Hospitals: Page 224
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Whistleblower suit against HMA alleges as much as $150M in false claims
The allegations were made against HMA in 2011 by the former CEO of Charlotte Regional Medical Center, Bradley Nurkin.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 27, 2013 -
Deep Dive
ACO benefits: What can you expect?
What can the providers who are joining ACOs derive from their investments?
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 26, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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NJ hospitals' project comes with big bonuses
Though they didn't expect to, the hospitals saved money and raised revenues.as well as streamlining operations.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 26, 2013 -
HMA targeted by four false claims suits
The suits allege both Stark law violations and inappropriate admissions.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 23, 2013 -
ACOs should double by end of 2014
ACO participation has almost quadrupled since 2012.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Cleveland health system, UnitedHealthcare launch joint ACO
The health system and health plan are working together to better coordinate care.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Deep Dive
3 reasons hospitals should be puzzled by the ACA
The ACA is supposed to bring insured patients to hospitals. Instead, it's introducing a a great deal of confusion.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 19, 2013 -
November hospital admissions weakest in 10 years
New Medicare billing rules, which treati stays of less than "two midnights" as outpatient, have played a role.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Hospital systems partner on road to ACO
The regional collaborative between two large Florida health organizations has been an early success—and a potential stepping stone toward an ACO relationship.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 18, 2013 -
ICD-10 costs will be high despite planning
Smart provider organizations are planning and budgeting for every stage of their ICD-10 rollout.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Antitrust case focuses on healthcare prices as 'trade secrets'
Media groups want Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke's Health System to be forced to share pricing data.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 17, 2013 -
N.Y. launches online database of hospital charges
The database shows huge gaps in pricing for standard services.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 17, 2013 -
N.Y. judge exempts Catholic groups from ACA contraceptive coverage requirement
A New York judge has ruled that local Catholic organizations do not have provide employees with contraceptive coverage required under PPACA.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Nonprofit hospitals' tax exempt status may face challenges
Nonprofit hospitals could face more challenges over their tax-exempt status in the near future.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Joint Commission takes on alarm fatigue
The Commission is hoping to raise awareness of the risks associated with alarm fatigue.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Mass. to review Partners HealthCare deal
A state commission argues that the deal raises competitive concerns about the two organizations' negotiating power with health insurers.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Despite increase in insured, Ind. hospitals cutting jobs
Indiana hospitals are cutting jobs despite an expected increase in insured patients.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Trinity Medical Center wins Cerner settlement
The settlement has forced Cerner to take a substantial charge against earnings for this quarter.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Doctor performance feedback may not improve trauma care outcomes
Structured site visits and financial incentives are more likely to improve trauma care than simply sharing benchmarking data with hospitals.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Academic medical centers being squeezed out of exchange plans
Their costs are higher than most hospitals.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Fitch: Nonprofit hospitals will struggle in 2014
Fitch expects non-profits to deal with a wide range of pressures which will make it hard to maintain profitability.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 12, 2013 -
Study: Pharmacists play vital role in med reconciliation
When pharmacists had a lead role, med reconciliation accuracy jumped to 94%.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 12, 2013 -
20% of U.S. hospitals may seek merger in next 5-7 years
As many as one-fifth of hospitals may merge with each other over the next five to seven years.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 11, 2013 -
Report: Childrens' care varies by doctor, hospital preference
A new study concluded that care for children varied widely across the three states studied.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 11, 2013 -
Healthcare recruiting nearing crisis point
Recruiters will struggle to fill new openings emerging over the next seven years, especially for physicians.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 11, 2013
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