Teen poses as physician undetected for a month

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

Some colleges say more men are entering nursing programs

The national average of male nurses is 5%, but there is some evidence that this might be rising. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 12, 2015

New Steve Brill book labels UPMC 'world's most profit-oriented nonprofit'

The "Bitter Pill" journalist takes UPMC to task as part of his new book on healthcare costs. 

By Katie Bo Williams , Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 12, 2015

Report: 8% of insured lives covered by provider-led plans

What are the risks and advantages of a hospital system offering its own health plan?

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 12, 2015

Report: CIOs satisfied, but want more recognition, resources

CIOs are gradually playing a broader and more direct role in improving care—and they want the resources to do it well. 

Jan. 9, 2015

Hundreds gather to support, protest Daughters of Charity sale

More than 650 people made their case heard on Wednesday. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 9, 2015

Beaumont Health taps John Fox of Emory Healthcare for CEO role

Fox is credited with being one of the most recognized leaders in healthcare today. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 9, 2015

IBM and Epic form 17-person advisory group for EHR contract bid

The group would help advise the Department of Defense through implementation if they win the 11-year, $11-billion contract.

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 8, 2015

Allina and Health Catalyst ink $100M joint venture

Allina is mitigating its risk by giving Health Catalyst a chance to share in the wealth it helps create. Will the grand experiment work?

Jan. 7, 2015

Crittenton to join Ascension Health: A culture clash in the making?

Crittenton may be assuring its financial future with this move, but the transition could have a significant impact on physicians and patients.

Jan. 7, 2015

ProMedica appeals to US Supreme Court to resolve antitrust suit

The health system is fighting to keep a hospital it acquired four years ago. 

By Judy Packer-Tursman , Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 7, 2015

Could the non-profit hospital model fade away?

The ongoing controversy surrounding Prime/Daughters of Charity raises some questions about the future of not-for-profits.

Jan. 7, 2015

Shooter kills doctor at Texas VA hospital

Incidents of hospital violence raise questions about the role of the physician as it relates to gun control.

Jan. 7, 2015

Study: Hospital Compare site influences hospital pricing

Could Medicare’s Hospital Compare reporting system be giving purchasers leverage?

Jan. 6, 2015