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Rhode Island nurse strike causing influx of patients to other area hospitals
Hospital staff report safe conditions, but it remains unclear when the strike will end and what happens next.
Lyft, Hitch Health pilot cuts no-shows at Hennepin Health clinic by more than 20%
Automated software offered rides to patients from Lyft showing notable no-show reduction, contradicting previous study, companies say.
Why creating better patient experience in NICU is a smart move for hospital pocketbooks
High-performing NICUs have eight critical factors in common, say researchers, and quality collaboratives have played a part in their improvement.
MGMA outlines 3 key components of opioid prescribing policies
Communication, technology and referral management will drive success in combating opioid abuse, the Medical Group Management Association says.
CMS Administrator Seema Verma names new leadership team to lead value-based transformation
HHS Secretary Azar says the new hires will help CMS advance value-based care and consumer choice.
Advice for struggling hospitals: Use financial distress forecasting to avoid closing down
Understanding the root causes of financial hardship enables hospital executives to best pick which areas to improve first.
American Well’s telehealth service now available to Anthem members with Galaxy phones
CMS reopens comment period for Kentucky’s Medicaid expansion waiver for work requirements
Medicaid expansion boosts employment for people with disabilities, study finds
The trend has broad policy implications as many states consider work requirements for Medicaid eligibility.
Health insurers in Connecticut submit lower premium rates than last year
Rising medical costs continue to be the key driver of health insurance premium increases, insurance commissioner says.
