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

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Provider burnout

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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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

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

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

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