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By Jeff Lagasse | 02:12 pm | December 06, 2018
The downcast outlook is due largely to ongoing operational weaknesses, which have evolved into a fundamental shift in the sector.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:32 pm | December 05, 2018
Despite an increase in usage, telehealth visits for substance use disorder represented just 1.4 percent of telehealth visits for any health condition.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:05 am | December 05, 2018
The spike in physician jobs is outpacing the strong economy, and that means it's time for hospitals to prepare for even fewer doctors to choose from.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:31 pm | December 04, 2018
Blockchain technology is becoming more widespread, and early adopters will be in the best position to take advantage of its potential.
By Jeff Lagasse | 09:35 am | December 04, 2018
The first installment of our two-part series looks at many of the things that can, and commonly do, go wrong.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:19 pm | December 03, 2018
About a quarter of respondents thought mergers and acquisitions were threats to their health, and many place more trust in smaller practices.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:12 am | December 03, 2018
Thirty-day hospital readmission risk has become an important measure of the quality of hospital care, and is closely tied to reimbursement.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:11 pm | November 30, 2018
Mental illness and substance use disorder are still the main driver of acute hospitalizations among homeless adults.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:27 pm | November 29, 2018
At issue were infection control violations, which the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services described as "significant."
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:53 am | November 29, 2018
The readmission rates of top performing facilities were similar to, and in some cases greater than, the rates posted by unranked hospitals.