A survey indicates that the privately insured are neglecting wellness opportunities and getting hurt financially when major medical events occur, particulary in high deductible plans.
A survey indicates that the privately insured are neglecting wellness opportunities and getting hurt financially when major medical events occur, particulary in high deductible plans.
The Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science at Indiana University School of Medicine is part of a growing movement to accelerate the rate of implementation of medical research.
The Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science at Indiana University School of Medicine is part of a growing movement to accelerate the rate of implementation of medical research.
An estimated 17.5 percent of newly licensed RNs leave their first nursing job within the first year and 33.5 percent leave within two years, researchers funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found.
An estimated 17.5 percent of newly licensed RNs leave their first nursing job within the first year and 33.5 percent leave within two years, researchers funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found.
The baby boom generation will deliver a blow to health care once its members start to retire in large numbers, but this provides an opportunity for new employment structures to take hold.
The baby boom generation will deliver a blow to health care once its members start to retire in large numbers, but this provides an opportunity for new employment structures to take hold.
Patient deductibles for employer-backed health insurance continued to ascend in 2014, according to this year's Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & Educational Trust Employer Health Benefits Survey.
Patient deductibles for employer-backed health insurance continued to ascend in 2014, according to this year's Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & Educational Trust Employer Health Benefits Survey.
Christus Santa Rosa Health System uses the results of a three-question daily survey to identify gaps in meeting patient needs in as close to real-time as possible, and in doing so improve its monthly HCAHPS results.
Christus Santa Rosa Health System uses the results of a three-question daily survey to identify gaps in meeting patient needs in as close to real-time as possible, and in doing so improve its monthly HCAHPS results.
Many hospitals are going to take a big hit to reimbursement down the line because of EHR meaningful use requirements that many insiders say are just too hard to meet in a compressed time frame.
Many hospitals are going to take a big hit to reimbursement down the line because of EHR meaningful use requirements that many insiders say are just too hard to meet in a compressed time frame.
Patty Upham, director of care transitions for FirstHealth of the Carolinas, describes in this video the system's multipronged approach to managing care when chronically ill patients leave the hospital.
Patty Upham, director of care transitions for FirstHealth of the Carolinas, describes in this video the system's multipronged approach to managing care when chronically ill patients leave the hospital.
Providence Health & Services launches a $150 million digital health care innovation venture capital fund, hoping to tap into the Pacific Northwest's thriving technology community.
Providence Health & Services launches a $150 million digital health care innovation venture capital fund, hoping to tap into the Pacific Northwest's thriving technology community.
John Turner, vice president of orthopaedics, and Lauren McDevitt, administrative director, for Bon Secours Richmond Health System, in a video interview, describe the system's positive experience with bundled payments for total joint replacement.
John Turner, vice president of orthopaedics, and Lauren McDevitt, administrative director, for Bon Secours Richmond Health System, in a video interview, describe the system's positive experience with bundled payments for total joint replacement.
A new report from the Brookings Institution highlights the importance of non-bachelor's degree-educated workers in reform.A new report from the Brookings Institution highlights the importance of non-bachelor's degree-educated workers in reform.
A new report from the Brookings Institution highlights the importance of non-bachelor's degree-educated workers in reform.A new report from the Brookings Institution highlights the importance of non-bachelor's degree-educated workers in reform.
Health care is the leading employer in a majority of U.S. states, and has been so since 2009 when a recession pummeled manufacturing and retail, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health care is the leading employer in a majority of U.S. states, and has been so since 2009 when a recession pummeled manufacturing and retail, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospital and health system chief financial officers are in for a slew of new and changed responsibilities as a result of the health care industry's evolving care and reimbursement model.
Hospital and health system chief financial officers are in for a slew of new and changed responsibilities as a result of the health care industry's evolving care and reimbursement model.
Progress is occurring in conservation and waste reduction, but the green movement could be quicker in health care, especially considering the financial benefits.
Progress is occurring in conservation and waste reduction, but the green movement could be quicker in health care, especially considering the financial benefits.
Webinar presenters outline how flexibility, planning and a new way of approaching things are key to the success of a hospital or health system's financial strategy.
Webinar presenters outline how flexibility, planning and a new way of approaching things are key to the success of a hospital or health system's financial strategy.