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Deep Dive
How temporary physicians may buoy the nation's physician shortage
Instead of viewing "locum tenens" as a last resort, more healthcare organizations now see it as part of their staffing strategy.
By Nina Flanagan • April 23, 2016 -
NYP, HHS reach $2.2M settlement over disclosure of two patients' PHI during 'NY Med' filming
“This case sends an important message that OCR will not permit covered entities to compromise their patients’ privacy by allowing news or television crews to film the patients without their authorization,” said Jocelyn Samuels, OCR director said.
By Jeff Byers • April 21, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Deep Dive
Hospitals are finding new apps to tackle an old problem: Patient no-shows
While Uber and Lyft are often talked about, other companies are also helping to drive down the average $3 million annual cost of no-shows.
By Meg Bryant • April 21, 2016 -
ODH, Watson Health add tool to growing digital behavioral health landscape
The cost of treating people with mental health issues is 75% higher than for people with other medical conditions, according to CMS.
By Meg Bryant • April 20, 2016 -
ACP calls on doctors to take lead in fight against climate change
Only the food industry consumes more energy than the healthcare sector.
By Meg Bryant • April 20, 2016 -
Once unified, a 3-year-old ACO agrees to disband
Noble Health Alliance's decision to disband follows acquisitions and mergers involving several members.
By Meg Bryant • April 20, 2016 -
House panel hears provider groups' optimistic wariness over MACRA
While CMS is prepping for the summer release of the proposed final rule, providers can ready implementation efforts now.
By Meg Bryant • April 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Armed with a mission to 'remix' primary care, ZDoggMD rode into Las Vegas
Dr. Zubin Damania, aka ZDogg MD, states why the industry needs disruptive acts.
By Jeff Byers • April 20, 2016 -
Kaiser Permanente study finds disparities in mental healthcare
Individuals with mental health issues were more likely to receive medication than psychotherapy as treatment, regardless of race or ethnicity.
By Nina Flanagan • April 19, 2016 -
NIH arm to research surgical disparities among 'disadvantaged populations'
The organization noted as much as 11-30% of the global burden of disease requires surgical care or anesthesia management or both.
By Nina Flanagan • April 19, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Strategies small medical practices should consider in the face of industry change
Collaboration is the key, some experts say.
By Julie Henry • April 19, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Contact lens retailers and optometrists battle over prescription rules
1-800-Contacts has filed nearly 28,000 optometrist violations with the Federal Trade Commission.
By Nina Flanagan • April 19, 2016 -
How a tech glitch caused 1.9K pregnant women to lose their Covered California coverage
Some women would be best not to report their pregnancy if they want to keep their health plan through the state's marketplace until the flaw is fixed.
By Nina Flanagan • April 19, 2016 -
More than 4,000 NY providers request e-prescribing waivers
A state law mandated that all providers begin sending prescriptions electronically on March 27.
By Nina Flanagan • April 19, 2016 -
Geisinger's unique refund program repaid patients $80K over 6 months
Experts suggest the refunds cost less than a consultant would charge to review patient experience issues in the same time frame.
By Heather Caspi • April 18, 2016 -
Florida finally allows NPs and PAs to prescribe controlled substances
After more than 10 years of advocacy, the state is embracing these providers in its efforts to expand access to care.
By Heather Caspi • April 18, 2016 -
Deep Dive
6 strategies for weathering turbulent times and executive shake-ups
In the face of turnover and organizational dysfunction, healthcare leaders need to envision their ideal future state.
By Julie Henry • April 16, 2016 -
This thyroid tumor cancer declassification could affect 10K
The action could lead to other types of cancer to be reviewed.
By Meg Bryant • April 15, 2016 -
VA puts $624M Epic scheduling system contract on hold
The agency is testing a cheaper upgrade using its own software.
By Meg Bryant • April 15, 2016 -
Texas doctor found guilty in largest home healthcare fraud
The alleged scheme went on for years before being investigated due to its complexity and sophisticaition.
By Ana Mulero • April 14, 2016 -
Ransomware, tax fraud numbers way up in healthcare, reports say
Ransomware is up 35% and healthcare accounted for the highest number of data breaches in service industries last year.
By Nina Flanagan • April 14, 2016 -
StartUp Health's 'Longevity Moonshot' focused on extending lifespan
The health innovation company is partnering with Human Longevity, Inc. with the goal of addressing aging-related diseases and enhancing healthy lifespans by 50+ years.
By Nina Flanagan • April 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
PHRs: What's stopping more consumers from viewing them
Many think a recent prediction that adoption of patient health records could reach 75% by 2020 is far from realistic.
By Meg Bryant • April 14, 2016 -
ONC study: Regional extension centers boost EHR adoption rates
Sixty-eight percent of eligible professionals who received incentive payments under Stage 1 of the MU program were assisted by RECs, according to the analysis.
By Meg Bryant • April 13, 2016 -
Buffalo Cardiology shuttering practice after 40 years, cites 'changing healthcare' industry
One hundred and nineteen employees are due to be laid off.
By Meg Bryant • April 13, 2016
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