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

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

By Healthcare Dive staff

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

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

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

Survey: Employers adding worksite clinics amid cost concerns

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

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 10, 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

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

Increasing age, weight spur US knee replacement market to $4B

Both demand and price have been going up for the popular procedure.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 4, 2015

HCA growth strategy bucks industry trends

The company plans to expand, but not through acquisitions.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 4, 2015

World's largest public stem-cell bank opens in CA

The bank is collecting tissue samples from up to 3,000 volunteers.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 4, 2015

Survey: Majority of physicians not satisfied with EHR systems

Overall satisfaction has been declining since 2010. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 3, 2015

Salesforce launches Health Cloud, prep 'post-EHR world'

Salesforce's "patient relationship management" tools differ from EHR systems. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 3, 2015

EMR hacking costing healthcare industry $50B

There have been at least 19 healthcare data breaches since July. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 3, 2015

Vermont becomes 50th state to legalize e-prescribing of controlled substances

Pharmacies were the first to adopt the practice, with prescribers and EHR vendors lagging behind. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 3, 2015

Home health technology market to hit $13.7B by 2020

A new report says home health technology is effective in cutting healthcare costs. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 3, 2015

Report: wearable demand drops in 2015

Wearable devices peaked in January with demand four times higher than in the previous year. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 3, 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

ASCO updates policy guidance on cancer screenings using gene tests

The guidance is intended to help patients and providers best choose treatment options.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 2, 2015