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

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

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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

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

Getting the 'full view': 4 critical building automation system considerations for healthcare executives

Healthcare facilities are not static buildings that remain unchanged from the day they are built, reminds Damian Skelton, area vice president at Medxcel Facilities Management.

By Damian Skelton • Oct. 30, 2017

Cleveland Clinic spotlights 10 disruptive medical innovations

Topping the list of game-changers is the artificial pancreas.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 27, 2017

PwC: Healthcare M&A still pacing strongly

Private equity investors are helping to churn market activity, according to Thad Kresho, U.S. Health Services Deals Leader at PwC.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 27, 2017

Trump declares opioids public health emergency but doesn't add funding

Industry groups and public health officials generally praised the declaration as a step in the right direction, but acknowledged that opioid misuse is a massive problem for the country that will require significant efforts — and resources — to overcome.

By Shannon Muchmore • Oct. 27, 2017

The top 5 ways physicians invest in their careers

Healthcare professionals are making smart investments to achieve their business goals, deliver the best patient experiences, and stay competitive in their markets. 

By Keith W. Gruebele • Oct. 26, 2017

Few providers meet 2015 EHR certification, survey finds

Most healthcare execs reported an increase in patients seeking access to their personal information.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 24, 2017

At Geneia, we're working to stop physician burnout

We can and must do more to stop physician burnout. Technology is part of the solution.

By Heather Lavoie, Geneia Chief Strategy Officer • Oct. 24, 2017

Care New England to close Memorial Hospital

Prime Healthcare backed away from buying the ailing property. 

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 19, 2017

How UPMC attracts talent as innovation and competition heat up in Pittsburgh

"When we're talking with data scientists, I know they're going to go upstairs afterwards and meet with Google," Dr. Rasu Shrestha, EVP of UPMC Enterprises, told Healthcare Dive.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 19, 2017

Report: Opioids lead in medication-related liability claims

Close to half of all opioid-related medical liability claims involved a primary care prescriber.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 17, 2017

5 tips to help grow your practice

Looking to grow your existing practice or acquire a new one? Check out these 5 tips to help set you in the right direction and maximize your return on investment.

By Keith W. Gruebele • Oct. 17, 2017

Same-day scheduling can improve patient satisfaction and your bottom line

With same-day scheduling, "the practice develops a reputation for being accessible and caring for their patients in a timely manager,” Kenneth Hertz, principal of MGMA Health Care Consulting Group, told Healthcare Dive.

By Les Masterson • Oct. 16, 2017

Real estate strategies must keep pace with provider business strategies

As hospitals and health networks embrace a more patient-centric model of care, real estate strategies must follow suit, writes Peter Bulgarelli, executive managing director at JLL Healthcare Solutions.

By Peter Bulgarelli • Oct. 16, 2017

Acute hospitals unlikely to reach nursing labor goal by 2020

A new report found that 57% of registered nurses in an acute care setting have bachelor’s degrees, well below a goal put forward by the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 Future of Nursing report.

By Les Masterson • Oct. 16, 2017

Doctor shortage forces Denver VA hospital to postpone surgeries

Despite the U.S. physician-to-population ratio improving, healthcare experts still worry that the physicians won’t be able to keep up with "the silver tsunami."

By Les Masterson • Oct. 16, 2017