Operations
A 160-bed new hospital is one of multiple projects involving either new construction or expansion of an existing facility.
According to HFMA, 50 percent of American hospitals are now charging upfront fees for non-emergency visits to the emergency room.
The insurer said enrollment grew by nearly 1 million people, split evenly between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement coverage.
Kaiser Permanente's Santa Rosa hospital remained closed with local reports citing smoke damage.
Though the Deloitte and HFMA report says things settle down after that initial "breaking in" period.
The technology is helping facility operators provide faster, more personalized service
Patients treated at top-rated hospitals had a lower risk of death, complications.
Anthem Technology Center will create new capabilities to enhance the consumer healthcare experience, help improve quality and lower healthcare costs, insurer says.
State said it had decided what each hospital would receive based on need, but many public hospitals will get less than they asked for.
Quality caregivers can dictate whether a patient has a good or bad experience at your hospital, which drives down costs.