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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 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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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 -
Deep Dive
Execs weigh in: 5 predictions about the future of healthcare in 2015
Healthcare Dive has been talking to healthcare experts across the industry about what to expect in 2015.
By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Kaiser mental health workers to strike over poor care
The union claims that Kaiser doesn't staff its psychiatry departments with enough clinicians.
Jan. 5, 2015 -
Tenet in Connecticut: Maybe not DOA yet?
The company backed off its bid to acquire five CT hospitals due to onerous conditions imposed by the state in December.
By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The 7 weirdest things that happened in healthcare in 2014
Some of the strangest, most surprising and most unusual healthcare news from 2014.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 31, 2014 -
CMS releases ICD-10 testing results
The percentage of claims accepted grew to 87% by the end of the test, despite deliberately-included errors in the codes, put there to see if CMS would catch them.
Dec. 26, 2014 -
Are hospitals that reduce readmissions still being penalized?
Apparently, there's a problem with the way Medicare measures progress, according to a recent analysis.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The 5 biggest successes and 5 biggest failures of 2014
A glimpse at the most outstanding ups and downs of this year in healthcare.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 23, 2014 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
The 12 most important healthcare stories of 2014
Here are the most-read stories on Healthcare Dive this year.
By Katie Bo Williams • Dec. 17, 2014 -
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