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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 -
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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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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 -
IOM: Patients likely to receive at least one diagnostic error in lifetime
An estimated 5% of American adults seeking outpatient care experience a diagnostic error.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Virginia hospitals push for alternative to Medicaid expansion
Call it whatever you want, but find a solution, hospital officials say.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Gender gap still strong in academic medicine
Researchers recommend bias management training to improve equality.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Florida hospital district to pay $69.5M for false claims allegations
North Broward Hospital District in Florida accused of violating the Stark law.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Confusion caused as software flags potential readmissions, study says
A new study adds skepticism to government's readmissions reduction program.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
NIMH director heads to Alphabet
The director of the National Institute of Mental Health to join the life sciences team.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Is Medicare penalizing hospitals with high admission rates?
Newly published research concludes Medicare may penalize hospitals with such rates based on patients they serve.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 15, 2015 -
North Shore-LIJ rebranding to shed restrictive name
"We're obviously a much different place than we were," said CEO Michael Dowling.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Is rebranding worth the investment?
While not without risks, a powerful brand can help hospitals to achieve a greater return on their other investments.
By Julie Henry • Sept. 14, 2015 -
EHR 'gag clauses' prohibit criticism, transparency
Critics contend the clauses hide the scope of EHR glitches and failures.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 14, 2015 -
Federal-sponsored study results promote intensive blood pressure management
National Institutes of Health shut down study interventions early to disseminate preliminary findings.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Survey says healthcare costs stunt US entrepreneurship
The cost of healthcare in the US has ramifications beyond those related to health, a new survey suggests.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Maryland Hospital Association fights ER opioid abuse
State healthcare leaders aim to turn the tide on deaths from opioid misuse.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Who owns patient data?
The answer isn’t as simple as you might think.
By Julie Henry • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Rising costs driving potential Lahey Health-BIDMC merger
Merger talks continue as Massachusetts healthcare spending increased about 5% last year.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 8, 2015 -
NY health system signs nurses union contract to address staff ratios
A new contract resolves nurse staffing ratio dispute.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Study refutes physician-owned hospitals patient cherry-picking myth
POHs are not all the same, though the ACA treats them that way, the authors say.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Increasing age, weight spur US knee replacement market to $4B
Both demand and price have been going up for the popular procedure.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 4, 2015
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