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    Healthcare workers are most stressed in U.S.

    17% of healthcare workers are "highly stressed," according to a new survey.

    By Feb. 11, 2014
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    Health IT interoperability still costly and difficult

    Interoperability between HIT devices is still very expensive.

    By Feb. 6, 2014
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    Provider burnout

    Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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    Three problems with ACOs

    Not everyone thinks the growth of ACOs is good news.

    By Feb. 6, 2014
  • Less than 10% of practices are prepared for ICD-10

    The number of practices is up from 4.7% who said they were ready last summer.

    By Feb. 5, 2014
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    Doctors: Watch out for these ACO legal issues

    "ACOs need to be aware that just because they're being embraced by the government, that doesn't give them a free pass to do whatever they want to coordinate care," says attorney Kathryn Hickner-Cruz..

    By Feb. 4, 2014
  • Cigna launches ACO with Texas doctors, health system

    The new organization will embrace more than 17,000 Cigna health plan members.

    By Feb. 4, 2014
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    As ACA enrollment rises, doctor wait times do too

    Observers say that an increase in insured patients under the ACA may be creating a doctor shortage.

    By Jan. 29, 2014
  • Want to start an ACO? Prepare to spend $4M

    ACOs will face long waits for shared savings that can take a year to flow.  

    By Jan. 27, 2014
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    UnitedHealth, Conn. doctors go into mediation over network cutbacks

    A judge had issued a temporary restraining order against UnitedHealth in December, ordering it to hold off on making network cuts.  

    By Jan. 26, 2014
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    Study: PCMHs can improve outcomes for diabetics

    PCMHs that scored lower in patient achievement were seen to spend more time on administration and didn't use EMRs.

    By Jan. 22, 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 Jan. 16, 2014
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    Why doctors should plan an exit strategy before closing deals

    Here are four reasons why planning ahead works best.

    By Jan. 15, 2014
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    Joint Commission releases patient safety goals

    The list includes patient identifiers, alarm management and medication safety criteria.

    By Jan. 12, 2014
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    Why value-based payments can't work

    Many aspects of value-based, bundled payment models are basically capitation dressed in new clothes. 

    By Jan. 10, 2014
  • Providers still behind on ICD-10

    With the ICD-10 switchover deadline just nine months away, many providers are still way behind.

    By Jan. 9, 2014
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    Doctors choosing to start out with hospital-based jobs

    Young hospitalists typically take home far more than their office-based colleagues.

    By Jan. 2, 2014
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    Aging population may create extra demand for PCPs

    The healthcare sector is expected to grow at a 2.6% annual rate until 2022, and will be responsible for about 5 million of the 15.6 million new jobs that will be created during that period.

    By Jan. 1, 2014
  • Calif. telehealth provider offers 'Pay-With-A-Tweet' program

    A telehealth provider is waiving a $25 teleconsult cost if a patient tweets or Facebook-posts about their experience.

    By Jan. 1, 2014
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    Growing number of physician practices opting out of Meaningful Use

    With incentives tailing off, and penalties minimal, growing numbers of physicians are deciding not to pursue Meaningful Use Stage 2.

    By Dec. 23, 2013
  • Americans prefer physicians to non-physician providers

    When given a choice between physicians and nurse practitioners, Americans prefer that care be physician-led.

    By Dec. 18, 2013
  • Report: Childrens' care varies by doctor, hospital preference

    A new study concluded that care for children varied widely across the three states studied.

    By Dec. 11, 2013
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    3 healthcare trends that will fizzle in 2014

    Be careful where you place your bets in the new year. We think these trends are over-hyped.

    By Dec. 11, 2013
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    One doctor explains why his practice won't be joining an ACO

    "I'm not convinced ACOs will survive," says gastroenterologist Gene Overholt. "They're untried and untested."

    By Dec. 6, 2013
  • Patient portal may have saved a life in Missouri

    A patient asked for help through his doctor's portal—and got it.

    By Nov. 28, 2013
  • CMS will pay PCPs for complex services outside of visits

    The new policy could help reduce hospitalizations and ED trips.

    By Nov. 28, 2013