HIMSS sends interoperability advice to Congress

This latest push from another industry group underscores the disconnect between the regulation of healthcare and the regulation of technology. 

Feb. 10, 2015

How two hospitals are marketing themselves to women consumers

Women are responsible for more than 80% of healthcare decisions, so on the surface the strategy makes sense. But is it viable long-term?

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 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

Emory University, WellStar planning unified health system

There are a few regulatory hurdles to jump through—and not just the FTC's. 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 10, 2015

5 basic hospital inefficiencies and their quick fixes

A recent study found that inadequate communication alone annually costs $1.75M per US hospital. What are some other unnecessary costs hospitals can easily trim?

By Julie Henry • Feb. 10, 2015

Are hospitals doing enough to prevent to staff injuries?

Nursing assistants suffer more injuries than those in any other occupation, and the primary cause is lifting patients. 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 6, 2015

Partners selects new CEO internally

Partners has taken a few hits lately, and the new head said he plans to improve the non-profit's financial performance in the coming year. 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 6, 2015

Will Mission Bay's robot fleet save money?

The robots will deliver everything from medical waste to medications—and Mission Bay's operations planning director sees no end to their benefits. Is this just a Silicon Valley fad or will it catch on?

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 5, 2015

Cardinal slapped with whistleblower lawsuit

The feds have not yet indicated if they will join the suit. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 5, 2015

Tenet officially ends CT acquisition discussions

For good this time, apparently. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 4, 2015

VHA, UHC merger creates largest member-owned healthcare company in US

...and it will have more than $50 billion in purchasing volume. This is a big boost for academic hospitals.

Feb. 4, 2015

JAMA: Errors in care don't cause most post-surgery readmissions

The results show that "hospitals are effectively being penalized twice for the same complications," according to the lead study author.

Feb. 4, 2015

Could 'healthcare sharing ministries' scale up?

State regulators are raising concerns that member-based ministries are skirting regulations. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 4, 2015

Rulon Stacey resigns from Fairview, cites 'professional differences'

Yet more drama at the beleaguered non-profit. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 3, 2015

Highmark accepts coverage terms for UPMC-Magee

Highmark and UPMC squabbling continues. How much damage will this do to consumer perception of Highmark?

By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 2, 2015

Report: Patient-centered medical homes lower costs

"In order for the PCMH to be sustainable, we need greater investment in primary care and less reliance on the fee-for-service payment system," said funding president Christopher Koller.

By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 2, 2015

New hospital to lead high-tech building boom in San Francisco

The region is seeing a renaissance in healthcare infrastructure thanks to a state safety mandate. 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 30, 2015

UnitedHealthcare, Carolinas HealthCare dispute contract on expiration

United claims Carolinas HealthCare "wants to be paid up to 150% more than other hospitals in the area for providing the same services."

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 29, 2015

Report: Competitive hospital markets boast lower consumer premiums

What should hospitals do to prove that mergers lower costs? 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 29, 2015

Walgreens partnership cuts readmits by nearly 50%

A pharmacy-driven partnership between Walgreens and an Indiana health system has grown into a national program that has shown dramatic results. But should they be taken with a grain of salt? 

Jan. 28, 2015

The future of Huron's $325M Studer acquisition

The combined consulting megalith boasts more than $900M in revenue. What can clients expect?

Jan. 28, 2015

Study: 'Patient navigators' reduce ED readmissions

The study addresses the costly trend of patients who treat the ED as a primary care office.

Jan. 28, 2015

Grassley: Nonprofits are flouting the law by suing to collect

This isn't the first time the Iowa senator has gone after nonprofit financial practices. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 27, 2015

Can hospitals trust e-learning as a recruitment tool?

According to a new study from the World Health Organization, e-learning is just as good as traditional training for health professionals. 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 27, 2015

UVA to test eConsults/eReferrals EHR model

The eConsults model is the same one incorporated by the Mayo Clinic's AskMayoExpert website last year.

Jan. 26, 2015

Surgical checklists might not improve safety after all

But why didn't checklists nudge the outcomes needle?

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015