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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 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
5 ways providers can deliver better care to LGBT consumers
"Discrimination and mistreatment have contributed to a long-standing distrust of the healthcare system by many in the LGBT community and have affected their health in profound ways," says The Joint Commission.
By Julie Henry • May 21, 2015 -
Most advanced HIE in Texas to merge with Dallas exchange
Healthcare Access San Antonio already covers 1.5 million patients through 90% of area hospitals and physicians.
By Nina Flanagan • May 14, 2015 -
Mayo Clinic proposes new specialty campus to employ 3,800
The provider already has a clinic in Onalaska, WI, but it would be dwarfed by the new development.
By Heather Caspi • May 8, 2015 -
Washington takes No. 1 ranking for nurses; Louisiana last
Washington moved up to the top ranking to replace Oregon, which slid to No. 15.
By Nina Flanagan • May 7, 2015 -
HHS announces $101M for new community health centers
The funding will establish 164 new facilities in 33 states.
By Nina Flanagan • May 7, 2015