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Medicaid heart failure patients stay in hospital longer
The study found that Medicaid patients with comorbid illnesses had longer lengths of stay than non-Medicaid patients.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 21, 2014 -
Deep DiveThe problem with ACOs
ACOs violate the one key rule of business: playing to participants' self interest.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 20, 2014 -
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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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Growth in number of geriatric EDs expected
According to estimates, 50 geriatric EDs are already in operation and another 150 should emerge to meet demand.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 20, 2014 -
Can big hospital systems do value-based care well?
Bigger hospital systems may not be the best vehicles for value-based care.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 20, 2014 -
Why hospital CFOs should think about going green
Investing in sustainable green projects is good for both hospitals mission and their bottom line.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 19, 2014 -
Mass. hospitals seek right to determine Medicaid eligibility
Hospitals want to avoid incurring charges from patients whose coverage is in limbo.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 19, 2014 -
Could doctor-led ACOs prove costly for hospitals?
Physician practices lead more than half of the current group of 367 healthcare provider ACOs, according to Businessweek.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 18, 2014 -
U.S. hospital construction is booming
Hospitals are hoping to serve aging patients and growing markets through construction projects.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Moody's changes outlook on for-profit hospitals to 'positive'
Moody's anticipates that hospitals will see less bad debt as people sign up for health insurance under the ACA.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 17, 2014 -
Hospitals not prepared for full EMR costs
Hospitals are cutting back on EMR training budgets in an effort to offset other EMR costs.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 13, 2014 -
U.S. hospitals steel themselves for winter storms
Hospitals are bracing for weather-induced problems like transportation issues and blood shortages.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Judge calls NH hospital tax unconstitutional
State officials are considering further legal action to win back the right to impose the tax.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Calif. hospitals to battle union over caps on charges
The ballot initiative would cap the prices hospitals can charge.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 12, 2014 -
OIG weighs caps on hospital executive pay
The HHS OIG wants to know if limiting executive salaries will save Medicare a significant amount of money.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 12, 2014 -
Hospitals battling antibiotic resistance, superbugs
Hospitals are trying antibiotic stewardship programs and community education to fight this menace.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Community health workers improve outcomes for high-risk patients
Patients helped by community health workers were more likely to get post-hospital primary care and to report high quality discharge communication.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Healthcare workers are most stressed in U.S.
17% of healthcare workers are "highly stressed," according to a new survey.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Hospitals look at flexible equipment financing
Flexible equipment financing allows for limited or no cash up front.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Hospitals can help with trauma recidivism
A study found no significant difference in nine-year survival rates between accidental trauma and those injured by guns and knives.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 10, 2014 -
N.H. hospital fights for inclusion in health plan network
The protesting hospital is one of 10 excluded from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's provider networks for ACA plans.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 9, 2014 -
Hospitals losing jobs for second month
Hospitals cut 4,500 employees during January.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 7, 2014 -
Health IT interoperability still costly and difficult
Interoperability between HIT devices is still very expensive.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Three problems with ACOs
Not everyone thinks the growth of ACOs is good news.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 6, 2014 -
Cyberattack hits Texas health system, exposes 400k
The records were exposed when a cyberattacker gained access to one of the hospital's servers.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 6, 2014 -
Florida hospital building apartment complex for employees
The hospital will offer retail, office and recreation areas as part of its larger strategy.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 6, 2014
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