Hospitals: Page 185


  • Deep Dive

    The controversial, uncertain future of the healthcare 'consumer'—and why it matters

    In the first of a two-part series, Healthcare Dive looks at the impact of consumerism on providers and asks the question: What do patients want?

    By April 22, 2015
  • Lease talks between East Jefferson and HCA disintegrate

    The deal hinged on restructuring a partnership between HCA and Tulane. 

    By Julie Henry • April 21, 2015
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    Payer/provider relationships

    As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
  • Former CMS head Tavenner joins LifePoint Hospitals board

    LifePoint operates more than 60 hospitals in 21 states.

    By Julie Henry • April 21, 2015
  • Deep Dive

    Five-star ratings: Why some hospitals performed better than others

    It's questionable whether or not the star ratings will have much of an effect on consumers' choice of hospitals.

    By Julie Henry • April 20, 2015
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    CA measles outbreak declared 'over'

    No new cases have been reported in 42 days. 

    By April 20, 2015
  • CMS releases first star ratings; only 251 hospitals get five stars

    Are the five-star ratings a meaningful reflection of performance? Some stakeholders say no. 

    By Heather Caspi • April 17, 2015
  • COO Joe Piedmont to leave Carolinas HealthCare, position eliminated

    It's unclear whether Piedmont is leaving the organization voluntarily, but the healthcare system says the COO position is being eliminated. 

    By Julie Henry • April 15, 2015
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    Cleveland Clinic, university develop new MBA program

    The curriculum was developed in part in response to a growing number of Cleveland Clinic employees who were enrolling in traditional MBA programs.

    By Julie Henry • April 13, 2015
  • Amedisys makes major changes to leadership team

    The company COO announced the addition of several new executives leaders as others depart.

    By Julie Henry • April 13, 2015
  • Boston, Tufts move forward with merger plans

    Executives are discussing specific terms and will reportedly aim for a deal by the end of the year.

    By Heather Caspi • April 10, 2015
  • Partners to close LTAC hospital, blames new regulations

    "Right now our major priority is winding down things as smoothly as possible," said division president David Storto.

    By Heather Caspi • April 10, 2015
  • Feds defend workshop allegedly biased against hospitals

    Experts say the dispute reflects tensions between the government and hospitals.

    By Julie Henry • April 8, 2015
  • Deep Dive

    How providers can reduce unnecessary ER visits

    The US spends around $60 billion a year on ER care, about 2% of the total $2.6 trillion spent on healthcare nationally.

    By Julie Henry • April 7, 2015
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    River Valley Health Partners, Mercy Health merger collapses

    RVHP will seek a new partner for the future.

    By Julie Henry • April 7, 2015
  • Antibiotic-resistant shigella spreading in US

    More than 243 people have become ill and a CDC official says this is the first time a large outbreak has been linked to international travel. 

    By Julie Henry • April 6, 2015
  • Ventas to acquire Ardent Medical Services for $1.75B

    Ardent management says that the infusion of cash will help the hospital operator expand its presence and grow into new markets. 

    By April 6, 2015
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    Deep Dive

    How to attract staff in a competitive hiring environment

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that healthcare is projected to add the most new jobs between 2012 and 2022. How can organizations ensure they attract and retain talent?

    By Julie Henry • April 2, 2015
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    Partners offers employees low-cost college degree opportunity

    A new partnership will allow employees to attend college for around $500 per year.

    By Julie Henry • April 1, 2015
  • Hospitals hire fashion designers for gowns

    "People felt much more comfortable in the new design, not just physically but emotionally," said the Cleveland Clinic's chief experience officer. 

    By Julie Henry • April 1, 2015
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    Deep Dive

    4 major challenges facing acute care hospitals—and what to expect next

    "Survey results show that these are challenging times for CEOs and leadership teams," said ACHE chief exec Deborah Bowen. "We are all expected to do more with less."

    By Julie Henry • March 31, 2015
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    Chicago hospitals slash CRE infections by half

    A Rush University infectious disease expert said the exact protocol might not fit every hospital, but it shows the value of a focused program. 

    By Julie Henry • March 31, 2015
  • Prosecutor says CEO's death was murder-suicide

    A six-month investigation found that Cooper University Health System CEO John Sheridan fatally stabbed his wife, then committed suicide.

    By Julie Henry • March 31, 2015
  • Maryland Hospital Association reports major gains in safety

    The group credits the progress to a combination of statewide, national and individual hospital initiatives.

    By Heather Caspi • March 30, 2015
  • Study: Most patients would leave their provider after a data breach

    "The hours and days immediately following a data breach are crucial for consumers' perceptions of a healthcare provider."

    By Heather Caspi • March 27, 2015
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    Deep Dive

    Why the Permanente Group CEO thinks ACOs aren't enough to deliver Triple Aim

    "ACO is not the destination," Dr. Robert Pearl says. "It's beyond ACOs."

    By March 25, 2015