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Data overload: Doctors say patients come into office misinformed
Patients all too often read unreliable sources of medical information and assume the worst-case scenario.
How nurses rate daily job difficulty plays key role in patient care
Yelp reviews reveal strengths and weaknesses of emergency departments and urgent care
Yelp reviews could help bridge a knowledge gap, and also help providers hone in on new focus areas to improve patient care, study says.
Hospital CIOs report lack of confidence about their financial data
Financial trust was high for about half of the CIOs surveyed, but most said they want to make changes, especially in how the data is accessed.
Healthcare will spend the most on R&D of any industry by 2020, says PwC
Healthcare cost variations between regions attributed to price, usage
Colorado has the highest prices in the six regions studied, while Maryland came in well below the average.
Losing patients to other providers can cost some healthcare facilities up to 10 percent of their revenue
Healthcare providers concerned, unsure how to address CMS price transparency final rule
There is growing concern about how much value the rule really provides for patients and the potential perception problem it creates for hospitals.
Why branding in healthcare is more important than ever, and how to connect with consumers
A simple message, buy-in from leadership and stakeholders, and respect for the consumer are all components of a successful brand strategy.
Implications of the repeal of the individual mandate on uncompensated care audits — and what to do
With the mandate repealed, and DSH dollars unchanged, competition for that money is going to be fierce, experts predict.
