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Medicaid expansion boosts some hospitals' revenue
And the numbers are striking. One hospital in Seattle expects to see an additional $20 million this year alone — double its initial projection.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 4, 2014 -
Medicare Advantage bids hint at 2015 changes
Health plans submitting Medicare bids by the June 2 deadline faced tough choices, and the result is shrinking provider networks, premium hikes and benefit cuts.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 3, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Charity care, bad debt and the myth of 'affordable' health insurance
Some hospital systems are cutting back on financial help for uninsured, lower-income patients — and experts predict this will be a growing trend. But the assumption that this will reduce uncompensated care is far from the mark.
By Anne Zieger • June 3, 2014 -
Survey: One-third of doctors recommend mobile health apps
The research also found that docs are increasingly relying on telemedicine and remote care devices. But will it improve outcomes?
By Anne Zieger • June 3, 2014 -
Kentucky hospital faces landmark $41M fine
In a massive case of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, the Department of Justice alleged that physicians at King's Daughters Medical Center performed numerous medically unnecessary procedures to boost reimbursements.
By Anne Zieger • May 29, 2014 -
How hospitals should handle the rise in commercial audits
Providers are dealing with the rising number of audits not just from RACs, but also commercial health plans — and these kinds of assessments are very different than Medicare audits.
By Anne Zieger • May 28, 2014 -
Georgia hospital CEO resigns after troubled EMR rollout
The "troubles" included ED patients leaving after lengthy wait times, an admitted patient who was not seen by a physician for five days, lost or overlooked orders, medication errors...
By Anne Zieger • May 28, 2014 -
New York hospitals fight for their piece of $8B windfall
The federal dollars will largely be dedicated to cutting down unnecessary admissions, which could have major implications for recipients' business models.
By Anne Zieger • May 28, 2014 -
Health exchange premium subsidies are already happening
The Wisconsin United Way has used a $2-million hospital gift to help 630 households defray health exchange premium costs — and they are not the only ones.
By Anne Zieger • May 28, 2014 -
Study: Inpatient care volume falling in three major cities
Most of the decline is due to a reduction in one-day stays, suggesting that the trend of moving care to outpatient settings marches on — and that hospitals will need to cope with the revenue implications.
By Anne Zieger • May 27, 2014 -
Hospitals cutting back on charity care
Not-for-profit providers are adopting new tactics, such as charging the uninsured copayments, but the jury is out on whether this will nudge patients to obtain insurance.
By Anne Zieger • May 27, 2014 -
Two-thirds of Americans have access to ACOs
The number of accountable care organizations should double by the end of 2014, but they are still in their early development stages. Will competition force meaningful changes in care delivery?
By Anne Zieger • May 27, 2014 -
Hospitals sue HHS over Medicare claim denial appeals
The agency has temporarily suspended most new requests for hearings — something the AHA says is against the rules and leaves hospitals with "billions of dollars" hanging in the balance.
By Anne Zieger • May 23, 2014 -
Industry split over possible meaningful use delay
The AMA says it is concerned about the burden placed on doctors by the upgrades required for Stage 2, but some hospitals call the proposed delay "confusing."
By Randy Lilleston • May 23, 2014 -
Report: Hospital deals down but value rises
...and the trend is likely to go on this year, as ACA-driven changes continue to impact the industry.
By Randy Lilleston • May 23, 2014 -
Hospital ownership of physican practices leads to price, spending growth
Looser forms of vertical integration, however, had different study results. Not only did prices and spending not increase, but admission rates dropped.
By Anne Zieger • May 22, 2014 -
Fitch says hospital-employer contracts will increase
The firm admits, however, that the short- and long-term financial implications of these arrangements aren't clear.
By Anne Zieger • May 21, 2014 -
CMS proposes extensions to meaningful use
But will the administration be able to move the rule through the approval process fast enough to prevent providers from facing penalties this year?
By Anne Zieger • May 21, 2014 -
90% of Ohio hospitals share patient data electronically
And that data represents 87% of residents, making Ohio one of the most successful data exchange states in the country. But exactly what information is being captured?
By Anne Zieger • May 20, 2014 -
Kaiser, Cleveland Clinic introduce new telehealth kiosks
"Is this my doctor or my ATM?" The new terminals will allow consumers to videoconference with a doctor, and include access to diagnostic tools and EMRs.
By Anne Zieger • May 20, 2014 -
Tenet launches nationwide urgent care chain
The hospital company is betting big on out-patient services, calling the market "fast-growing and high margin" — and doubling their number of urgent care clinics.
By Anne Zieger • May 19, 2014 -
Sepsis contributes to half of hospital deaths
Despite extensive research on sepsis incidence and mortality, the health care community has a poor understanding of the broader impact on overall hospital mortality rates, researchers say.
By Anne Zieger • May 19, 2014 -
Video interpreters: Cheaper, more efficient and 24/7
Traditionally, hospitals have had to cover the cost of pricey in-person interpreters, which aren't covered by insurance — but video interpreters offered 30 western hospitals a much less expensive solution.
By Anne Zieger • May 19, 2014 -
Hospitals must make mHealth a priority
Remote monitoring devices can not only identify health issues early and prevent costly readmissions, but they can also have an impact on population health.
By Anne Zieger • May 19, 2014 -
Major retailers, hospital chains strengthen ties
Wal-Mart, big drugstore chains, and even some grocery chains are cutting deals with health care systems to take advantage of increased demand as more Americans obtain health insurance.
By Randy Lilleston • May 19, 2014
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