AHIMA debuts ICD-10 code checking service

The healthcare organization will help answer coding questions beginning Oct. 12. For a price.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 25, 2015

Health systems project increase in capital spending

Stability surrounding the ACA is one factor driving the trend, reports Fitch Ratings.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 25, 2015

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Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Vendor leaves unprotected health records of 1.5 million online

The data were accessed only by the single IT professional who found it.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 25, 2015

Survey finds 75% of physicians used EHRs in 2014

ONC analysis shows physicians using EHRs 4% more in 2014 than 2013. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015

Feds announce plan for 1M-record EHR database

The database will be open to patients and providers, including a wide range of study results. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015

IOM: Patients likely to receive at least one diagnostic error in lifetime

An estimated 5% of American adults seeking outpatient care experience a diagnostic error. 

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015

UK report: 32% of those born in 2015 will develop dementia

Report emphasizes need for more Alzheimer's funding.  

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 22, 2015

Survey shows U.S. obesity rates hold strong

Adult obesity rates stayed the same in 2014 in most states. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 22, 2015

VA to consolidate 1,000 websites into one portal

The new central hub, Vets.gov, will streamline access to various services. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015

NIMH director heads to Alphabet

The director of the National Institute of Mental Health to join the life sciences team. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015

Questions surround payer impact of transgender care

Will coverage utlimately prove cost-effective?

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 16, 2015

Healthcare workplace violence efforts should be improved

In one example of action, the American Nursing Association has announced a zero-tolerance policy towards violence. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 16, 2015

Study: ACA key to rise in chronic disease diagnosis

People with health insurance are more likely to be diagnosed with chronic conditions than the uninsured. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 15, 2015

In 2014, hospital discharges took a dive

Modern Healthcare analysis finds U.S. patient discharges dropped about 8% from 2013 to 2014.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 14, 2015

Is rebranding worth the investment?

While not without risks, a powerful brand can help hospitals to achieve a greater return on their other investments. 

By Julie Henry • Sept. 14, 2015

CIOs pressed to realize value from EHRs

Optimization is hot as the majority of health IT leaders have yet to see EHRs improve productivity.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 14, 2015

HIMSS Analytics releases 2015 telemedicine study

A new survey provides insight into the five-year outlook for telemedicine usage.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 14, 2015

Federal-sponsored study results promote intensive blood pressure management

National Institutes of Health shut down study interventions early to disseminate preliminary findings.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 11, 2015

Partners, Health Catalyst invest in population health

The two aim to jointly commercialize technology for care management and improve outcomes.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 11, 2015

Maryland Hospital Association fights ER opioid abuse

State healthcare leaders aim to turn the tide on deaths from opioid misuse.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 11, 2015

ACP: Docs should have direct patient-physician contact before telemedicine consult

American College of Physicians urges doctors to use judgement for when remote care is appropriate. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 10, 2015

Survey: Employers adding worksite clinics amid cost concerns

Almost 85% of respondents viewed their clinic as a success. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 10, 2015

Epic, athenahealth only vendors to gain EHR market share with no losses in 2014

KLAS report finds three EHR vendors showed growth last year. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 9, 2015

Survey shows physicians need more leadership training

Less than half of survey respondents said their organization has a formal physician leadership training program. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 8, 2015

HCA growth strategy bucks industry trends

The company plans to expand, but not through acquisitions.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 4, 2015