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VA audit reveals 57,000 vets await appointments
But does the audit show the full extent of systemic problems? How much will VA's outlined emergency fixes actually help?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Highmark Health gamble: How risky is insurer-hospital integration?
After purchasing a Pennsylvania health system, Highmark Health posted a $186 million loss in 2013 and may lose the leading area provider from its network. What happens next, and what does the Highmark story mean for the trend of vertical integration?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 9, 2014 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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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It's time to get tougher on patient dumping
Massive fines haven't staunched a really ugly trend with dire consequences.
By Anne Zieger • June 9, 2014 -
Cleveland Clinic CEO Cosgrove says no to VA post
Why did the senior exec decide to stay put? Is it partly to remain in the driver's seat of a Ferrari instead of riding off in an old Rambler?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 7, 2014 -
NC system triples nurse direct care time
When nurses spend more time at the patient's bedside, what is the result? Better patient outcomes? Happier nurses? Hospitals are finding that making inexpensive changes may be the ticket to both.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 6, 2014 -
Health care doubles average monthly job growth in May
Economic indicators point to a good start to 2014 for the hospital sector. Will the good news continue?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 6, 2014 -
Are hospitals that buy oncology practices grabbing extra profits?
A report says hospitals buying oncology practices have increased their purchases through a federal drug discount program meant for low income Americans — with almost half of such hospitals pocketing savings.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 6, 2014 -
CVS dominates retail clinic market (but for how long?)
There's still plenty of room for everyone, a new report says. Even with its market dominance, CVS only has clinics in 10% of its stores nationwide, leaving room for hospitals, insurers and other retail companies to open up shop.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 5, 2014 -
NC hospital saves $500K by decreasing patient falls
Patient falls result in 11,000 fatalities annually, creating an expensive problem for providers. One hospital came up with an simple and effective management plan that has reduced falls dramatically.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 5, 2014 -
AHA calls for halt of OIG compliance reviews
Are Office of Inspector General audits "redundant" to the Recovery Audit Contractor program? The AHA thinks so — and claims they are an unfair and expensive burden on hospitals.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 5, 2014 -
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 -
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
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