Close contact between healthcare workers and patients promotes spread of S. Aureas

The study used electronic devices to collect data on close proximity interactions.

By Julie Henry • March 23, 2015

Why women in healthcare get paid less

New Census data revealed that the wages of female physicians and surgeons accounted for just 69% of men's earnings in 2013. 

By Katie Bo Williams • March 18, 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

Top 3 causes of physician burnout–and how technology can help

When asked what caused him to experience burnout, one physician laughed and asked, "Where do I start?"

March 17, 2015

BCBS of MA to expand use of global budgets to PPOs

Many providers believe the move may end up costing them and are hesitant to commit. 

By Julie Henry • March 16, 2015

Survey: Few providers collect up-front

...despite the fact that 85% recognize that patients' financial responsibility is on the rise. 

March 5, 2015

Why the use of temporary physicians is on the rise

More and more physicians are choosing locum tenens work as a career path. How will this impact the physician shortage? 

By Julie Henry • March 5, 2015

Multiple blood tests can do more harm than good

Reducing the frequency of unnecessary blood draws can create significant cost savings for hospitals. 

By Julie Henry • March 4, 2015

CDC links C. diff infections to doctors' and dentists' offices

Treating C. difficile adds an estimated $4.8 billion a year to US healthcare costs.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 27, 2015

Are physician practices up-to-date on HIPAA compliance?

A new survey suggests "not so much." 

By Julie Henry • Feb. 23, 2015

MGMA announces new president and CEO

As a speaker, author and CMO, Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright brings a varied background to the MGMA.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 23, 2015

Can physician-led ACOs keep physicians independent?

The new partnership between the Texas Medical Association and BCBS has been widely misreported as an ACO but in fact has a much broader scope. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 19, 2015

First new MCAT in 24 years debuts in April

The new test delves into the areas of behavioral and social sciences in addition to the usual biology, physics and chemistry sections.

Feb. 18, 2015

5 common hospital practices you think help but don't

Some protocols have a reputation for cutting costs and improving outcomes that they may not deserve. 

By Julie Henry • Feb. 18, 2015

HIEs used to study homeless patients' healthcare use

Mount Sinai researchers hope to reduce excess healthcare services usage by homeless patients

Feb. 17, 2015

Top 10 EHR vendors in physician offices

What vendor is a giant in the inpatient market and way down the list in the practice setting?

By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 17, 2015

Study: ICD-10 transition cost per practice under $10K

"Our members reported actual data on expenses to date and costs still remaining," said the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management director. 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 12, 2015

Survey: Value-based Medicare crowds out specialists

One physician claims that doing away with fee-for-service will make physicians "clock-watching salarymen." 

Feb. 4, 2015

Could 'healthcare sharing ministries' scale up?

State regulators are raising concerns that member-based ministries are skirting regulations. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 4, 2015

Whole Foods may open retail clinic chain

Because nothing goes better with a pre-made kale salad than a wellness clinic.

By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 3, 2015

Should providers charge patients for portal access?

Will asking patients to pay for portal use turn them off, or does it make sense for them to share in the cost burden?

By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 2, 2015

Surgical checklists might not improve safety after all

But why didn't checklists nudge the outcomes needle?

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015

7 signs it's time to break up with your EHR

Change is hard and expensive. How can practices know when it's necessary? 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015

Study: Antimicrobial wipes don't reduce HAIs

The new study reveals an easy way for hospitals to cut some costs. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 23, 2015

CRE on dirty scopes kills 11 at Seattle hospital

Will the device be recalled by the FDA?

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 23, 2015

Study: EHRs make little difference in coordinating care

Despite the fact that more than 70% of US physicians use EHRs, nearly half don't receive the patient information they need.

Jan. 21, 2015