Feds defend workshop allegedly biased against hospitals

Experts say the dispute reflects tensions between the government and hospitals.

By Julie Henry • April 8, 2015

How providers can reduce unnecessary ER visits

The US spends around $60 billion a year on ER care, about 2% of the total $2.6 trillion spent on healthcare nationally.

By Julie Henry • April 7, 2015

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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

River Valley Health Partners, Mercy Health merger collapses

RVHP will seek a new partner for the future.

By Julie Henry • April 7, 2015

Antibiotic-resistant shigella spreading in US

More than 243 people have become ill and a CDC official says this is the first time a large outbreak has been linked to international travel. 

By Julie Henry • April 6, 2015

Ventas to acquire Ardent Medical Services for $1.75B

Ardent management says that the infusion of cash will help the hospital operator expand its presence and grow into new markets. 

By Katie Bo Williams • April 6, 2015

How to attract staff in a competitive hiring environment

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that healthcare is projected to add the most new jobs between 2012 and 2022. How can organizations ensure they attract and retain talent?

By Julie Henry • April 2, 2015

Partners offers employees low-cost college degree opportunity

A new partnership will allow employees to attend college for around $500 per year.

By Julie Henry • April 1, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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