Consumers fear lower-cost care is worse care

Lower-cost providers will need to show quality ratings alongside prices to demonstrate that they offer good, safe care.

By Anne Zieger • Nov. 20, 2013

Ask an expert: How do hospitals evaluate how much a practice is worth?

Hospitals interested in buying a practice will consider asset-based, market-based or income-based approaches.

By Anne Zieger • Nov. 20, 2013

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Surprise Billing

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

By Healthcare Dive staff

Healthcare jobs show fastest growth rate

Personal care aides and home health aides are expected to be the fastest-growing job fields in all industries between now and 2017.

By Anne Zieger • Nov. 18, 2013

Physicians considering hospital employment face cultural, medical model issues

Physicians have lots of options when it comes to hospital deal-making.

By Anne Zieger • Nov. 12, 2013

Should your practice accept health exchange plans?

According to an MGMA study, 40% of doctors haven't decided whether they'll accept plans offered on the exchange. .

By Anne Zieger • Nov. 7, 2013

Study: Health IT can increase doctors' productivity

Use of health IT can enable doctors to see 8% to 15% more patients.

By Anne Zieger • Nov. 7, 2013

Chicago health system spends $350M on physician practice acquisition

The hospital is paying one of the highest prices ever seen for a physician practice.

By Anne Zieger • Nov. 6, 2013

Bill would repeal Medicare's SGR formula, create new incentive program

The new bill would sunset penalties imposed by Medicare's existing quality-based programs.

By Anne Zieger • Oct. 31, 2013

Most physicians with EMRs can view labs, send prescriptions online

Physicians with an EMR can do far more online than their colleagues.

By Anne Zieger • Oct. 29, 2013