Medical Groups: Page 97
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Deep Dive
Spotlight is on mental health after Robin Williams' death
60% of mentally ill adults received no mental health services in the previous year.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 13, 2014 -
WHO: Use experimental treatments on Ebola patients
"In the special circumstances of this outbreak, it is ethical to offer unregistered interventions as potential treatments or prevention," said WHO assistant director general Marie-Paule Kieny.
By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 12, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Population health tool predicted Ebola outbreak
Are online tools accurate enough to be used for population health analysis in the U.S.?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 11, 2014 -
How far off are drones in the delivery of rural care?
If Amazon thinks it can use drones to deliver purchases to consumers in 30 minutes or less, the potential for drone use in the healthcare landscape looks less pie-in-the-sky.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 11, 2014 -
Low-income diabetics more likely to suffer amputation
As Medicaid expands in many states across the country, what can providers expect in terms of patient population risk?
By Tammy Worth • Aug. 11, 2014 -
Wal-Mart expands primary care presence
The discount giant is stepping up its investment in healthcare, making what may be a truly disruptive play in the retail clinic space.
By Anne Zieger • Aug. 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Monday Primer: Are experimental drug polices for Ebola forthcoming?
Healthcare Dive's editor gives you a head start on the news. What's coming up in the week ahead?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 11, 2014 -
California university will fast track primary care med students
It's the latest salvo in the debate over fast-tracking med students to combat the primary care doctor shortage.
By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 8, 2014 -
CVS partners with 4 large providers
The partnership will integrate the providers' EMRs with systems at CVS' MinuteClinics.
By Anne Zieger • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Admitting a patient: What does it cost hospitals?
Price variation across the country has come under increased scrutiny. But how does the expense to hospitals of admitting a patient vary from state to state?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 6, 2014 -
CMS will no longer disclose some hospital errors
Consumers who want to find out if a hospital has a track record of leaving foreign objects in body cavities are out of luck.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Health plan giants partner on groundbreaking HIE
Not only will this likely be the largest health information exchange in the country, but the deal is so unusual that it may be unparalleled in the history of HIEs.
By Anne Zieger • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Give the consumer some credit: Study shows patients price shop
Increased cost transparency for MRIs pushed 15% of patients to choose the cheaper alternative, prompting competitive pricing amongst providers and lowering costs overall.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 5, 2014 -
ER closures cause death rates to rise at nearby hospitals
How high is the risk for inpatients admitted through neighboring EDs?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 5, 2014 -
CHS settles whistleblower suit for $97M
The suit alleged that Community Health Systems habitually admitted patients who should have been treated on an outpatient basis in order to bill Medicare at the higher inpatient rates.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Nurses playing larger role in health IT
With nurses holding positions such as chief nursing information officer and chief information officer, how is the landscape of care delivery changing?
By Anne Zieger • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Active shooters and other violence: How hospitals should prepare
Says security management expert Bill Nesbitt, "I know what can happen when you don't do it right."
By Judy Packer-Tursman • Aug. 5, 2014 -
French hospital opens wine bar for terminally ill
The hospital will provide "medically-supervised tastings" to patients and their friends and families at its palliative care center.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Monday Primer: Premium hikes, house calls and hospital violence
Healthcare Dive's editor gives you a head start on the news. What's coming up in the week ahead?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The 15 largest nonprofit health systems
Who are the largest nonprofit health systems in America based on number of acute-care hospitals?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Atlanta hospital prepares for Ebola patient
How will the hospital handle the deadly disease?
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Ascension Health creates senior-care division
The move is expected to make Ascension Health the second-largest not-for-profit, long-term-care operator in the country.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014 -
Kaiser Permanente, Johns Hopkins begin quality collaboration
Because of who is involved, this strategic partnership could potentially have a huge impact on shifting healthcare delivery from volume to value.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014 -
Idaho health system to run medical group during antitrust appeal
St. Luke's now has the opportunity to demonstrate that its acquisition of Saltzer Medical Group is having a beneficial impact on care delivery.
By Anne Zieger • July 31, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Tougher to get in than Harvard: The $100M Texas hospital where everyone wants to work
The new 100-bed hospital isn't affiliated with a health system in any way—and its entrepreneurial, specialist-driven model is setting it apart in an incredibly competitive market.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014
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