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Senate Approves SGR Patch, Delays ICD-10
If the president adds his signature to the measure, it will be the 17th such patch that Congress has passed.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 1, 2014 -
ICU staffing affects high-risk patients
A new study shows that consultants and the number of nurses per bed were associated with higher survival rates in the ICU.
By Anne Zieger • March 31, 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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Hospitals lead fight to expand Medicaid
In states that have refused to expand Medicaid, hospital associations are forming strategic partnerships and pushing legislators in an effort to reduce uncompensated care costs.
By Anne Zieger • March 31, 2014 -
Test could identify low-risk cardiac patients in the ED
ED patients who aren't at risk of an MI could be discharged early—and a new test may predict with almost complete accuracy if they are.
By Anne Zieger • March 30, 2014 -
6% of hospitals don't use EMRs
Hundreds of hospitals—mostly smaller organizations—still haven't converted even their most basic services to EMRs.
By Anne Zieger • March 30, 2014 -
Consumer Reports releases hospital safety ratings
According to one estimate, poor hospital care could be the country's third leading cause of death.
By Anne Zieger • March 30, 2014 -
Hospital mergers and acquisitions trend far from over
Some experts believe that the market for hospital mergers and acquisitions could go on for another 3 to 5 years.
By Anne Zieger • March 28, 2014 -
Smartphone systems for nurses poised for major growth
50% of surveyed nurses said their hospital was considering implementing a secure smartphone system, in part to protect against potential HIPAA fines.
By Anne Zieger • March 28, 2014 -
High-volume hospital M&A activity likely to continue
A new report from PwC shows hospital deal volume has been steadily rising since 2009, and gives no sign of slowing.
By Anne Zieger • March 27, 2014 -
Penn. hospitals cut 3,900 employees in one year
And the cuts aren't over: Many of the state's hospitals plan to make cuts to their services and workforces going forward.
By Anne Zieger • March 27, 2014 -
NJ hospital pays employees bonuses for performance
The New Jersey hospital has run the pay-for-performance bonus program since 2009.
By Anne Zieger • March 26, 2014 -
Population health a hot issue for health leaders
Health care leaders presented a variety of value-based care initiatives at the American College of Healthcare Executives Congress this week.
By Anne Zieger • March 26, 2014 -
NJ union says hospitals aren't supervised enough
A new white paper accuses the Department of Health of oversights resulting in hospital closures, bankruptcies and takeovers.
By Anne Zieger • March 26, 2014 -
Deep Dive
3 countries that are aggressively investing in medical tourism growth
By 2019, the global medical tourism market is expected to reach $32.5B. Healthcare Dive looks at which countries are working hard to attract some of those dollars.
By Anne Zieger • March 26, 2014 -
Mass. nurses campaign to set nurse-patient staffing ratios
Hospital officials say the bill would cost them millions without improving care.
By Anne Zieger • March 25, 2014 -
Emory Healthcare does care model deal with WellPoint
Emory has agreed to implement WellPoint subsidiary's clinical care model for its Medicare Advantage population.
By Anne Zieger • March 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 reasons we may see more hospitals suing IT vendors
With Cerner making payment of $106 million to settle a dispute with Trinity Healthy over faulty IT, Healthcare Dive takes a closer look at the emerging trend of hospitals suing IT vendors.
By Katie Bo Williams • March 24, 2014 -
AHA asks FDA for help with IV fluid shortage
With a severe and long-standing shortage still in effect, hospitals are being forced to conserve IV fluids.
By Anne Zieger • March 23, 2014 -
Study shows increased ED use under reform
A study based on behavior in post-reform Massachusetts suggests that reform will increase ED visits.
By Anne Zieger • March 23, 2014 -
CT bills could increase regulation of for-profit hospital transitions
The bills would require more transparency and oversight of non-profit hospitals seeking to convert to for-profit status.
By Anne Zieger • March 21, 2014 -
New hospital protocols improve ED efficiency
Hospitals are introducing new initiatives to make their emergency departments more efficient and safer—and the efforts are paying off in their bottom line.
By Anne Zieger • March 20, 2014 -
HHS's Hospital Compare site doesn't help patients choose better hospitals
The web-based ratings show too little variation in quality and performance to be of value to patients, according to the Health Services Research study.
By Anne Zieger • March 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
An urgent situation calls for urgent care
Emergency Department patients who aren't that sick need somewhere to go. Healthcare Dive explores the utility of on-site urgent care clinics.
By Anne Zieger • March 19, 2014 -
Two-thirds of Americans satisfied with health care system
Gallup poll shows that health insurance status is the most important factor in determining Americans' perception of their health care system.
By Anne Zieger • March 19, 2014 -
WellPoint signs Medicare Advantage deal
WellPoint's CareMore unit will work with Emory Healthcare to collaboratively manage about 7,500 Medicare Advantage patients.
By Anne Zieger • March 19, 2014
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