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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 -
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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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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 -
Doctors choosing to start out with hospital-based jobs
Young hospitalists typically take home far more than their office-based colleagues.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Study: Poor PCP access, anxiety fuel ED use
Expanded coverage under PPACA may not cut back much on ED visits.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 30, 2013 -
Prime Healthcare enters Rhode Island under cloud
Rhode Island regulators admit that Prime has faced controversies, but agreed to permit its planned acquisition, as long as it met a long list of requirements.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 27, 2013 -
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 -
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
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