Freestanding EDs raise confusion in Colorado

Patients don't know what to make of the dozens of new facilities around the state, advocates say.

By Heather Caspi • July 7, 2016

5 ways virtual reality is disrupting healthcare

The global market for virtual reality in the healthcare market could reach $3.8 billion by 2020.

By Meg Bryant • July 7, 2016

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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.

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Business agility key to surviving in today's fast-paced marketplace

Despite technological advances, communication remains a key challenge in managing a project team, a recent survey shows.

By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2016

Abbott nets FDA approval for premier fully-dissolving biodegradable stent

The medical device maker plans to roll out the tool at interventional cardiology centers that participated in the ABSORB clinical trial before expanding to more hospitals nationwide.

By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2016

Spate of FDA approvals open up obesity treatment eligibility

More than one-third of U.S. adults are clinically obese, putting them at risk for a host of serious medical problems.

By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2016

CDC finds heart disease again leads the pack for common causes of death

Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities were the most common cause of death in infants, according to 2014 mortality data released by the CDC.

By Meg Bryant • July 1, 2016

Symptom searches carving out a rollercoaster relationship with doctor-patient conversations

As online searches become more sophisticated, a number of hospitals are offering them on patient portals.

By Meg Bryant • June 30, 2016

7 tips for improving patient safety in hospitals

An AHRQ report shows hospital efforts to improve patient safety have resulted in about $19.8 billion in cost savings.

By Julie Henry • June 30, 2016

Federal panel casts doubt on benefit of pelvic exams for healthy women

The draft recommendation is a reminder of how medical procedures long considered best practice can turn out to have little scientific basis.

By Meg Bryant • June 29, 2016

How New Markets Tax Credits are fueling rural health center expansions

Thanks to a federal tax credit, Lāna’i Community Health Center not only expanded its services but has contributed $3 million to the island’s economy.

By Meg Bryant • June 28, 2016

Should EDs collect, track patients' sexual orientation? This researcher thinks so

"The most important thing is to ensure we are treating everybody equally," Dr. Adil Haider of Brigham and Women's Health noted before this morning's presentation at AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting.

By Jeff Byers • June 28, 2016

STDs are rising. What can providers do?

“We want doctors to discuss STDs and risk-reduction strategies with their patients,” says CDC epidemiologist Eloisa Llata.

By Meg Bryant • June 27, 2016

Medtronic expands heart failure portfolio with $1.1B HeartWare acquisition

The deal marks Medtronic's second recent medical device acquisition.

By Jeff Byers • June 27, 2016

CDC reveals Americans are going to the ED more than you think

Private insurance was the most common form of payment for 29% of ED visits, the agency found.

By Heather Caspi • June 27, 2016

Report: Rx drug monitoring programs reduce opioid overdose deaths

Missouri, the only state without a prescription drug monitoring program, outpaced the other 49 in deaths related to opioid misuse.

By Meg Bryant • June 24, 2016

Oregon P4P efforts paying off, net $168M in incentives

A Oregon Health Authority report found a 33% decrease in adults who had a hospital stay and were readmitted for any reason within 30 days since 2011.

By Meg Bryant • June 24, 2016

Payers, telehealth vendors getting value out of partnerships

Most states allow some form of telehealth services, and 29 have parity laws for private payers.

By Meg Bryant • June 23, 2016

HHS to fund small practices to help meet quality measures

Funded organizations will help small practices navigate issues such as which quality measures or EHR best meet their specific needs.

By Meg Bryant • June 22, 2016

Healthcare shopping trends across U.S. all over the map

Women and adults ages 25 to 44 are most likely to shop for medical services, according to a new report by HealthSparq.

By Meg Bryant • June 22, 2016

7 ways hospitals can reduce staffing costs without jeopardizing quality

It’s important for hospital financial leaders to manage costs on an ongoing basis, rather than in “big bunches” when a crisis comes along.

By Julie Henry • June 21, 2016

Study: EHRs user-friendliness widely varies

The vast majority of physicians who reported being dissatisfied with their EHR also indicated their system was difficult or very difficult to use, according to AmericanEHR Partners.

By Ana Mulero • June 21, 2016

DOJ: Dispense with 'junk science' in merger bids

Officials are taking a hard line against dubious data presentations.

By Heather Caspi • June 20, 2016

PCPs, ER docs: Hospitals aren't addressing our high burnout rate

Time pressures were cited as the top cause of physician burnout, followed by EMRs, a recent survey found. 

By Ana Mulero • June 20, 2016

Long-awaited CMS final rule updates clinical lab tests payments

Private rates will form the basis for most updates, the agency announced. Some say the impact could be substantial.

By Heather Caspi • June 20, 2016

More doctors are choosing to leave independent practices, but are they happy?

Younger doctors are overwhelmingly choosing to work for an employer rather than go it alone, a new survey shows.

By Meg Bryant • June 17, 2016