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Cigna launches ACO with Texas doctors, health system
The new organization will embrace more than 17,000 Cigna health plan members.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 4, 2014 -
Calif. hospitals pay $770K in fines for medical errors
Each event cited by the state caused or could easily cause death or serious injury.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 4, 2014 -
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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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Security problems cost hospitals $1.6B per year
The report concluded that 61% of hospitals in the U.S. saw a security breach or loss of data in the past year.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 3, 2014 -
Hospital innovation efforts seek quick financial return
Hospitals were mostly focused on cutting costs, but academic and children's hospitals were most interested in knowledge sharing and management.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 3, 2014 -
Study: ED alerts help health plans save money
In the pilot program, alerts were sent to the participating health plan within 24 hours of a beneficiary's ED visit.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 3, 2014 -
Infection prevention guidelines, staff can lower HAI rates
Hospitals have particular trouble with catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 3, 2014 -
Veterans dying due to delays in care at VA
The waits seem to be for screening procedures such as colonoscopies or endoscopies.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 31, 2014 -
Hospitals brace themselves for narrow networks
Higher-priced hospitals might be shut out from many networks.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 31, 2014 -
Mo. hospitals urged to drop 'code' announcements
Old-fashioned hospital codes may be creating confusion and undermining patient and visitor safety.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 30, 2014 -
Study: High-profile, costly hospitals may not provide better care
Higher-priced hospitals actually did worse than low-priced hospitals in some areas.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 30, 2014 -
Detroit healthcare worker accidently exposes hundreds to TB
Unknowingly infected with Tuberculosis (TB), a healthcare worker in Detroit exposed hundreds of patients and staff.
By Taylor McKnight • Jan. 30, 2014 -
Judge ends hospital-physician merger
This case may help shape the future of hospital acquisitions of physician groups.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 29, 2014 -
Man found dead in Bronx, NY hospital ED waiting room
The man died sometime during an eight-hour wait for care.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 28, 2014 -
Johns Hopkins Medicine to care for Saudi employees
The new joint venture will enhance the existing healthcare system run by the state-owned oil and natural gas firm Saudi Aramco.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 28, 2014 -
PAs frequently change specialties
Their flexibility could help ease doctor shortages.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 28, 2014 -
Want to start an ACO? Prepare to spend $4M
ACOs will face long waits for shared savings that can take a year to flow.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 27, 2014 -
VHA proposes less supervision for advanced practice nurses
While doctors are upset by the proposal, nurses applaud it.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 27, 2014 -
New Hampshire hospitals fight to be included in HIX plan
Anthem Blue Shield of New Hampshire is the only payer offering a plan on New Hampshire's health insurance exchange.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 27, 2014 -
Study: Mergers don't raise hospital prices
The study concludes that there is no consistent relationship between hospital consolidation and hospital price increases.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 25, 2014 -
AHA: Hospitals face 'extremely challenging' year ahead
Hospitals are struggling with reimbursement cuts, regulatory scrutiny and a "broken" RAC appeals process.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 24, 2014 -
Heart attack mortality rates increase after hours
Off-hour appearances in the ED with acute myocardial infarction are associated with higher short-term mortality.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 23, 2014 -
E-mails to doctors impose hidden costs
The flood of mass e-mails could be costing millions of dollars.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 23, 2014 -
Florida health system prepares for massive influx
Two facilities will each need to add as many as 300 beds to meet community demand.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 22, 2014 -
Hospitals: Alarm fatigue is top patient safety concern
Alarm fatigue worries hospitals because it poses a significant patient safety risk.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 22, 2014 -
Report: New hospital dress codes could cut spread of MRSA, C. diff
The list of no-nos includes long sleeves, wrist watches, neck ties and jewelry.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 21, 2014
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