Two charts that explain the Medicare data release of hospital charges

CMS dropped three more huge data sets Monday that could increase scrutiny of hospital sticker prices. 

By Katie Bo Williams • June 2, 2015

3 areas where nonprofits are facing increased scrutiny

Nonprofit hospitals have been under fire for not doing enough to "earn" their tax-exempt status. 

By Julie Henry • May 28, 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

Study: Hospitals no longer giving new moms free formula

Public health organizations say the freebies discourage nursing.

By Julie Henry • May 28, 2015

Why one hospital may lose its Medicare funding

CMS could terminate the hospital from the program as soon as June 5.

By Nina Flanagan • May 28, 2015

Do rising CEO salaries really impact healthcare costs?

The median healthcare CEO salary in 2014 was $13.6 million, higher than any other industry, and some analysts are up in arms. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 28, 2015

Flood shuts down phone service at Tufts, Beth Israel Deaconess

Both hospitals set up alternate phone lines to allow people to reach the facilities.

By Julie Henry • May 27, 2015

Fraud reduction efforts to drive conversion to chip-based credit cards

More than half a billion new cards will be in use by the end of this year. Should hospitals be prepared to switch—and what is the expense?

By Julie Henry • May 27, 2015

UPMC cuts costs, offers buyout to 3,500 employees

The nonprofit is battling sluggish demand for hospital-based services by offering a voluntary severance package to 5.6% of its workforce.

By Katie Bo Williams • May 27, 2015

Executives predict New York will lift ban on for-profit hospitals

The chief executive of North-Shore-LIJ Health Systems says change is "inevitable."

By Julie Henry • May 26, 2015

Hospital battles Navigant assessment that it convert to outpatient

A reduction from five full-service hospitals to two would leave the city of Newark underserved, the hospital argues. 

By Heather Caspi • May 22, 2015

WellSpan Health, Philhaven seek approval for mental health affiliation

The partnership aims to integrate medical and mental healthcare in south central Pennsylvania.

By Heather Caspi • May 22, 2015

Ascension to raise minimum wage to $11 per hour

The decision will impact 10,000 workers—about 7% of Ascension's 150,000 employees. 

By Katie Bo Williams • May 22, 2015

What Tenet's exit from GA and NC says about for-profits in non-expansion states

Are for-profit operators going to pull out of states that have refused to expand Medicaid?

By Julie Henry • May 22, 2015

California fines 12 hospitals for patient safety violations

Three of the 12 violations involved items left inside patients during surgery. 

By Heather Caspi • May 22, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Sutter Health CEO to retire, COO Sarah Krevens to replace

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

By Katie Bo Williams • 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

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