Hospitals: Page 194


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    Can hospitals trust e-learning as a recruitment tool?

    According to a new study from the World Health Organization, e-learning is just as good as traditional training for health professionals. 

    By Heather Caspi • Jan. 27, 2015
  • UVA to test eConsults/eReferrals EHR model

    The eConsults model is the same one incorporated by the Mayo Clinic's AskMayoExpert website last year.

    Jan. 26, 2015
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    Payer/provider relationships

    As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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    Surgical checklists might not improve safety after all

    But why didn't checklists nudge the outcomes needle?

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015
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    A simple method for reducing ED visits

    How do you change the culture of ED-dependence?

    Jan. 26, 2015
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    Prime acquires North Vista Hospital in march towards IPO

    Prime recently announced that it would grow from 29 hospitals to 42 by April.

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015
  • Why fewer than half of hospitals that earned Medicare bonuses will collect

    Are population demographics to blame?

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015
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    Study: Antimicrobial wipes don't reduce HAIs

    The new study reveals an easy way for hospitals to cut some costs. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 23, 2015
  • CRE on dirty scopes kills 11 at Seattle hospital

    Will the device be recalled by the FDA?

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 23, 2015
  • Kaiser Permanente named as NBA's first healthcare partner

    The partnership boosts population health efforts, as well as broadening Kaiser's consumer reach. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 22, 2015
  • South Shore physician association to pay $1.8M to settle kickback case

    The case raises questions of whether doctors were working to pad their wallets or provide the best possible care for patients, analysts said. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 22, 2015
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    Study: EHRs make little difference in coordinating care

    Despite the fact that more than 70% of US physicians use EHRs, nearly half don't receive the patient information they need.

    Jan. 21, 2015
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    Physicians prevail in complex suit against hospital board

    Did the Avera Marshall board overreach, or was it acting in the best interest of the hospital? 

    Jan. 21, 2015
  • UPDATED: Gunman shoots physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital

    It is believed that the suspect "had some issue" with the hospital's treatment of his mother, who died November 15.

    Jan. 20, 2015
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    Teen poses as physician undetected for a month

    In weird news for the week...

    By Jan. 20, 2015
  • The downside of hospital-based police

    Are hospitals really prepared to have their own police forces on site?

    Jan. 20, 2015
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    Controversial 'Me-Too' drugs good for the bottom line?

    Redundancy may have its benefits, for patients and providers. 

    By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2015
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    Scrubs worn outside hospitals eyed for ick factor

    Does your health organization need to reconsider its scrub policies?

    By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2015
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    ER use grows despite declining number of uninsured

    Widespread medical coverage may ultimately help, but other cultural norms will have to shift first. 

    By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2015
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    How one lawsuit is threatening non-profit tax exemptions in NJ and beyond

    A hospital in New Jersey is currently facing an unprecedented lawsuit that could strip it of its property tax exemption—and other non-profits would be wise to pay attention.

    By Jan. 20, 2015
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    Cleveland Clinic joins growing Ohio healthcare collaborative

    Will the created efficiencies outweigh the costs of interoperability? 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 16, 2015
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    New site aims to streamline healthcare admin

    Mass Collaborative says it is committed to simplifying healthcare administration and reducing costs.  

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 15, 2015
  • Some hospitals forming in-house police departments

    With hospital violence on the rise, will this new strategy help solve the problem—or will it backfire?

    Jan. 14, 2015
  • Kaiser mental health worker strike begins in San Diego

    The picketers call for hiring staffing levels in the department, but state regulators will likely have the final word here. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 13, 2015
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    Survey: Resident physicians flooded with job solicitations

    High demand means hospitals will have to step up their hiring game. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 13, 2015
  • One in three retail clinics are in malls, shopping centers

    How can these clinics, including those operated by hospitals, best compete in the primary-care marketplace?

    By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 13, 2015