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

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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

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

Hospital testing drug abuse intervention model to decrease gun violence

Heightened worries of workplace violence makes the program timely.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 17, 2015

JAMA study: performance measures overlook issue of overuse

Do performance measures foster a 'more is better' culture?

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 14, 2015

Algorithm predicts sepsis early in patients at risk

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a new method to predict sepsis early in 85 percent of cases. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 13, 2015

Computer error denies 35,000 combat vets healthcare enrollment

The veterans are automatically eligible for five years of free healthcare. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 12, 2015

Harm reduction centers may make good care coordinators

The centers have a vast array of experience in dealing with high-risk patients.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 12, 2015

Joint venture spotlights population health

The move comes as demand for health tools continues to increase.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 12, 2015

Partners helps Shanghai hospital develop women's health center

The deal is part of strategic plan to expand into new markets.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 11, 2015

New MLK Jr. hospital opens in Los Angeles

The hospital had been struggling to find funds to reopen.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 10, 2015

CDC: Healthcare facilities need better cooperation in drug-resistant germ fight

That action alone could save 37,000 lives over five years, the agency claims.

By Randy Lilleston • Aug. 7, 2015

HCA's Q2 revenue, profits beat expectations

But the company warns of lower ACA revenues going forward.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 6, 2015

3D imaging push hikes prices for digital mammography systems

Prices were up 22% early this year compared to a similar period in 2014.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 6, 2015

FDA warns providers of cybersecurity issues in Hospira pump

It's one of the first advisories of its kind.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 6, 2015

How Toyota has helped hospitals improve patient care

The carmaker's lean production system principles are being adopted by some hospitals.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 6, 2015

Avax Technologies settles debt with cancer hospital network

It settles with Cancer Treatment Centers of Amerca for $5.8 million.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 6, 2015

How an online program is helping hospitals monitor patient nutrition

The Nestle program is free.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 4, 2015

Reuters story causes WME to question future president choice

Dr. Ketan Desai faces criminal charges in Indian courts.

By Julie Henry • Aug. 3, 2015

'Laborists' are a growng trend in safer hospital births

Some hospitals that use laborists report a drop in C-section rates.

By Heather Caspi • July 31, 2015

Former Chicago hospital owner sentenced for Medicaid, Medicare fraud

Ex-CEO of Chicago's Sacred Heart Hospital was convicted in March.

By Nina Flanagan • July 30, 2015