Richard Pizzi

The U.S. healthcare sector continued to expand even as the rest of the economy struggled, with employment increasing in May by approximately 17,400 positions.

Healthcare salaries are increasing - at least for many of the most in-demand positions in the industry.

Two suburban Chicago healthcare providers are developing what they call a “ground-breaking” joint venture to improve quality care in the region.

"Reform" of the U.S. healthcare system can mean a myriad of things, all of which have been discussed and debated ad nauseum over the past two years - before, during and after passage of the Affordable Care Act.

Too many admissions at a hospital at one time can put patients at risk, but a new study suggests that "controlled entry" of patients can reduce variations in occupancy rates and boost patient safety.

Overall U.S. healthcare prices increased marginally from March 2011 to April 2011, rising 0.1 percent, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare payment rates under the IRF Prospective Payment System (PPS) by a projected 1.5 percent in fiscal year 2012 - an estimated $120 million nationwide.

The Iowa Health System, a seven-hospital system based in Des Moines, Iowa, and Methodist Health Services of Peoria, Ill., have entered into a non-binding letter of intent to explore a strategic partnership.

The results of a recent study indicate that a one-hour reduction in the average emergency department boarding time could result in millions of additional dollars per year in revenue for hospitals.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued its proposed update for Medicare payment policies and rates for hospitals in fiscal year 2012, and as always, its not great news for providers.