Bon Secours forcing managers to take paid leave

The move attempts to reduce expenses by the fiscal year's end.

By Jeff Byers • Aug. 14, 2017

Study: Hospital costs may be higher for poor Medicare patients

Poorer patients are more likely to be held for observation than admitted to the hospital — setting them up for more out-of-pocket fees.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 11, 2017

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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

New alliance aims to get specialty care to underserved patients

Members of the HumanDxAlliance include the American Medical Association and Board of Medical Specialties.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 11, 2017

A snapshot into why some providers are eliminating positions

Employment in the healthcare industry has risen since the ACA was passed, but many health systems have been trimming their workforce under financial pressure.

By Jeff Byers • Aug. 11, 2017

Trump says he will declare opioid crisis a national emergency

Details have not been released, but the order would likely free up funding for fighting the epidemic and give relevant federal and state agencies more leeway and resources.

By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 11, 2017

Survey: Group practices find MIPS too complex, burdensome

More than 70% of the practices MGMA surveyed said MIPS “does not support our practice’s clinical quality priorities."

By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 10, 2017

Envision Healthcare to sell American Medical Response for $2.4B

The combined company is expected to transport more than 5 million patients per year through a fleet of air and ground ambulances across the country.

By Jeff Byers • Aug. 9, 2017

JAMA: Ignoring 'social risk' can underpay doctors for at-risk populations

The study looked at the Massachusetts Medicaid program's social determinants of health payment model. 

By Les Masterson • Aug. 8, 2017

Robots are not coming for physicians' jobs — but that doesn't mean new tech won't change workflows

"I think there's still a long way to go in the computer science space over how to mimic human reasoning," Dr. Michael Oppenheim, VP & CMIO of Northwell Health said. 

By Jeff Byers • Aug. 7, 2017

Why hospitals should pursue diversity beyond the hiring process

Experts say managers must know how to recognize and deal with diversity-related conflicts, while executive ranks should reflect the demographics in their communities.

By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 7, 2017

The future of healthcare work

HR Dive and Healthcare Dive teamed up to investigate: What does the future look like for the healthcare profession, and what does that mean for care? 

By Kathryn Moody , Jeff Byers , Ryan Golden , Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 7, 2017

Wanted: Leaders for tomorrow's emergency room

A cycle of poached talent and non-investment may be at the root of healthcare’s leadership shortage.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 7, 2017

When 'gigging' healthcare, providers must balance risk with cost

Independent contracting offers the promise of high-quality work at lower prices. But liability remains a thorn in the side of employers everywhere.  

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 7, 2017

CMS hospital payments to increase by $2.4B

The agency is moving forward with a controversial new formula for calculating uncompensated care payments that uses Medicare Cost Reports.

By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 3, 2017

More providers looking into home care programs

Home-based care can help drive down healthcare costs and raise patient satisfaction.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 2, 2017

CHS underperforms in Q2, looks to more divestitures

The hospital chain planned to divest 30 hospitals this year in hopes of cutting its $15 billion debt. 

By Jeff Byers • Aug. 2, 2017

Health reform driving payer-provider partnerships

A major driver of these partnerships is the move away from fee-for-service payments and toward valued-based payments and population health management.

By Les Masterson • Aug. 2, 2017

Vidant Health, East Carolina University agree to $462.5M integration

The combined organization is expected to launch next year.

By Les Masterson • July 31, 2017

Primary care job growth slower than specialists

The percentage of physicians in primary care dropped from 44% to 37% between 2005 and 2015, according to a report from Health Affairs. 

By Les Masterson • July 31, 2017

RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers University partner to form healthcare system

The partnership would create New Jersey’s largest academic healthcare system.

By Les Masterson • July 28, 2017

Don't let the name fool you, ACA 'skinny' repeal has major consequences

A scaled-down version of ACA repeal is the latest GOP healthcare proposal, but it may just be a vehicle for returning to earlier, more conservative legislation.

By Shannon Muchmore • July 27, 2017

Former Microsoft exec named as Providence St. Joseph Health's CFO

Venkat Bhamidipati, as EVP and CFO for the 50-hospital system, is looking toward technology investments as an area of business growth.

By Jeff Byers • July 26, 2017

Failed BCRA vote shows tough road ahead for ACA repeal, replace

A procedural vote to continue discussion of Republican healthcare legislation passed on Tuesday afternoon.

By Shannon Muchmore • July 25, 2017

The promise of physician-owned practices: Optimism in the AMA Physician Practice Benchmark Survey

Aledade co-founder and CEO Dr. Farzad Mostashari shares why he believes small, physician-owned practices are neither irrelevant nor going extinct.

By Dr. Farzad Mostashari • July 24, 2017

Number of actively licensed physicians increased 12% since 2010

Overall physician compensation increased over the past year by nearly 3%.  

By Les Masterson • July 24, 2017