Jeff Lagasse
Health systems continued either pouring money into their facilities or expanding presence and scope of services last month, according to HIMSS Analytics.
More than half of physicians say they're contemplating retirement in a few years -- including an alarming number of those younger than 50.
The penalties for some facilities will be as much as 3 percent, the maximum allowed under federal law, which can translate into tens of thousands in lost revenue.
About 90 percent of New York hospitals will be penalized next year, and while that number is high, it's down 3 percent from 2018.
Medical school and residency programs have an untapped opportunity to educate clinicians about using AI in patient care.
There is still a demand for voice and regular mail as communication methods, but that demand is shrinking.
EHN knew it has to get a better handle on disparate EHR systems, bringing data together in ways that were actionable.
Hospitals and health systems should adopt better strategies to ensure physicians and nurses don't shift pills to the black market.
Labor and wage pressures for experienced staff will likely continue, while the shift to at-risk contracting will be an exacerbating factor.
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems is the latest hospital to rename itself to keep pace with changes, digital health and otherwise, reshaping the industry.