Manager at VA Medical Center mocks veterans with PTSD

A clinic manager sent an e-mail to employees that appeared to mock the mental health problems of returning veterans.

By Julie Henry • March 10, 2015

Defining the mobile health platform

As more functionality is added to mobile phones, they are increasingly becoming a hub for patient data. 

March 10, 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

Robot uses more efficient UV light to zap germs

"Every other UV company uses mercury bulbs which take much longer to disinfect a room," says manufacturer Xenex. 

By Julie Henry • March 9, 2015

Has the AMA lost its mojo?

The group spent more than $19 million in 2014 lobbying Congress to rein in the feds on health IT. But did it work?

March 9, 2015

Endoscopes tied to UCLA deaths were not FDA-approved

An FDA spokeswoman says she doesn't know if the company will be penalized for selling the device without permission.

By Heather Caspi • March 6, 2015

Big shakeup in CHS roster as it finalizes 9 deals

The health system giant is finalizing deals for four of its hospitals while simultaneously buying stakes in five others in Oklahoma.

By Sy Mukherjee • March 5, 2015

Superbug spreads to Cedars-Sinai patients

The hospital is sending free home-test kits to 67 other patients who had procedures to diagnose pancreatic and bile-duct issues. 

By Katie Bo Williams • March 5, 2015

Why the use of temporary physicians is on the rise

More and more physicians are choosing locum tenens work as a career path. How will this impact the physician shortage? 

By Julie Henry • March 5, 2015

Multiple blood tests can do more harm than good

Reducing the frequency of unnecessary blood draws can create significant cost savings for hospitals. 

By Julie Henry • March 4, 2015

Study: The 4 major hospital rating systems contradict one another

The systems are so inconsistent that very few hospitals got comparable ratings across all four.

March 4, 2015

Rideout Memorial stung by EHR outage

The hospital said the outage had little effect on patient care, but some patients dispute that claim. 

March 4, 2015

Prime Healthcare acquires Trinity Health hospital

Mercy is third hospital owner Trinity Health has sold to Prime.

March 4, 2015

Rick Gilfillan on payment reform and the most under-reported story in healthcare

Healthcare Dive caught up with Trinity Health's CEO to talk about the transformation of healthcare, MSSP and more.

By Katie Bo Williams • March 3, 2015

Cerner wins $170M contract with Australian state

The deal covers most of the hospitals in the country's most populous state.

March 2, 2015

VA invests in technology, culture change to reduce nurse injuries

The agency has spent over $200 million on its "safe patient handling program."

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 27, 2015

5 ways to do better on physician engagement

According to a Gallup study of one system, physicians who were engaged were responsible for 3% more outpatient referrals and 51% more inpatient referrals than those who were not engaged.

By Julie Henry • Feb. 26, 2015

Study: Clinical decision support tools in apps help nurses diagnose efficiently

Nurses using the enhanced apps were 44 times more likely to diagnose adult depression.

Feb. 26, 2015

Study: Patients not impressed by fancy hospital facilities

The study focused on Johns Hopkins, which boasts the $1.1-billion Sheikh Zayed Tower and Charlotte Bloomberg Children's Center.

Feb. 25, 2015

Cleveland Clinic considers launching insurance plan

Yet another big provider is considering a move into the payer market. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 25, 2015

How Tenet accomplished a huge Q4

CEO Trevor Fetter called 2014 "Tenet's strongest year in a decade."

Feb. 25, 2015

Study: Performance tracking doesn't improve outcomes, costs

The key to improvement is in tying hospital data to incentives, the study suggests.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 25, 2015

California AG got it right on Prime hospital sale

Kamala Harris last week gave her conditioned approval to the Prime purchase of six Daughters of Charity hospitals. 

Feb. 24, 2015

Philadelphia hospitals implement landmark violence intervention program

Three hospitals will be responsible for staffing the new program with city funding.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 24, 2015

Hospitals of the future: Frosted windows and other innovative design plans

Creative facility architecture may not only improve patient satisfaction, but also help retain staff. 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 24, 2015

How one hospital is combating CRE spread

 CRE has now been reported in all but three states.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 24, 2015