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ONC announces final EHR certification rule
The new rule includes increased flexibility for providers and formally extends the Stage 2 deadline.
By Katie Bo Williams • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Narrow networks don't mean worse care
A new report suggests that narrow networks don't just reduce costs—they also don't worsen care.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 10, 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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Is the Apple Watch a disappointment for healthcare?
Some industry members expected more functionality from the highly-anticipated tracking device.
By Katie Bo Williams , Tammy Worth • Sept. 10, 2014 -
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State interest piqued by interstate licensing compact
How likely is the new Federation of State Medical Boards model legislation to come to fruition?
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 10, 2014 -
ICD-10 could worsen patient safety reporting
A new study found that the transition could create some serious inaccuracies.
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Mayo Clinic partners with IBM's Watson for clinical trials
Mayo hopes to speed up clinical trial timelines and increase participation with the help of the cognitive computer.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 9, 2014 -
DEA widens program making providers drop-off point for prescription drugs
Prescription users can now drop off unused meds at more sites, including hospitals, pharmacies, clinics and other authorized locations.
By Katie Bo Williams • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Administration reverses decision, will release hospital errors
The eight HACs to be re-released will not be used on CMS' Hospital Compare site but will be used in other safety ratings.
By Katie Bo Williams • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What CVS' new branding strategy means for providers
CVS' goal is not to replace major healthcare providers, but to be chosen over current competitors and increase in-store sales.
By Tammy Worth • Sept. 8, 2014 -
EMRs cut patient volume while raising revenue
...and the boosts in revenue are not a result of upcoding, according to researchers.
By Anne Zieger • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Aetna, Banner Health ACO saves $5M
Was the ACO successful because of its regional model, and did it improve outcomes as well as curb costs?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 28, 2014 -
CVS announces affiliation with MedStar Health
What are the benefits to MedStar? And just how big is the CVS affiliate footprint?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Hospital chain sues unions for racketeering
Prime Healthcare claims unions are trying to derail a major acquisition and force the hospital chain to unionize through "extortionate" tactics.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Another Pioneer ACO bites the dust
Is the program's "one-size-fits-all" approach to payment to blame?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Does a surgical 'black box' open the floodgates for malpractice suits?
The new surgical monitoring device is already being tested in Canada and would not require FDA approval for use in the U.S.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Health workers 'numb' to 1000s of daily alarms
The FDA found 560 alarm-related deaths over four years and the Emergency Care Research Institute called alarms the number-one 2013 industry hazard. How can hospitals cut the daily number of alerts?
By Tammy Worth • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Providers have serious concerns about CMS renal ACO program
Is the agency providing sufficient guidance to providers—and are providers applying for the program?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Google Glass startup raises $8M for hospital integration
...and one of the country's most prominent emergency departments is already an established client.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 25, 2014 -
How the CDC and hospitals work together in potential Ebola cases
68 potential cases of the deadly virus have been reported in the last three weeks.
By Tammy Worth • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Obama announces Hobby Lobby 'fix'
The new regulation provides access to birth control coverage for employees of corporations that oppose the contraceptive mandate, but the debate is far from over.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Mass General uses predictive analytics for surgical decision-making
Can computers predict surgical risk or is this a next-generation use of analytics?
By Tammy Worth • Aug. 21, 2014 -
How Google searches can help determine population health
The quality of life where people live is closely correlated to healthcare-related Google searches. What can providers learn?
By Anne Zieger , Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Why Wal-Mart won't dominate the primary care business
Is the retail giant's potential to overhaul the primary care landscape just hype?
By Anne Zieger • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Cutting device reps saves hospitals money
Supply-chain costs are the second-highest costs for hospitals next to labor.
By Tammy Worth • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Cleveland Clinic forms direct-to-employer alliance in NY
A university hospital in Manhasset will be the "destination site" for cardiac referrals from Cleveland Clinic.
By Tammy Worth • Aug. 20, 2014
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