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Report: Competitive hospital markets boast lower consumer premiums
What should hospitals do to prove that mergers lower costs?
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 29, 2015 -
Walgreens partnership cuts readmits by nearly 50%
A pharmacy-driven partnership between Walgreens and an Indiana health system has grown into a national program that has shown dramatic results. But should they be taken with a grain of salt?
Jan. 28, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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The future of Huron's $325M Studer acquisition
The combined consulting megalith boasts more than $900M in revenue. What can clients expect?
Jan. 28, 2015 -
Study: 'Patient navigators' reduce ED readmissions
The study addresses the costly trend of patients who treat the ED as a primary care office.
Jan. 28, 2015 -
Grassley: Nonprofits are flouting the law by suing to collect
This isn't the first time the Iowa senator has gone after nonprofit financial practices.
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Surgical checklists might not improve safety after all
But why didn't checklists nudge the outcomes needle?
By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015 -
A simple method for reducing ED visits
How do you change the culture of ED-dependence?
Jan. 26, 2015 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Teen poses as physician undetected for a month
In weird news for the week...
By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 20, 2015 -
The downside of hospital-based police
Are hospitals really prepared to have their own police forces on site?
Jan. 20, 2015 -
FDA
Controversial 'Me-Too' drugs good for the bottom line?
Redundancy may have its benefits, for patients and providers.
By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2015 -
Scrubs worn outside hospitals eyed for ick factor
Does your health organization need to reconsider its scrub policies?
By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2015 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 20, 2015 -
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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