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Wisconsin hospitals cut readmissions, save $34M
The 108 hospitals taking part in the initiative cut surgical-site infections by 37% in just 18 months.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 21, 2014 -
Health information exchanges cut excess imaging in emergency rooms
The study concludes that HIEs could save millions on redundant imaging.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 20, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Red-state hospitals lobby for Medicaid expansion
Twenty-six states, plus Washington, D.C., are expanding their Medicaid programs.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 17, 2014 -
ACEP report slams U.S. emergency care
The poor score came partly from what the ACEP saw as inadequate access to emergency care.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Public, charity hospitals create insurance plans of their own
The hospitals are offering options for patients with slightly higher incomes, more education and stable employment.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 16, 2014 -
AHA: RAC appeals process 'broken'
The association says that the $1B in claims yet unpaid, as well as the RAC appeals process, are causing members hardship.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Good news: Hospital credit upgrades exceed downgrades
Despite some improved credit scores, hospitals' financial picture is still pretty shaky.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Holes found in ACOs' use of meds to achieve goals
The study is part of a broader project designed to help ACOs understand how medications can help them achieve their goals.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Financial fears top list of healthcare CEO concerns
Among their top concerns, CEOs listed funding cuts, value-based purchasing and CMS and state regulation.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 14, 2014 -
5 ways to mess up a RAC audit
Since Medicare began its RAC program in 2009, it's collected more than $5.4 billion in alleged overpayments.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Hospital M&A volume fell 35% in Q4 2013
Hospital M&A activity dropped from 34 deals in Q4 2012 to 22 in Q4 2013.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Maryland sets hospital cost caps for next five years
The new plan will set a cap of 3.58% on hospital spending across the state.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 13, 2014 -
Joint Commission releases patient safety goals
The list includes patient identifiers, alarm management and medication safety criteria.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 12, 2014 -
Judge lets Florida hospital off the hook on kickback charges
But the hospital must still face charges that it admitted Medicare patients for needless overnight stays.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why value-based payments can't work
Many aspects of value-based, bundled payment models are basically capitation dressed in new clothes.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 10, 2014 -
HMA approves sale to CHS
The total value of the cash-and-stock transaction should come in at about $7.6 billion.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 9, 2014 -
Detroit hospital system cuts readmissions with new approach
This hospital has succeeded with a step-by-step process defining discharges as "transitions."
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 8, 2014 -
Study: Accountable care helps lower hospital inpatient use
"Structural" changes seem to be in play for patients 65 and older, with inpatient utilization rates dropping rapidly in this sector.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 8, 2014 -
Few surgeons know costs of implanted devices
Getting surgeons to consider device costs has proven difficult, in part because medical device companies resist sharing pricing information.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 7, 2014 -
ACO launched between payer, physician group in NJ
The ACO will cover about 20,000 health plan beneficiaries.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 7, 2014 -
CMS rolls out advanced bundled payment approach
The program offers four payment models, including one flat DRG payment model for inpatient stays.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Los Angeles hospital will pay $200K to settle patient dumping charges
The hospital has also agreed to adopt changes to its medical and psychiatric screening process.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 4, 2014 -
Medicaid expansion increases ED use, study says
Expanding Medicaid coverage in Oregon increased ED use by 0.41 visits per person, or 41%, over an 18-month period.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Surgeon-led mortality review can improve outcomes, study says
Surgeons reviewed mortality rates, patient safety indicators and hospital-acquired conditions.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Independent hospitals begin to form alliances
Alliances may evolve from loose relationships to joint ventures or even joint operating agreements, insiders say.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 2, 2014
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