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Hospitals hire fashion designers for gowns
"People felt much more comfortable in the new design, not just physically but emotionally," said the Cleveland Clinic's chief experience officer.
By Julie Henry • April 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
4 major challenges facing acute care hospitals—and what to expect next
"Survey results show that these are challenging times for CEOs and leadership teams," said ACHE chief exec Deborah Bowen. "We are all expected to do more with less."
By Julie Henry • March 31, 2015 -
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Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.
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Chicago hospitals slash CRE infections by half
A Rush University infectious disease expert said the exact protocol might not fit every hospital, but it shows the value of a focused program.
By Julie Henry • March 31, 2015 -
Prosecutor says CEO's death was murder-suicide
A six-month investigation found that Cooper University Health System CEO John Sheridan fatally stabbed his wife, then committed suicide.
By Julie Henry • March 31, 2015 -
Maryland Hospital Association reports major gains in safety
The group credits the progress to a combination of statewide, national and individual hospital initiatives.
By Heather Caspi • March 30, 2015 -
Study: Most patients would leave their provider after a data breach
"The hours and days immediately following a data breach are crucial for consumers' perceptions of a healthcare provider."
By Heather Caspi • March 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why the Permanente Group CEO thinks ACOs aren't enough to deliver Triple Aim
"ACO is not the destination," Dr. Robert Pearl says. "It's beyond ACOs."
By Katie Bo Williams • March 25, 2015 -
Tenet, Baylor Scott & White form Texas partnership
The partnership will allow the two organizations to jointly own five north Texas hospitals.
By Julie Henry • March 25, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How Tenet is leveraging partnerships and acquisitions to foster organic growth
The hospital operator announced a deal on Monday that poises it to become the largest operator of ambulatory care providers in the country.
By Katie Bo Williams • March 24, 2015 -
Doctors want hospitals to ban fast food
The report found that some hospitals with are getting incentives for selling junk food.
By Julie Henry • March 24, 2015 -
Close contact between healthcare workers and patients promotes spread of S. Aureas
The study used electronic devices to collect data on close proximity interactions.
By Julie Henry • March 23, 2015 -
MA attorney general may file lawsuit to block Partners merger
Hallmark Health System's new CEO says the merger is critical.
By Julie Henry • March 23, 2015 -
Tenet bets big on ambulatory surgery with two major deals
One of the deals is domestic, but the other represents Tenet's first foray into the international market since 2004.
By Katie Bo Williams • March 23, 2015 -
Banner Health finalizes UAHN acquisition, revenue rises
Significant shifts in its payer mix proved an immediate boon for Banner Health.
By Katie Bo Williams • March 19, 2015 -
Study: Online hospital ads can be misleading
Only only one in four mentioned the risks of an advertised procedure—and fewer than one in 20 presented those risks numerically.
By Katie Bo Williams • March 19, 2015 -
Community health groups fight for funding
Health groups that specialize in fitness and nutrition say they are being left out of physician-dominated ACO boards. Should they be considered as partners?
By Julie Henry • March 18, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why women in healthcare get paid less
New Census data revealed that the wages of female physicians and surgeons accounted for just 69% of men's earnings in 2013.
By Katie Bo Williams • March 18, 2015 -
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Top 3 causes of physician burnout–and how technology can help
When asked what caused him to experience burnout, one physician laughed and asked, "Where do I start?"
March 17, 2015 -
10 healthcare workers return to US after Ebola exposure
Charity workers were exposed to Ebola while caring for an infected colleague.
By Julie Henry • March 17, 2015 -
Was the SEIU right to be suspicious of Prime?
The union opposed the acquisition of six Daughters of Charity hospitals on the basis that the hospital operator puts profits before patients.
By Anne Zieger • March 17, 2015 -
UVA and Novant Health discuss merger
The deal would result in the creation of a Northern Virginia regional health system.
By Julie Henry • March 16, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Enrollment numbers, King v. Burwell pull hospitals in two directions
Despite positive numbers from the second enrollment period, uncertainty about the future of marketplaces makes it difficult for hospitals to plan.
By Julie Henry • March 16, 2015 -
New home monitoring pilot aims to reduce readmissions (for a price)
The service costs patients about $1,500 per month, and is not covered by most insurers.
By Heather Caspi • March 13, 2015 -
New bill would account for demographics in readmission penalties
The legislation aims to ensure that hospitals are assessed fairly for factors beyond their control.
By Heather Caspi • March 13, 2015 -
Tufts, nonprofit network launch NH health plan
The partnership is said to be a first of its kind for the state.
By Heather Caspi • March 13, 2015
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