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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 -
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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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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 -
Hospitals seek ways to attract affluent immigrants
Language interpreters, more menu options and foreign-language TV are among the options available at some hospitals, which are looking for ways to attract an increasingly diverse and prosperous patient base.
By Randy Lilleston • May 19, 2014 -
Hospital CEO turnover: A symptom of a greater sickness?
Last year set a record for carnage among top hospital executives, according to a recent survey. It's past time to think about the effects of that turnover.
By Anne Zieger • May 15, 2014 -
Telehealth has little impact on ICU mortality, study finds
Researchers found that eICU monitoring programs didn't have a meaningful effect on length of stay, either.
By Anne Zieger • May 15, 2014 -
Critical access hospitals have higher transfers after surgery
...and because they are exempt from Medicare's Prospective Payment System, there's a growing interest in the quality and cost of care at these facilities.
By Anne Zieger • May 15, 2014 -
ED visits for traumatic brain injuries spike 30%
A new JAMA study credits increased public awareness — and maybe football — for the jump in diagnoses.
By Anne Zieger • May 14, 2014 -
Over 50 hospitals push to simplify Stark Law
The new coalition is backing legislation that seeks to ease penalties providers face for minor technical violations of the Stark Law.
By Anne Zieger • May 12, 2014 -
Indiana hospital leverages health IT to contain MERS
The hospital used real-time locating system badges for patients, staff and visitors to determine who came into contact with the MERS patient.
By Anne Zieger • May 12, 2014 -
Study suggests that hospitals perform too many C-sections
Despite known risks of mortality and complications, C-sections are the second most commonly-performed surgical procedure in the country.
By Anne Zieger • May 9, 2014
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