Ascension subsidiary to buy MI health insurer for $50M

The subsidiary states that its "primary business is to own and operate businesses that are part of the population health management platform of Ascension."

By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 21, 2015

California AG approves Prime acquisition of Daughters of Charity

The controversial deal comes with a long list of conditions. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 21, 2015

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Superbug kills two at UCLA, FDA releases endoscope warning

After a previous outbreak reported in January, an FDA spokesperson told the Seattle Times that the agency believed the device had a low infection rate.

By Marisa Torrieri , Heather Caspi • Feb. 20, 2015

Partners drops South Shore acquisition, may still proceed with Hallmark

The health system has faced an uphill battle in its continued expansion attempts.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 19, 2015

Nurses with degrees face much better job market

Cincy nursing market mirrors national trend

Feb. 18, 2015

First new MCAT in 24 years debuts in April

The new test delves into the areas of behavioral and social sciences in addition to the usual biology, physics and chemistry sections.

Feb. 18, 2015

Do small hospitals have an unfair patient satisfaction advantage?

"A lot of these metrics that the hospitals are measured on, the game is sort of rigged against [large hospitals]," said the Advisory Board's chief research officer. 

Feb. 18, 2015

IL academic hospitals face tough cuts with Humana, Blues

"This is really a cost play," said one health benefits consultant. 

Feb. 18, 2015

Daughters of Charity ads claim patients will 'die' without Prime acquisition

Experts say that the hospital will stay open with or without Prime's involvement. What motivated this desperate political strategy?

Feb. 18, 2015

5 common hospital practices you think help but don't

Some protocols have a reputation for cutting costs and improving outcomes that they may not deserve. 

By Julie Henry • Feb. 18, 2015

HIEs used to study homeless patients' healthcare use

Mount Sinai researchers hope to reduce excess healthcare services usage by homeless patients

Feb. 17, 2015

UPMC cuts 410 beds as admissions drop

The hospital claims that the cuts are par for the course.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 17, 2015

Hospital yoga and other marketing targeted at women: Does it work?

Some hospitals are offering luxury wellness services as part of a deliberate package to encourage women consumers. Is it a viable long-term strategy?

By Julie Henry • Feb. 17, 2015

Hand hygiene may not be the silver bullet for infections

Increased cases of dermatitis are counter-productive to efforts toward infection control.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 13, 2015

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

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

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