AMA: Physicians in independent practice now minority in US

Hospitals are one of the largest employers of physicians, with the proportion increasing nearly 50% between 2012 and last year, according to the new survey.

By Ron Shinkman • May 6, 2021

Tenet nurse strike drags on for 8th week as talks yield no progress

Representatives for the chain's Massachusetts hospital and the union met Monday for their first bargaining session since the work stoppage began, but they accomplished little and another session has not yet been scheduled.

By Hailey Mensik • April 28, 2021

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Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Primary care plays bigger role in vaccine rollout as burnout persists

About 42% of those administering vaccines are partnering with local health departments, while 34% are partnering with nearby health systems, according to a new survey.

By Ron Shinkman • April 26, 2021

Science groups urge providers not to use certain COVID-19 test data for care decisions

The Association for Molecular Pathology and the Infectious Diseases Society of America say some results run the risk of being misinterpreted due to a lack of standardization across test methods.

By Susan Kelly • April 23, 2021

Survey casts doubt on utility of wearable devices in healthcare

Forrester's report, based on interviews with doctors, patients and vendors, suggests data gaps and physician skepticism of the popular products is too high for widespread adoption, although design changes could remedy that.

By Ron Shinkman • April 22, 2021

Healthcare employment steadily rebounding though hospitals left out

Hospital employment has sunk for three consecutive months, according to data from the Altarum Institute, and is down 37,000 jobs since the end of last year.

By Ron Shinkman • April 19, 2021

Researchers lay out hypothesis for rare side effect linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

EU regulators have reiterated the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks, but the safety concerns are another hurdle to the vaccine's rollout in Europe. 

By Ned Pagliarulo , Ben Fidler • April 9, 2021

Healthcare workers say they need mental health services, but many aren't getting them

While more than half of healthcare employees said the crisis harmed their mental health, younger workers have been the hardest hit, according to the survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation and Washington Post.

By Hailey Mensik • April 7, 2021

Black patients far more likely to experience discrimination when seeking care: study

Reports of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation or health condition were even higher for low-income Black adults and Black women, according to a new study by the Urban Institute.

By Ron Shinkman • April 5, 2021

Medical liability insurance premiums rising after stable decade, AMA report finds

While providers grapple with the pandemic's toll on finances, some can face liability premiums of $200,000 a year, according to the analysis sponsored by the doctors' lobby.

By Hailey Mensik • March 30, 2021

Becerra confirmed as HHS secretary

The 50-49 vote in the Senate was almost entirely along party lines. The only Republican to cross the aisle was Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.

By Shannon Muchmore • March 18, 2021

Health Affairs' Alan Weil reflects on 1 year of COVID-19

The editor in chief of the respected industry journal spoke with Healthcare Dive about the role of equity in health research, the staying power of telemedicine and how to effectively communicate important public health messages.

By Shannon Muchmore • March 18, 2021

1 year of COVID-19 has changed what it's like to work in healthcare

A year of working on the front lines brought more focus on the challenges facing nurses and physicians, who are reporting higher rates of burnout as well as a lack of trust and engagement with the organizations employing them.

By Hailey Mensik • March 17, 2021

Amazon Care goes nationwide with telehealth, courts outside employers

Shares in publicly traded telehealth vendors plunged Wednesday morning following the company's announcement.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 17, 2021

Independent primary care docs more financially stable, but fed up with vaccine exclusion

For the private practices that survived 2020, things have improved. But even as volumes recover, front-line physicians are still facing fresh challenges, including worries about downstream effects from delayed care.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 16, 2021

COVID-19: 1 year later

For the healthcare industry, much has changed, and some of those alterations may be permanent. Hope is beginning to bloom as three coronavirus vaccines have been authorized for emergency use in the U.S.

March 15, 2021

Recognition, a key driver for healthcare worker engagement, HCAHPS scores

Learn how recognition can improve employee satisfaction, resulting in higher patient satisfaction and organizational fiscal health.

By John Rossheim • March 15, 2021

Becerra tells Californians to dispute COVID-19 fees from providers

Patients charged a "COVID fee" from a recent visit should contact their insurer and request a reimbursement, according to a statement from the state's attorney general, who is the nominee for HHS secretary.

By Hailey Mensik • March 4, 2021

Optum expands Massachusetts footprint with latest physician buy-up

UnitedHealth Group executives want to add 10,000 physicians to the segment in 2021. This deal nets the firm 715 doctors in the Boston area, bulking up its existing presence there.

By Samantha Liss • March 3, 2021

Hospital-backed housing brings positive social return on investment: Health Affairs

Researchers used a "triple bottom line" approach to assess the effects of Bon Secours' housing program on the local economy, environment and people.

By Hailey Mensik • March 2, 2021

One Medical CEO says 'we are not perfect,' vows to improve amid Congress probe

"We remain committed to taking a hard look at our efforts and finding ways to continuously improve," Amir Dan Rubin said amid reports the primary care chain gave the coronavirus vaccine to ineligible people.

By Rebecca Pifer • Updated March 5, 2021

One Medical denies COVID-19 vaccine favoritism, gives 'muted' outlook

News reports last week alleged the primary care company let friends and family of company leadership, along with younger, healthier people, get the shot.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 1, 2021

Drive better patient care by focusing on 3 key areas

In this dynamic time of caring for patients, now is the time for organizations to ensure their lab testing strategies are supporting better patient outcomes clinically and operationally.

March 1, 2021

Becerra backs price transparency, provider competition at first Senate panel

President Joe Biden's pick for HHS chief turns Wednesday to the finance panel, which will vote on sending the nomination to the full Senate.

By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 24, 2021

FDA review supports safety, efficacy of J&J coronavirus vaccine

Agency scientists noted the shot's strong protection against severe COVID-19, even for the virus variant first detected in South Africa and known to weaken vaccine potency.

By Ned Pagliarulo , Jonathan Gardner • Feb. 24, 2021