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

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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

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

Survey: Patients expect providers to interact digitally

Increasingly, consumers consider the convenience of the digital tools a provider offers when selecting a doctor. 

Jan. 21, 2015

Scrubs worn outside hospitals eyed for ick factor

Does your health organization need to reconsider its scrub policies?

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2015

Non-sterile saline enters hospital supply chain, sickens 40

Numerous medical facilities didn't notice they had been shipped a non-sterile training product—would yours?

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 16, 2015

One in three retail clinics are in malls, shopping centers

How can these clinics, including those operated by hospitals, best compete in the primary-care marketplace?

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 13, 2015

Why physicians are increasingly drawn to clinical apps

Two-thirds of physicians report using a mobile app on the job, although finding the right one can involve sifting through dozens of peer recommendations. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 12, 2015

Some colleges say more men are entering nursing programs

The national average of male nurses is 5%, but there is some evidence that this might be rising. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 12, 2015

The first groundbreaking antibiotic in 25 years may literally come out of the ground

This new drug could be a game-changer for antibiotic-resistant infections. 

By Nicole Gray • Jan. 8, 2015

EHR confidentiality: An 'emerging issue'

Why practices should consider system confidentiality when handling information for adolescents. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 8, 2015

Shooter kills doctor at Texas VA hospital

Incidents of hospital violence raise questions about the role of the physician as it relates to gun control.

Jan. 7, 2015

The 7 weirdest things that happened in healthcare in 2014

Some of the strangest, most surprising and most unusual healthcare news from 2014. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 31, 2014

CMS releases ICD-10 testing results

The percentage of claims accepted grew to 87% by the end of the test, despite deliberately-included errors in the codes, put there to see if CMS would catch them.

Dec. 26, 2014