Hospitals: Page 188


  • John Muir Health names new CISO

    The CISO role is becoming increasingly important but good hires are tough to find—and expensive.

    By Nina Flanagan • May 21, 2015
  • Deep Dive

    5 ways providers can deliver better care to LGBT consumers

    "Discrimination and mistreatment have contributed to a long-standing distrust of the healthcare system by many in the LGBT community and have affected their health in profound ways," says The Joint Commission.

    By Julie Henry • May 21, 2015
  • Trendline

    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
  • Two new sources for quality data: Yelp for hospitals and new US News metrics

    The industry is still struggling to reach a consensus on how best to measure quality of care—but the aesthetics are definitely improving. 

    By Nina Flanagan • May 21, 2015
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    Study: Patients less satisfied at large urban hospitals

    Should patient satisfaction scores be weighted differently in Medicare reimbursement formulas for large city facilities?

    By Nina Flanagan • May 21, 2015
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    Healthways CEO terminated 'without cause,' according to SEC filing

    The wellness program provider has been under pressure from shareholders who claim "substantial value destruction" during Ben Leedle's tenure. 

    By Julie Henry • May 20, 2015
  • Three major academic medical systems impose minimum-volume standards

    The move follows a report that shows patients face a higher risk of death or complications when surgical teams don't do enough of certain procedures. 

    By Julie Henry • May 20, 2015
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    Sutter Health CEO to retire, COO Sarah Krevens to replace

    Krevens joins the mere 18% of U.S. hospital CEOs that are women. 

    By May 20, 2015
  • Why the knee replacement death rate at one hospital is 24 times the national average

    Should hospitals require physicians to perform a minimum number of procedures in order to maintain privileges?

    By Julie Henry • May 19, 2015
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    Leapfrog: 40% of hospitals don't comply with nursing safe practices

    The study was released amid recent nursing strikes and demonstrations over patient safety issues. How can hospitals improve?

    By Julie Henry • May 18, 2015
  • Hospitals scrambling to find ways to clean scopes

    Three months after superbug outbreaks, there's still no clear guidelines—and the manufaturer declined to participate in a recent FDA advisory panel. 

    By Julie Henry • May 18, 2015
  • Beaumont Health creating new identity following merger

    In large mergers, can creating a new identity help systems build a brand with which consumers can become familiar?

    By Julie Henry • May 18, 2015
  • Carolinas HealthCare solidifies brand with new naming strategy

    The system is trying to eliminate confusion about the relationship among its hospitals.

    By Heather Caspi • May 15, 2015
  • No deal: Boston Medical, Tufts break off merger talks

    Both hospitals have struggled financially and it now remains unclear how they will move forward in the crowded Boston market, experts say.

    By Heather Caspi • May 15, 2015
  • Cleveland Clinic embroiled in drug trial scandal

    The hospital released full trial data without permission that showed that the drug's benefits vanished completely over the longterm. 

    By Sy Mukherjee • May 14, 2015
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    Hackensack Medical, Meridian Health merger would create NJ's largest hospital network

    The two organizations have signed a definitive agreement to merge and are awaiting regulatory approval. 

    By Nina Flanagan • May 14, 2015
  • Meet the consulting firm that advises clients not to pay big hospital bills

    ...and provides legal counsel to back them up. 

    By Nina Flanagan • May 14, 2015
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    Most advanced HIE in Texas to merge with Dallas exchange

    Healthcare Access San Antonio already covers 1.5 million patients through 90% of area hospitals and physicians.

    By Nina Flanagan • May 14, 2015
  • Study: ER 'frequent fliers' at higher risk for death

    ER staff often view frequent users as a resource drain, something the authors say "represents a biased and potentially dangerous view of this issue." 

    By Julie Henry • May 13, 2015
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    Hospital reduces c-section rates to avoid being cut from network

    The improvements were driven by a new level of data-sharing that sparked some heated physician objections. 

    By , Julie Henry • May 13, 2015
  • University Hospitals creates competition with planned trauma network

    UH will be in direct competition with the Northern Ohio Trauma System, launched in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic five years ago.

    By , Julie Henry • May 13, 2015
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    John Ward assumes CIO role at TriHealth

    Ward has been serving as interim chief information officer since last December.

    By Julie Henry • May 13, 2015
  • Deep Dive

    Inside the CMS crackdown on use of ambulances for non-emergent transport

    "Hospital administrators need to make sure the people who are signing [certificates of medical need] know what they're signing."

    By Julie Henry • May 13, 2015
  • Should hospitals be 'gatekeepers' for ambulance reimbursement?

    In a $6.2M whistleblower settlement with nine Florida hospitals, the feds seem to be sending a very clear-cut message: Yes. 

    By May 12, 2015
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    Waterbury staff may keep jobs following controversial CT merger

    The for-profit company acquiring the hospital says staff can stay in their current positions.

    By Julie Henry • May 12, 2015
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    Deep Dive

    Obamacare and the modern ED: 3 ways hospitals can cut down on overuse

    Unnecessary use of the ED is still up despite the Affordable Care Act, suggesting that insurance coverage alone will not solve the problem.

    By Nina Flanagan • May 12, 2015