California assisted suicide bill reintroduced in special session

The controversial bill enters new round of hearings on Tuesday.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 1, 2015

At a glance: Medicare fraud in hospitals

As CMS continues its crusade to fight Medicare fraud, some hospitals are paying hefty fines. 

By Julie Henry • Aug. 31, 2015

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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.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Study suggests population health advancing healthcare collaboration

American Hospital Assocation survey finds majority of hospitals pursuing population health efforts are working with others.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 31, 2015

OIG: VA found lacking connecting patients to psychiatrists

The report estimates it needs 335 psychiatrist FTEs to meet veterans' demand for care.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 31, 2015

HRSA looks to tighten control of 340B Drug Pricing Program

The draft ominbus guidance clarifies gray areas that currently allow broad access to drug discounts.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 31, 2015

State regulators approve major health insurance rate hikes

Insurance companies are justified in raising rates as much as 36%, regulators say. 

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 31, 2015

North Shore-LIJ in NY posts patient reviews online

The New York integrated health system spent two years preparing its ratings site to improve transparency.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015

Is observation status masking readmissions?

While some hospitals are improving care, others may be gaming the system.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015

Obesity prompts new trends in patient rooms

With increasing care required for the bariatric population, hospitals are implementing better accommodations.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015

Study: Graveyard shifts don't hurt next-day surgeries

While reassuring, the findings go against conclusions of previous research.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015

Independence Blue Cross bucks M&A trend, focuses on partnering

In the wake of Aetna-Humana and Anthem-Cigna, one large Blue Cross operator is defying merger mania. 

By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 25, 2015

Thousands of critical VA hospital positions still unfilled

The USA Today study paints a bleak picture of a system under enormous stress and criticism.

By Randy Lilleston • Aug. 25, 2015

CMS' new sepsis requirements draw criticism

Some argue that the new definition will identify more people who have sepsis--and some who don't.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 24, 2015

Providence to own, operate Walgreens clinics in 2 states

The deal is a first of its kind for both the health system and the retailer.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 24, 2015

New duodenoscope infections suspected in California

Health officials have asked hospitals to look for previously undetected infections.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 21, 2015

Study identifies risk factors for readmissions

Researchers found common characteristics among those most likely to return to the hospital.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 21, 2015

Miami hospital plans to build health-science charter middle school

It will prepare students for college healthcare and health science programs. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 20, 2015

Athenahealth CFO: cloud-based healthcare IT makes sense

Kristi Matus, athenahealth CFO and administration officer, provides insight into healthcare IT costs. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 20, 2015

Cleveland hospitals plan major transformations

They are striving for greater efficiency, customer satisfaction and accessibility.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 19, 2015

Pediatric heart surgery program closes after CNN report

The Florida program was found to have a mortality rate more than three times the national average.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 19, 2015

Patients in rural areas less likely to get follow-up care, study finds

Study uses data from around 12,000 Medicare patients.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 18, 2015

Sleep may be linked to patient satisfaction in hospitals

A seemingly endless barrage of interruptions leaves many patients unable to sleep. 

By Julie Henry • Aug. 18, 2015

No challenges filed for Cerner's winning Defense EHR bid

The company was awarded the Defense Department's big EHR contract las month. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 18, 2015

Study: Disparaging comments damage healthcare worker performance

Those who were berated had lower performance scores than those who were not.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 17, 2015

IL health system to build 'destination' medical center

The new campus has a $400 million price tag.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 17, 2015