitals across the U.S.
By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 3, 2015 -
Nonprofit hospitals poor at informing patients about charity care
A study finds the hospitals "far from perfect" on meeting requirements to tell patients about their options.
By Heather Caspi • Nov. 2, 2015 -
CMS proposes new discharge requirements
New rules would include providing patients with data to help select their next care facility.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Work limit study reviews controversial 30-hour shifts
Ethical issues have been raised as physicians and patients are pulled into work without consent.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 29, 2015 -
HCA revenue down in Q3, remains calm
HCA points to increasing contract labor costs for higher expenses in Q3.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 29, 2015 -
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 -
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
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