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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 -
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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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Deep Dive
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 -
Prime to go public by 2017
How will the management of the company shift with the introduction of shareholders to the equation?
By Katie Bo Williams • 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Patients want data security more than convenience
Investing in fancy new technology won't excite patients unless data is truly under lock and key.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Hospitals may get Meaningful Use break
A new draft bill may allow hospitals that got behind on Stage 2 to catch up—and perhaps collect incentives.
Dec. 8, 2014 -
Gazing into the crystal ball: Providers taking advantage of demand forecasting
The forecasts help providers predict potential medical device usage, patient demand and staffing needs. But at what point are hospitals "just guessing"?
Dec. 8, 2014 -
AHA says proposed anti-kickback rules could impede patient care
The new rules could have an out-sized (and negative) impact on rural hospitals.
Dec. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 key changes providers can expect from the new ACO rule proposal
Is the proposal, which calls for big changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program, going to win over healthcare providers?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Poorest seniors are higher risk for hospital readmission
A new study addresses the reasons for high readmission rates.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Bon Secours Richmond Health taps new CEO
The longtime healthcare vet, praised for her collaborative leadership skills, will take on her new role in January.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 5, 2014 -
How one CA hospital's wearable requirement improved compliance
The program places sensor monitors on patients in bed to track their movement and determine when they need to be turned to avoid development of pressure ulcers.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Healthcare M&A to expand next year, survey says
The ACA continues to drive consolidation—although some hospitals may prefer to affiliate if they can.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What hospitals are doing to reduce readmissions in 2015
Readmissions waste at least $26 billion annually, and the pressure is on to reduce that number.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Allegheny, Johns Hopkins Home Care partner to acquire HME supplier
The acquisition gives Allegheny Health Network a stronger presence in its competitive home care market.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 4, 2014
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