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Nurses can reduce procedure pain though psychological support
A new study showed that patients who were told by nurses to visualize a safe place during procedures experienced less pain.
By Anne Zieger • April 7, 2014 -
Scribes improve doc efficiency, productivity
With salaries in the $8 to $15/hour range, medical scribes can be an affordable solution for doctors too overwhelmed with administrative tasks to handle their patient load.
By Anne Zieger • April 7, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineProvider burnout
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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Exec bonuses based on profits, not care quality
85% to 90% of executive bonuses at TN-based Hospital Corporation of America are based on financial results—not quality metrics.
By Anne Zieger • April 4, 2014 -
Beth Israel readmissions drop with post-discharge effort
The prestigious Boston hospital got a $5 million grant to help lower readmissions, and the results of the program have been dramatic.
By Anne Zieger • April 4, 2014 -
'Management By Walking Around' has limited efficacy
If it's not coupled with problem-solving, MBWA may do more harm than good, researchers say.
By Anne Zieger • April 3, 2014 -
JAMA: Fewer transfusions, fewer infections
The new JAMA study investigates the impact of restrictive versus liberal red blood cell use policies on health care-associated infection rates.
By Anne Zieger • April 3, 2014 -
NY nurse practitioners can now practice independently
New York is the 18th state to pass legislation eliminating the requirement that nurse practitioners have a written practice agreement with a doctor in order to practice independently.
By Anne Zieger • April 2, 2014 -
Mayo Clinic expansion may add up to 1,000 physicians
Known as "Destination Medical Center," the Clinic's $5 billion, 20-year expansion plan has big implications for health care jobs.
By Anne Zieger • April 1, 2014 -
Health care workers prone to obesity
A new study found that health care workers have an above-average obesity rate of nearly 35%, but that the rate was unevenly distributed throughout the industry.
By Anne Zieger • April 1, 2014 -
Study: Benefits of telemedicine in ICUs outweigh costs
Telemedicine implementation has a significant influence on mortality rates and length of stay—significant enough to impact the bottom line.
By Anne Zieger • April 1, 2014 -
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 -
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
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