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New Hampshire hospitals fight to be included in HIX plan
Anthem Blue Shield of New Hampshire is the only payer offering a plan on New Hampshire's health insurance exchange.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 27, 2014 -
Study: Mergers don't raise hospital prices
The study concludes that there is no consistent relationship between hospital consolidation and hospital price increases.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 25, 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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AHA: Hospitals face 'extremely challenging' year ahead
Hospitals are struggling with reimbursement cuts, regulatory scrutiny and a "broken" RAC appeals process.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 24, 2014 -
Heart attack mortality rates increase after hours
Off-hour appearances in the ED with acute myocardial infarction are associated with higher short-term mortality.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 23, 2014 -
E-mails to doctors impose hidden costs
The flood of mass e-mails could be costing millions of dollars.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 23, 2014 -
Florida health system prepares for massive influx
Two facilities will each need to add as many as 300 beds to meet community demand.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 22, 2014 -
Hospitals: Alarm fatigue is top patient safety concern
Alarm fatigue worries hospitals because it poses a significant patient safety risk.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 22, 2014 -
Report: New hospital dress codes could cut spread of MRSA, C. diff
The list of no-nos includes long sleeves, wrist watches, neck ties and jewelry.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 21, 2014 -
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 -
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
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