Kelsey Brimmer
In 2010, five hospitals in New York City implemented a communication-and-resolution program in general surgery. Its intent was to improve the nature of hospital discussions of medical errors with patients.
Hospitals in the state of Maine are bracing for an uncertain future in 2014. Maine is one of 23 states not planning on expanding Medicaid this year.
Ten years ago, executives at MaineGeneral Health, a rural healthcare system consisting of several acute care hospitals, physician practices, outpatient facilities and homecare services in central Maine, knew they had a decision to make regarding two of their facilities: they could upgrade their buildings or start from scratch.
How do the credit ratings agencies determine hospitals' ratings? And what are the differences between hospitals receiving high ratings and those receiving low? Healthcare Finance News talked to some ratings experts to get the inside scoop.
Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay the United States $5.475 million to resolve allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act by paying improper kickbacks to induce doctors to use some of its products.
When 14 New Jersey hospitals took part in an initiative to improve overall efficiency in their operating rooms and emergency departments, they didn't expect to boost revenues and cut costs. But that's what happened.
The new budget deal passed by lawmakers last week doesn't restore funding to various government discretionary programs that support social services - such as healthcare programs for the homeless. And that's likely to lead to higher healthcare spending and increased charity care at hospitals.
Northern Michigan's Munson Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan are venturing into the developing world of new payment models by launching a value-based hospital reimbursement agreement.
LifePoint Hospitals, headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., acquires the struggling Bell Hospital and forms a joint venture with Portage Health.
All healthcare providers worry about attracting and retaining good employees. Fred Morgeson, a professor of management, offers healthcare employers five tips for successful hiring and employee retention.