Articles by Matt O'Connor

A new platform from the transportation giant has shown early promise at Mercy Health System in creating a cheaper, patient-centered way to transport patients.

Public health system partners locally to turn underused land into housing for patients in need

Plus, superbugs become an international priority; big pharma sinks even lower, and more in this week's roundup of health care news

The nation's largest Catholic health system aims to make finding proper care easier for patients.

Health care leaders outline why health equity is vitally important, in sessions at Joint Commission-American Hospital Association forum

Plus, Ohio-area medical center starts program to address social needs, and how a woman with neurological development issues experienced color, in this week's health care news.

The former CMS leader says empty beds should carry more value than full beds, at the SHSMD Connections conference.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has connected patients to specialists across rural Mississippi thanks to their robust telehealth strategy.

Plus, HHS commits $53M to fight opioid epidemic, and the debate over what's worn in the surgical department in this week's roundup of health care news.

Discharge-focused heart clinic at University of Virginia Health System reduced readmission rates and dropped costs for those enrolled.

In a preview of the Health Equity Forum, H&HN spoke with Tomás León, president and CEO of the Institute for Diversity in Health Management.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services site-neutral rule proposal would create concerns for providers under federal fraud and abuse laws, says AHA.

Johns Hopkins debuts multidisciplinary Zika virus center; other hospitals open specialty clinics to learn about the virus.

A checklist from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines what providers need to know when preparing for patients with possible Zika infection.

The health system adopts expanded view of what constitutes a hospital visit, says Rishi Sikka, M.D., senior vice president of clinical operations.

Plus, the much anticipated-arrival of facial hair plugs, and NYC street team brings care to the homeless

Tanner Health System focuses on patient fitness for better community health.

Bon Secours Hampton Roads partners to help coastal neighborhood in need

Also in this week's roundup of health care news: the most autism-friendly city in the world

Hank Capps, M.D., COO of Medical Group at Novant Health, Charlotte, NC, spoke with H&HN about approaching virtual care as another venue of care and building technology around patients first.