How Toyota has helped hospitals improve patient care

The carmaker's lean production system principles are being adopted by some hospitals.

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 6, 2015

AMA accepts the (nearly) inevitable, prepares for ICD-10

It joins CMS in efforts to ease the coding transition. 

By Nina Flanagan • Aug. 5, 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

Medicare records show growth in care roles of non-physicians

Federal data reveals non-physician caregivers billed for a wide range of procedures, including surgery, in 2013.

By Nina Flanagan • July 30, 2015

AMA task force to focus on reducing opioid abuse in US

The Group is committed to long-term comprehensive program to end US opioid abuse.

By Nina Flanagan • July 30, 2015

Are hospitals investing enough time, manpower in social media?

A study looks at Ohio hospitals' social media efforts and strategies over past three years and raises some interesting questions.

By Nina Flanagan • July 30, 2015

Athenahealth CEO: healthcare Internet here in five years

More than half of all hospitals now use EHRs, according to data from ONC. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 29, 2015

Geriatric medicine network to add new Orlando clinics

The growth comes in an area with America's largest concentration of seniors.

By Julie Henry • July 29, 2015

Remote training program for clinicians gets $14M boost

The money is to be used to extend Project ECHO to federally qualified health centers nationwide.

By Julie Henry • July 22, 2015

Survey: Over a third of healthcare professionals expect to change jobs this year

Results suggest that pay trumps loyalty.

By Heather Caspi • July 17, 2015

Hospitals invest in specialty ERs for seniors

ERs that cater to seniors can carry a price tag of anywhere from $150,000 to $3.2 million.

By Nina Flanagan • July 16, 2015

Nearly half of consumers with a chronic condition discovered via wellness program

Three out of four healthcare dollars are spent on people with one or more chronic condition—but many are believed to be going undiagnosed.

By Heather Caspi • July 15, 2015

Are doctors ordering fewer preventive services for women on Medicaid?

...or are the resuts of a new Urban Institute study skewed?

By Julie Henry • July 9, 2015

HealthSouth joins forces with St. John to provide rehab care

The two hospital operators will work together to operate the existent 40-bed Bernsen Rehabilitation Center and build a new freestanding facility. 

By Heather Caspi • July 1, 2015

Open Payments: Docs got $6.5B from drug/device industries in 2014

Payments cover everything from product development, to R&D, to dinner speakers and various types of consulting.

By Nicole Gray • July 1, 2015

SEI Healthcare plans major expansion

The in-home provider intends to capitalize on the growing number of U.S. seniors. 

By Julie Henry • July 1, 2015

Dove Healthcare to run several Mayo nursing homes and assisted living facilities

The changeover is a licence transfer as opposed to a purchase. What does this mean for Dove's profile?

By Heather Caspi • June 26, 2015

75% of RI physicians not using state's HIE

The exchange initially received over $25 million in federal funding, followed by millions in state funds. 

By Nina Flanagan • June 25, 2015

More Americans now obese rather than just overweight, study says

The increasing rate of obesity is directly connected to increasing medical costs, study authors say. 

By Heather Caspi • June 24, 2015

5 strategies for branding (or rebranding) your medical practice

Brand is made up of everything patients hear, see or experience in association with a practice. How can practices build a strong brand for their businesses?

By Julie Henry • June 18, 2015

How providers and payers can bridge the disease management gap to cut costs

How can organizations work together to more effectively manage chronic conditions?

By Julie Henry • June 15, 2015

Largest concierge medicine group in U.S. sued for alleged anticompetitive behavior

SignatureMD claims MDVIP uses non-compete clauses and termination fees of up to $1 million to keep physicians locked in their system.

By Heather Caspi • June 15, 2015

AMA gets new president, president-elect

Newly-inaugurated Steven Stack, MD is the youngest AMA president in the past 160 years.

By Julie Henry • June 10, 2015

Is the gender wage gap in healthcare getting worse?

Healthcare Dive takes a look at what the data has to say about the causes and changes in the healthcare pay gap.

By Katie Bo Williams • June 3, 2015

Open Payments analysis links top Medicare prescribers to pharma fees

Dr. Steven Nissen, cardiovascular chair at the Cleveland Clinic, described it as "an enormous problem."

By Nina Flanagan • May 28, 2015

Second opinions may not equal better outcomes, studies show

When opinions differ, how can patients be sure which one is correct? Are they a waste of money or a good opportunity to collaborate on care decisions?

By Julie Henry • May 27, 2015