Hospitals: Page 194
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Hospital-insurer integration set to increase in NC (and beyond)
Wake Forest Baptist is a particularly notable candidate to pursue health insurance offerings.
By Heather Caspi • Feb. 13, 2015 -
Deloitte launches 'Evergreen' EHR
The company claims its new EHR approach can reduce costs by 30%.
Feb. 12, 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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Kaiser appoints new CIO internally
The healthcare giant has made permanent its interim CIO, who has served in the role since Phil Fasano announced he was taking on the CIO role at AIG.
Feb. 12, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Apple HealthKit pilot raises questions at Penn Medicine
"There's the Yin and the Yang of this thing," Chief Medical Information Officer William Hanson says.
By Heather Caspi • Feb. 12, 2015 -
Poll: Execs believe mHealth will cut costs, boost patient engagement
But the report also found that few organizations have identified a strategy to profit from mHealth yet.
By Heather Caspi • Feb. 12, 2015 -
Cleveland Clinic joins MSSP, launches ACO
The program has expanded substantially this year, adding 89 new organizations in January.
By Heather Caspi • Feb. 12, 2015 -
Study: ICD-10 transition cost per practice under $10K
"Our members reported actual data on expenses to date and costs still remaining," said the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management director.
By Heather Caspi • Feb. 12, 2015 -
Prime and Kaiser take lawsuits to arbitration
There are pros and cons to this approach for both companies.
Feb. 11, 2015 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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