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Deep Dive
3 healthcare trends that will fizzle in 2014
Be careful where you place your bets in the new year. We think these trends are over-hyped.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 11, 2013 -
Class-action suit against Sutter revived
The lawsuit alleges that Sutter is using its monopoly power to charge higher rates, driving up insurance premiums.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 10, 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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Rehospitalization rates at lowest in years
The drop in rehospitalizations took place during the first year Medicare began hitting hospitals with penalties for rapid readmissions.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 10, 2013 -
20% of CT lung cancer screenings result in overdiagnosis
In the absence of CT screening, some patients would never have gotten (or needed) treatment for lung cancer.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 10, 2013 -
Union challenges CHS' buyout of HMA
A major union says that the deal raises "serious legal and regulatory questions" because of how it came together.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Med students need good reasons to use mobile devices
Contrary to popular belief, mobile device usage varies widely among med students.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Doctor, nurse vacancies jumped in 2013
A new survey suggests that hospital vacancy rates for physicians and nurses jumped this year.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 8, 2013 -
ACO deals can have on impact on hospital labor relations
ACOs can change the way hospitals manage both staffers and employed physicians.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 6, 2013 -
Hospital M&A volume up sharply in Q3 2013
Healthcare sector M&A continues to grow in volume and value.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 6, 2013 -
Redirecting ambulances away from ED could save millions
As many as 16% of Medicare-covered 911 EMS transports involved conditions which weren't emergencies, the study found.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 5, 2013 -
Jettisoning fee-for-service would harm ED care, docs say
Shifting from fee-for-service to bundled payment shouldn't be done with a "blunt instrument," according to one doctor.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 4, 2013 -
UPMC tax challenge goes to court
The stakes are high for for the academic medical center, which could owe big bucks in payroll and property taxes if it loses.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 reasons why hospitals are avoiding iPads
Apple's iPad being used at many hospitals to streamline care and make life easier for clinicians—but it hasn't taken over healthcare just yet.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 4, 2013 -
CPOE systems still difficult to use
It has taken a long time, but computerized physician order entry has gone mainstream.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 3, 2013 -
34 Chicago-area hospitals to launch HIE
The hospitals expect to launch the network, which is using federally-developed Direct technology, early next year.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 2, 2013 -
'Observation status' costs hospitals more than $300 per patient
A new study has a few more stats that hospital number-crunchers will want to see.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 26, 2013 -
Tracking technology a boon for hospital bed management
According to experts, some hospitals aren't aware of where patients are at all times.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 26, 2013 -
Hospitals use rehab, physical therapy to fight ICU complications
Hospitals are now doing in-ICU rehabilitation to avoid dangerous post-ICU complications.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 26, 2013 -
Prominent hospitals adding retail clinics
Prominent hospital systems including Sutter Health and Mayo Clinic now own and operate retail clinics.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 26, 2013 -
Moody's predicts disappointing 2014 for nonprofit hospitals
The ratings agency expects to see weak revenue growth of just 3% to 3.5% next year.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Study: Broad approach may be better for reducing readmissions
The study found that top-performing hospitals had fewer readmissions overall, regardless of condition.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Telemedicine consults may cut medication errors at rural EDs
Rural ED doctors made med administration errors only 3% of the time when they worked with a remote teleconsulting physician.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 25, 2013 -
AHA urges CMS to kick off ICD-10 testing soon
The American Hospital Association wants CMS to begin ICD-10 testing by January 2014 and make sure it's available to all hospitals.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Patient Centered Medical Neighborhoods: Where they are and what they do
Patient-centered virtual neighborhoods are designed to improve both the coordination and quality of care, and they're worth understanding.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 25, 2013 -
AHA: Most hospitals see Medicare RAC reviews
90% of hospitals saw Recovery Audit Contractor activity during this year's third quarter.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 22, 2013
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