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Who are the largest nonprofit U.S. hospitals?
This year the largest nonprofit hospital in the U.S. has 2,259 beds. While some regard hospital bed counts as significant, others say improvements in care delivery mean fewer beds are required. Just how important are bed counts?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 12, 2014 -
Provider coalition opposes competitor's acquisitions
Massachusett's largest health system wants to expand, and the state AG's office is obliging. But rival providers are crying foul and urging full public disclosure prior to the deal's final approval.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 12, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Data-driven simulation models thin crowds in emergency rooms
The researchers' model examines two scenarios: patient flow in the average U.S. emergency department and patient flow in an academic hospital emergency department.
By Anne Zieger • June 11, 2014 -
HHS allows new delay for some SHOP exchanges
Small businesses 'employee choice' option on health plans will wait until 2015 in 18 states with federally facilitated SHOP exchanges. The implications for hospitals remain unclear.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 11, 2014 -
Health systems, ACOs urge HHS to lift telehealth restrictions
Increasingly, health systems and ACOs are embracing telehealth as a way to extend care and improve efficiency. But they aren't clear whether federal regulators will heed stakeholders' urging to waive restrictions on it.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 10, 2014 -
AMA pushes for physician-led care models
Doctors want to take charge of health-care delivery, leading teams serving primary-care needs through value-based care models such as ACOs. Where does this leave hospitals in the fast-changing market?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 10, 2014 -
Hospitals see surge of ER patients under reform
Medicaid expansion was intended shift the newly insured into primary care and away from the ER, but in some states, the opposite is happening. What factors are playing into this unexpected situation, and how can it be corrected?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 10, 2014 -
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 -
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
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