Math errors from a 19-bed MA hospital may result in 2,000 layoffs throughout state

After consultants hired by Partners Healthcare submitted several mistakes to Medicare, hospitals in the state could see a $160 million reduction in reimbursements.

By Ana Mulero • May 2, 2016

Uber-a-docs: Changing the healthcare landscape for better or worse?

While convenient, some worry house-call apps could undermine the traditional relationship between patients and their primary care doctors.

By Meg Bryant • April 30, 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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Report shows wide variations in prices for common procedures across U.S.

A review of 242 common medical services found prices were highest in Minnesota and Wisconsin and lowest in Florida and Minnesota.

By Meg Bryant • April 29, 2016

Chipping away at EHR roadblocks: What's working, what's not?

Until EHR systems become cheaper and easier to use, many individual providers may hold off investing in them.

By Meg Bryant • April 28, 2016

New catheter detects superbugs

Researchers in the U.K. have developed a new catheter that changes the color of urine when superbugs are present. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 28, 2016

White House unveils major effort in health career opportunities

The Health Careers Pathways Initiative is being spearheaded by 50 private organizations.

By Meg Bryant • April 27, 2016

Harvard to launch health and happiness research center

The Lee Kum Kee family donated $21 million to study the link between happiness and health at Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 26, 2016

Google Glass startup gets $17M boost from TriHealth, other investors

Augmedix is betting the device will gain traction among healthcare professionals to help physicians reduce charting time. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 26, 2016

Anti-aging study using Type 2 diabetes drug attracts seniors worldwide

In the quest to prolong life, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine are being bombarded by elderly volunteers for their upcoming anti-aging study. 

By Nina Flanagan • April 26, 2016

Leapfrog Group: Choosing the 'right' hospital could reduce avoidable death risk by 49.8%

An analysis of hospital patient safety scores showed approximately 206,021 deaths in the U.S. are avoidable every year.

By Ana Mulero • April 26, 2016

U.S. suicide rate highest in 30 years, CDC report shows

The agency found 13 out of every 100,000 Americans took their lives in 2014.

By Nina Flanagan • April 26, 2016

ACA benefits Hispanic health pros and other takeaways from the National Hispanic Medical Association's annual conference

With the Hispanic population projected to increase to 119 million by 2060, there is a need for healthcare providers to service the growing population.

By Ana Mulero • April 25, 2016

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

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

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

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

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