Hospitals: Page 197


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    Mayo Clinic settles, withdraws lawsuit against former CEO

    The former exec took issue with the current Mayo Clinic culture. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 22, 2014
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    CMS announces important ICD-10 testing dates

    The new testing period for a sample group of providers will run April 26 through May 1, 2015.

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 22, 2014
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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.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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    The hidden cost of a merger: Health IT

    Considering a partnership? Don’t forget to consider the cost of combining technologies. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 22, 2014
  • New start-up offers equipment sharing for hospitals

    The company has "Uber-ized" hospital-based medical equipment.

    Dec. 19, 2014
  • MA state imposes $1,000-per-week penalty on Steward Health Care System

    The fine is the state's response to the organization's unwillingness to hand over 2013 financial information.

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 19, 2014
  • MA drugmaker officials charged with murder in outbreak that killed 64

    Charges also include mail fraud, racketeering, conspiracy, contempt and violations of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 18, 2014
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    Saint Francis and Trinity Health announce merger

    Two non-profits with differing charity care approaches tie the knot, leaving their joint indigent care offerings in doubt.

    Dec. 18, 2014
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    Baylor Scott & White joins Cleveland Clinic affiliate network

    The network-expansion trend continues with a fusion of talent from the largest non-profit system in Texas. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 17, 2014
  • White House releases new climate change guidelines for hospitals

    Hospitals are among the first line of defense for populations hit by climate-change generated conditions. How should they prepare?

    Dec. 17, 2014
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    The 12 most important healthcare stories of 2014

    Here are the most-read stories on Healthcare Dive this year. 

    By Dec. 17, 2014
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    Boston Medical Center, Tufts considering possible merger

    If approved, the merger would be the biggest union of Boston teaching hospitals in nearly two decades. 

    Dec. 12, 2014
  • TIME names Ebola healthcare workers 'Person of the Year'

    Most years, it's a toss-up who Time Magazine will pick for its annual issue honoring the person who had the most influence over people's lives in the preceding 12 months. This time one group stood out.

    Dec. 11, 2014
  • Will Congress delay ICD-10?

    Hospital advocacy groups appear to have gotten their way.

    Dec. 11, 2014
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    Value-based compensation for physicians: Slow and steady wins the race?

    Hospitals and physician groups are looking for more ways to incorporate quality metrics, but new survey data shows sluggish progress.

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 11, 2014
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    Prime to go public by 2017

    How will the management of the company shift with the introduction of shareholders to the equation? 

    By Dec. 10, 2014
  • The mansion and the jail cell: A tale of two CEOs

    Both ran healthcare companies brought down by accusations of massive financial fraud, but only one ended up taking any blame for the mess.

    Dec. 10, 2014
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    Healthcare hiring bounces back

    Physician offices did the best, adding 6,600 jobs between October and November. What other sectors added a significant number of jobs?

    Dec. 10, 2014
  • CA Blue Shield jumps into Medicaid market with acquisition

    The purchase of another health plan marks the insurer's first foray into Medi-Cal. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 10, 2014
  • Many docs listed as serving Medicaid patients actually don't

    Are there enough incentives for providers to keep serving beneficiaries?

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 10, 2014
  • Study shows drastic domino effect when hospitals close

    A new report gives insight into the strain caused by a hospital closure. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 9, 2014
  • Should bodycams be used in hospital EDs?

    Could implementing bodycams help reduce the practice of "defensive medicine"? 

    Dec. 9, 2014
  • Devicemakers test risk-based contracts with hospitals

    But how advanced is this trend? 

    Dec. 9, 2014
  • Non-profits juggle different charity care policies

    Ambiguity in the ACA has made financial aid for the uninsured a big question mark for non-profits, leading many execs to wonder who should get aid and how to decide.

    Dec. 9, 2014
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    How 15 state Medicaid programs are reducing 'super utilizer' costs

    Just 5% of the 68 million Medicaid beneficiaries make up 60% of the program's overall spending.

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 9, 2014
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    San Antonio Hospital won't admit new mental health patients

    The shortage of nurses is having a negative ripple effect. 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 9, 2014