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

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

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

By Healthcare Dive staff

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

Are hospitals investing enough time, manpower in social media?

A study looks at Ohio hospitals' social media efforts and strategies over past three years and raises some interesting questions.

By Nina Flanagan • July 30, 2015

Real estate investment trust to shell out $900 million for Capella

The deal is expected to close later this year.

By Julie Henry • July 29, 2015

Hospitals find ways to reduce COPD readmissions

The actions come as CMS assesses financial penalties for excessive readmissions.

By Julie Henry • July 28, 2015

Number of five-star hospitals doubles in CMS ratings

The agency plans to release new ratings every quarter.

By Julie Henry • July 27, 2015

Study: hospitals often overestimate their stroke care quality

The lowest-performing hospitals had the most unrealistic perception of their performance.

By Heather Caspi • July 24, 2015

Mayo affiliates with Methodist Healthcare in Memphis

The announcement marks the 34th addition to the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

By Heather Caspi • July 24, 2015

Study reveals sexual orientation biases among healthcare providers

Even when biases are not explicit, they can still result in less than equal treatment—impacting the health of LGBT patients in profound ways. 

By Julie Henry • July 23, 2015

Baptist Health continues growth with $50M orthopedic center

Operating revenue, admissions and ER visits are all up. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 23, 2015

Mass General named US News number 1 hospital

The annual list looks at factors like death rates, patient safety and hospital reputation.

By Julie Henry • July 22, 2015

County supervisors offer Singing River help via financial turn-around firm

The county will pay for assistance, but wants oversight. Is hiring a turn-around firm the only way to save the beleaguered hospital?

By Julie Henry • July 21, 2015

Hospitals stocking up on superbug supplies

Investments include new infection prevention devices—and ultraviolet light robots are only one example. 

By Julie Henry • July 21, 2015

Hospital hiring of physicians drops off for first time in years

Could the decrease in physician hiring be the start of a trend?

By Julie Henry • July 21, 2015

Daughters of Charity gets $250M lifeline from NY equity firm

DCH will remain a nonprofit—pending regulatory approval of the deal. 

By Katie Bo Williams • July 20, 2015

LSU hospital operator sues regional competitor

The suit follows attempts by LSU to oust its hospital manager for breach of contract.

By Julie Henry • July 20, 2015

Hartford HealthCare, Day Kimball Healthcare consider affiliation

If the deal goes through, this will be the latest in a recent flurry of affiliations and mergers in Connecticut. 

By Julie Henry • July 20, 2015

Survey: Over a third of healthcare professionals expect to change jobs this year

Results suggest that pay trumps loyalty.

By Heather Caspi • July 17, 2015

Tenet to assume majority ownership of Carondelet

Current owner Ascension will maintain a minority stake, as will nonprofit Dignity Health. 

By Katie Bo Williams • July 16, 2015

Mixed reactions to ProPublica database ranking individual surgeons

The senior VP for Patient Safety and Quality at Johns Hopkins says the new data "fails to account for [a] significant bias."

By Julie Henry • July 16, 2015