Burdened by bureaucracy, more physicians are burning out, report finds

Burnout and biases affect half of American physicians; they have plenty to feel stressed about.

By Kathleen Gilbert • Jan. 10, 2017

Blood pressure rates rising globally, study finds

Five countries accounted for more than half of all systolic blood pressure-related deaths.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 10, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

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

NQF guidance aims to reduce quality measure variation

The guidance provides a decision-logic framework for determining if variation exists and how to address it.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 6, 2017

Rural hospital find that expansion helps the bottom line

While too many rural hospitals are closing, a few facilities have hit upon a formula for success.

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Jan. 5, 2017

What's at stake across the industry for ACA repeal and delay

Let's take a beat to assess the storylines behind the new "if you like your plan, you can keep it" battle.

By Jeff Byers & Meg Bryant • Jan. 4, 2017

Pop health vendors challenged by range of provider needs

“The world of population health is so vast that there is not one vendor that does it all for providers,” says KLAS’ Bradley Hunter.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 4, 2017

3 technologies that are disrupting healthcare logistics

Drones, ride-sharing apps and voice assistants are making a big splash.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 3, 2017

Judge rejects legal challenge to EEOC wellness program rule

The shift to value-based care has seen the proliferation of workplace wellness programs. 

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 3, 2017

The optimism and challenges for putting the 'value' in value-based care

Providers describe a “sweet spot” between getting optimal quality and achieving that at a reasonable cost.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 30, 2016

Can art classes help make better physicians?

Medical schools are increasingly incorporating art classes into their curriculum, which help doctors build observation skills and keep the focus of attention on the patient. 

By Luke Gale • Dec. 23, 2016

Working-age adults find it easier to afford healthcare under the ACA

Following the full implementation of the ACA, every state saw a drop in the uninsured rate, with states expanding Medicaid seeing the most dramatic improvements.

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Dec. 22, 2016

Education partnerships could produce better prepared healthcare employees

Healthcare organizations are having trouble filling many non-clinical, entry-level positions as many candidates don’t have the desired skills, according to a new Advisory Board Company report.

By Luke Gale • Dec. 22, 2016

EHR helped Nationwide Children's Hospital save $1.36M

The one-year pilot study led to fewer hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and urgent care visits.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 22, 2016

Walgreens, Rite Aid to shed 865 stores for $950M

Responding to antitrust concerns to help speed FTC approval for their pending merger, two of the nation’s largest drugstore chains plan to sell stores to their rival Fred’s. 

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Dec. 21, 2016

Medical tourism leads to hospital-hotel partnerships

Seeing new opportunities, hotels are collaborating with the medical community to provide convenient access to patient-friendly accommodations.

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Dec. 21, 2016

Healthcare continues to feel the pain of reform in 2016

From digital health trends to the incoming Trump administration, 2016 was a year to lose convictions.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 20, 2016

Federal task force reveals evidence gaps in preventive health services

Areas where more research is needed include autism screening and aspirin therapy to prevent cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 20, 2016

Study: A physician's gender could affect readmission rates

The authors observed previous studies have suggested female physicians are more likely to follow clinical guidelines and provide preventative care.

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Dec. 19, 2016

Opioid-related hospitalizations and ED visits spike in US

Opioid-related ED visits increased by nearly 100% in one decade, highlighting the role of hospitals in the front lines of the opioid epidemic.

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Dec. 19, 2016

Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions: Running List

An ACA repeal may cost hospitals billions, which could in turn lead to further consolidation among U.S. hospitals and health systems for more leverage with payers and to share costs.

By Ana Mulero • Dec. 19, 2016

Study: The hospital quality gap is real

Based on their results, researchers said that making data on outcomes more transparent could encourage hospitals to more aggressively improve the quality of care they deliver. 

By Luke Gale • Dec. 15, 2016

University of Miami Health System picks up some Walgreens health clinic management duties

With retail clinics increasing rather than diverting healthcare use, UHealth will capture a larger piece of the pie in South Florida.

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Dec. 15, 2016

Fire erupts on NYU Langone Medical Center campus in Manhattan

A thick plume of black smoke was observed when a blaze erupted Wednesday afternoon.

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Dec. 15, 2016

Medisafe, major EHRs spotlight interoperable medication lists

A new report by Surescripts shows 93% of surveyed patients favor storing all their medications in one location.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 15, 2016

Uncertainty. Opportunity. It'll all be there for healthcare in 2017, PwC says

While industry eyes will be on the White House next year, trends toward value-based care will continue, Trine Tsouderos, PwC's Health Research Institute director, told Healthcare Dive.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 15, 2016