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Voters reject malpractice cap hike in CA
What would have happened if Prop 46 had passed—and should other states be concerned?
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 6, 2014 -
CA health system wrestles with $162M in debt
The system could collapse if attempts to restructure its debt and lower spending aren't successful.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 6, 2014 -
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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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Health center operator, patient recruiter jailed for $258M in Medicare fraud
Leveraging partial hospitalization programs for Medicare fraud seems to be an emerging trend.
By Katie Bo Williams • Nov. 6, 2014 -
DaVita, Centura announce joint venture
The partnership represents entry into a new market for DaVita.
By Katie Bo Williams • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Over half of struggling hospitals' CFOs expect to be fired within 2 years
Almost all say that failed health IT implementations have significantly impacted the financial health of their organization.
By Katie Bo Williams • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 healthcare buzzwords that have lost all meaning
These words are popular at conferences and in opinion columns, but what do they really mean?
By Katie Bo Williams • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Study: Hospitals putting off investing in RCM tech
But most smaller health systems still have "no choice" but to find a next-gen revenue cycle management system if they want to stay solvent.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 5, 2014 -
New HHS guidance: Employer health plans must cover inpatient services
A previous loophole in the Affordable Care Act allowed self-insured employers to design "skinny" plans without hospitalization coverage.
By Katie Bo Williams • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Study: Extra day in hospital may save lives, cut long-term costs
Readmissions cost almost $17 billion annually. This new study suggests longer stays can significantly reduce that.
By Randy Lilleston • Nov. 4, 2014 -
New CMS data shows lackluster Stage 2 numbers
CHIME called the numbers "disappointing, yet predictable."
By Katie Bo Williams • Nov. 4, 2014 -
MA, Obama administration strike 5-year Medicaid waiver deal
The state administration praised the length and size of the deal—although the level of funding provided was lower than they had originally requested.
By Sy Mukherjee • Nov. 4, 2014 -
MedStar inks 7-year IT contract with Cerner
The deal is unusual for both its scope and duration.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Enterprise platforms set to change mHealth dramatically
...and it might not take as long as you think.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Rockford, Mercy sign merger agreement
Rockford has been trying for years to find another, larger system with which to merge so it can remain competitive in a challenging market.
By Tammy Worth • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Deadline today for providers to respond to CMS appeal offer
The agency wants to cut back the backlog of challenged Medicare claims. But will hospitals take the offer?
By Anne Zieger , Katie Bo Williams • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Happy Halloween: 5 best healthcare horror flicks
From deadly epidemics to mad scientists' experiments, these five horror/thriller movies are sure to get your heart racing on Halloween.
By Sy Mukherjee • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Friday Dive: Kindred announces new CEO
Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week.
By Katie Bo Williams • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Medicaid directors ask Congress to address specialty drug prices
But will they be successful? Pharma has a strong track record at beating back initiatives designed to control costs.
By Anne Zieger • Oct. 29, 2014 -
UHS shows increased volumes, lowered revenue
The hospital's increase in patient volumes was not enough to buffer it from higher costs and other fees in Q3.
By Tammy Worth • Oct. 29, 2014 -
The 3 major IT threats to healthcare providers
Providers were briefed at the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management annual conference.
By Tammy Worth • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Feds announce new Ebola guidelines
What the new guidance does not support is the mandatory quarantines put in place by the governors of New York, New Jersey and Illinois over the weekend.
By Katie Bo Williams • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Study: Hospital liability claims continue to climb
With many states considering dropping non-economic damages, hospitals may face much greater liability than they have in the past.
By Anne Zieger • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Some providers add new fees to compensate for rate cuts
According to a New York Times feature, patients are getting nasty surprises in their provider bills.
By Anne Zieger • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Hospitals go green to save greenbacks
Sustainable purchasing and other environmentally-friendly practices are helping providers cut costs.
By Tammy Worth • Oct. 28, 2014 -
CDC data shows everyday infections are more dangerous than Ebola
New analysis of CDC infection records show one in six hospitals aren't hitting federal benchmarks.
By Katie Bo Williams • Oct. 27, 2014