Medical Groups: Page 89
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GAO: VA medical errors up, investigations down
The VA is unsure of the reason for such a decline.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 2, 2015 -
Survey compares, contrasts healthcare use by boomers, millennials
Millennials are more likely to tell friends about healthcare experiences, the survey indicates.
By Randy Lilleston • Sept. 2, 2015 -
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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Study suggests population health advancing healthcare collaboration
American Hospital Assocation survey finds majority of hospitals pursuing population health efforts are working with others.
By Heather Caspi • Aug. 31, 2015 -
North Shore-LIJ in NY posts patient reviews online
The New York integrated health system spent two years preparing its ratings site to improve transparency.
By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015 -
Obesity prompts new trends in patient rooms
With increasing care required for the bariatric population, hospitals are implementing better accommodations.
By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015 -
Study: Graveyard shifts don't hurt next-day surgeries
While reassuring, the findings go against conclusions of previous research.
By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015 -
Nevada Health CO-OP becomes 4th health co-op to fail
The failure follows those in Louisiana and Iowa this year, and Vermont in 2013.
By Heather Caspi • Aug. 28, 2015 -
In New Orleans, a primary care network arises from Katrina's aftermath
The famous Charity Hospital closed after the hurricane a decade ago, but clinics have made primary care more accessible for the city's poor.
By Randy Lilleston • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Carolinas HealthCare to beef up psych residency program with $3M gift
The gift from the Leon Levine Foundation will be used to create a four-year residency program in efforts to bolster mental healthcare services in the area.
By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Stanford program targets doctor burnout
The "time bank" takes care of some personal errands for doctors so their already limited free time is less stressed.
By Randy Lilleston • Aug. 25, 2015 -
DaVita scoops up Renal Ventures for $415M
The move adds 36 more facilities to the dialysis giant.
By Randy Lilleston • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Seattle-based health services group cuts outpatient prices 35%
Swedish Health Services attributes price cuts to internal cost savings, layoffs and eliminating its home healthcare business.
By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Analysis could spark debate over early-stage breast cancer treatment
The analysis, published in JAMA Oncology, raises strong questions about the use of masectomies or lumpectomies for women with Stage 0 breast cancer.
By Randy Lilleston • Aug. 20, 2015 -
EHR incentive program draws fewer doctors in 2014
Office-based physicians meeting program requirements dropped 12% last year compared to 2013.
By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Getting prices for healthcare services is no simple task, study shows
Massachusetts medical offices clammed up when asked about costs.
By Julie Henry • Aug. 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The 16 most absurd ICD-10 codes
Behold, the 16 weirdest codes with a little advice from Healthcare Dive on how to handle these cases should they come into your ER.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 15, 2015 -
Partners HealthCare enters urgent care market
Though late to the game, Partners plans to enter with as many as 12 new facilities.
By Heather Caspi • Aug. 14, 2015 -
Community Health Systems files suit after failed acquisition
CHS claims St. Francis Hospital hid legal and regulatory issues from potential buyers.
By Heather Caspi • Aug. 14, 2015 -
266 new community health centers to get ACA funding
Obamacare will spend $169 million to open new nonprofit health centers.
By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Will new scorecards cause doctors to drop Medicare patients?
A survey shows mixed results.
By Julie Henry • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Startups reviving doctor house calls
They are providing in-person visits for non-emergency medical care.
By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Study: Big discrepancies between pharmacy claims data and provider medication list
The obvious question: where did the drugs go?
By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Deep Dive
More physicians leaving independent practices
A new survey points to reimbursement and overhead costs as the biggest reasons.
By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
CDC: Healthcare facilities need better cooperation in drug-resistant germ fight
That action alone could save 37,000 lives over five years, the agency claims.
By Randy Lilleston • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Banned providers still participating in Medicaid programs
A new report says hundreds of banned Medicaid providers from one state can participate in another state's program.
By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 6, 2015