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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 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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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 -
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
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