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CVS partners with 4 large providers
The partnership will integrate the providers' EMRs with systems at CVS' MinuteClinics.
By Anne Zieger • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Admitting a patient: What does it cost hospitals?
Price variation across the country has come under increased scrutiny. But how does the expense to hospitals of admitting a patient vary from state to state?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 6, 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 will no longer disclose some hospital errors
Consumers who want to find out if a hospital has a track record of leaving foreign objects in body cavities are out of luck.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Health plan giants partner on groundbreaking HIE
Not only will this likely be the largest health information exchange in the country, but the deal is so unusual that it may be unparalleled in the history of HIEs.
By Anne Zieger • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Give the consumer some credit: Study shows patients price shop
Increased cost transparency for MRIs pushed 15% of patients to choose the cheaper alternative, prompting competitive pricing amongst providers and lowering costs overall.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 5, 2014 -
ER closures cause death rates to rise at nearby hospitals
How high is the risk for inpatients admitted through neighboring EDs?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 5, 2014 -
CHS settles whistleblower suit for $97M
The suit alleged that Community Health Systems habitually admitted patients who should have been treated on an outpatient basis in order to bill Medicare at the higher inpatient rates.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Nurses playing larger role in health IT
With nurses holding positions such as chief nursing information officer and chief information officer, how is the landscape of care delivery changing?
By Anne Zieger • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Active shooters and other violence: How hospitals should prepare
Says security management expert Bill Nesbitt, "I know what can happen when you don't do it right."
By Judy Packer-Tursman • Aug. 5, 2014 -
French hospital opens wine bar for terminally ill
The hospital will provide "medically-supervised tastings" to patients and their friends and families at its palliative care center.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Monday Primer: Premium hikes, house calls and hospital violence
Healthcare Dive's editor gives you a head start on the news. What's coming up in the week ahead?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The 15 largest nonprofit health systems
Who are the largest nonprofit health systems in America based on number of acute-care hospitals?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Atlanta hospital prepares for Ebola patient
How will the hospital handle the deadly disease?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Ascension Health creates senior-care division
The move is expected to make Ascension Health the second-largest not-for-profit, long-term-care operator in the country.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014 -
Kaiser Permanente, Johns Hopkins begin quality collaboration
Because of who is involved, this strategic partnership could potentially have a huge impact on shifting healthcare delivery from volume to value.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014 -
Idaho health system to run medical group during antitrust appeal
St. Luke's now has the opportunity to demonstrate that its acquisition of Saltzer Medical Group is having a beneficial impact on care delivery.
By Anne Zieger • July 31, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Tougher to get in than Harvard: The $100M Texas hospital where everyone wants to work
The new 100-bed hospital isn't affiliated with a health system in any way—and its entrepreneurial, specialist-driven model is setting it apart in an incredibly competitive market.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 things you need to know about Sovaldi
The new Hep C drug, infamously priced at $1,000 a pill, is changing the Medicare Part D landscape.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 30, 2014 -
How much does using the U.S. News 'Best Hospitals' branding cost providers?
Providers are facing increasing pressure for price transparency and some industry experts feel marketing costs should be treated the same as price-of-care data.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
One network to rule them all: The future of Mayo, Cleveland Clinic hospital affiliates
Both institutions are expanding their networks. Affiliated hospitals enjoy national branding and other benefits, but will they remain independent?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 30, 2014 -
New pay model causes doctors to leave Mercy Health
Salaries and benefits are the biggest part of any health system's costs. Will targeting this component make enough of a budget difference for Mercy—and how many doctors is it losing in the process?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Monday Primer: Highmark-UPMC updates and the Boehner-Obamacare suit
Healthcare Dive's editor gives you a head start on the news. What's coming up in the week ahead?
By Katie Bo Williams • July 28, 2014 -
Physician shoots gunman at Philadelphia hospital
The shooting raises serious questions about how staff should be trained to respond in the face of patient violence.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 25, 2014 -
Oregon's big Medicaid expansion strains system
Oregon was touted as a potential national model for Medicaid expansion, but is instead highlighting the national physician shortage.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 25, 2014 -
Are ACOs really good for healthcare providers?
Some of the flurry of deals seem suspiciously slapped together.
By Anne Zieger • July 25, 2014
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