Dignity Health, CHI finally strike deal to form second largest nonprofit system

The news caps off a courtship period dating back to at least October 2016.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 7, 2017

Temporary physicians do not increase mortality risk, study says

A new JAMA Network report also found that patients treated by locum tenens physicians had higher Part B spending, longer length of stay and readmissions.  

By Les Masterson • Dec. 7, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

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

NYP CEO: Telemedicine important effort as tech disrupts healthcare

NewYork-Presbyterian President & CEO Steven Corwin said during an Axios event Tuesday that diversity in leadership isn't just important for aesthetics but also for results.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 6, 2017

UnitedHealth's Optum to buy DaVita clinics for $4.9B

DaVita Medical Group serves about 1.7 million patients per year through nearly 300 medical clinics featuring primary and specialist care.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 6, 2017

3 ways to stay proactive during uncertain times

Medical practice owners need to be prepared for anything and everything. Changing regulations, a turbulent economy, natural disasters, and data security breaches are just a few of the uncertainties a practice may face. The optimal time to prepare for a crisis is before it ever happens, so that if disaster hits, you’re ready to respond.

By Chris Hunt • Dec. 6, 2017

Disruptor of the Year: Softening patient admissions

Lower patient admissions are causing hospital operators to rethink their business strategies.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 4, 2017

Executive of the Year: Dr. Rasu Shrestha

UPMC's chief innovation officer continues to push the boundaries of innovation to benefit patient outcomes.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 4, 2017

The Healthcare Dive Awards for 2017

The 2017 Healthcare Dive Awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Jeff Byers , Shannon Muchmore • Dec. 4, 2017

Health IT Development of the Year: Epic's Share Everywhere

Epic's new global interoperability platform gives patients the ability to control their health records, and aims to make the process as easy as possible.

By Shannon Muchmore • Dec. 4, 2017

Physician ratings drop when patient requests denied, study says

The study suggests that improved communication between doctors and patients could help mitigate lower physician ratings, based on observational analysis.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 30, 2017

6 oversights to avoid with practice startups

Even the most organized and motivated physicians can make simple missteps to complicate opening a new practice, with all the different factors it can sometimes be easy to make an oversight.  

By Keith W. Gruebele • Nov. 27, 2017

Nurses slam AMA for stance against independent practice for nonphysicians

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners says the AMA is putting the financial interest of doctors ahead of patient care.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 21, 2017

What you need to know about the new nominee to lead HHS

Alex Azar's previous stint at the agency is a plus in the eyes of many, but his more recent time as an executive for pharma giant Eli Lilly casts doubt on the Trump administration's promise to rein in drug prices.

By Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 15, 2017

Managing nurses well can help patient outcomes, report says

Understanding the relationship between nurse manager ratings and the work environment can help provide a quality improvement roadmap, according to a new Press Ganey study.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 15, 2017

6 steps to starting a medical practice

Buying a medical practice can seem overwhelming at first, but the rewards of being your own boss and running your own office can make the initial work well worth it

By Keith W. Gruebele • Nov. 15, 2017

Amazon tells regulators it will not sell drugs

The e-commerce giant reportedly told Indiana and Tennessee regulators it would sell medical supplies from its new healthcare distribution centers.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 15, 2017

Trump nominates former pharma exec Azar to head HHS

Alex Azar served as deputy secretary for HHS from 2005 to 2007 under President George W. Bush and until January of this year served as Eli Lilly’s president.

By Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 13, 2017

The healthcare workforce needs to adapt to the industry's current reality

Consumerism in healthcare is just getting started, and clinicians need to get used to the concept, Dr. Thomas Jenike said at a recent health policy summit

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 10, 2017

7 ways to make practice financing work for your practice

As a current or aspiring practice owner, you undoubtedly have a number of goals you hope to achieve. Practice financing could be what you need to help you reach them.

By Keith W. Gruebele • Nov. 9, 2017

How hospital M&A has been driven by investors and industry evolution in 2017

"I'll retire before it stops," Thad Kresho, U.S. Health Services Deals Leader at PwC, told Healthcare Dive regarding such activity.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 7, 2017

So long chart audits

Believe it or not, health plans – and their network physicians - can say so long to chart audits by using advanced analytics with clinical integration.

By Heather Lavoie, Geneia, Chief Strategy Officer • Nov. 7, 2017

CVS touts nationwide next-day delivery

The drugstore retailer saw its retail sales decline in the third quarter as it continues to emphasize its health care operations.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2017

1 in 5 physicians eyeing shorter workday, survey finds

Respondents cited burnout, work-life imbalance and frustration with EHRs.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 2, 2017

Bipartisan bill looks to change physician anti-kickback law

Advocates say the legislation to change the Stark Law is needed to help clear hurdles for value-based care.  

By Les Masterson • Nov. 2, 2017

AMA survey shows how Medicaid expansion affected patient mix

The average share of Medicaid patients among all physicians was 16.9% last year.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 31, 2017