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CA measles outbreak declared 'over'
No new cases have been reported in 42 days.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 20, 2015 -
CMS releases first star ratings; only 251 hospitals get five stars
Are the five-star ratings a meaningful reflection of performance? Some stakeholders say no.
By Heather Caspi • April 17, 2015 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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COO Joe Piedmont to leave Carolinas HealthCare, position eliminated
It's unclear whether Piedmont is leaving the organization voluntarily, but the healthcare system says the COO position is being eliminated.
By Julie Henry • April 15, 2015 -
Cleveland Clinic, university develop new MBA program
The curriculum was developed in part in response to a growing number of Cleveland Clinic employees who were enrolling in traditional MBA programs.
By Julie Henry • April 13, 2015 -
Amedisys makes major changes to leadership team
The company COO announced the addition of several new executives leaders as others depart.
By Julie Henry • April 13, 2015 -
Boston, Tufts move forward with merger plans
Executives are discussing specific terms and will reportedly aim for a deal by the end of the year.
By Heather Caspi • April 10, 2015 -
Partners to close LTAC hospital, blames new regulations
"Right now our major priority is winding down things as smoothly as possible," said division president David Storto.
By Heather Caspi • April 10, 2015 -
Feds defend workshop allegedly biased against hospitals
Experts say the dispute reflects tensions between the government and hospitals.
By Julie Henry • April 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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
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