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Hospitalizations for homeless individuals are on the rise, driven by mental illness, substance abuse
Homeless adults were more often white, male, around 46 years old, and either uninsured or insured by Medicaid.
Average outpatient visit in U.S. approaching $500, study finds
Between 1990 and 2016, inpatient admissions globally increased by more than two-thirds, while outpatient visits increased by more than half.
Small percentage of uninsured patients generate most of hospitals’ self-pay revenue
Veterans’ Affairs hospitals show quality equal to or greater than their private sector counterparts, data shows
The analysis found that VA hospitals were likely to provide the best care in a local healthcare market and rarely provided the worst care in local markets.
With regulatory barriers falling, AI will see more clinical adoption in 2019
AI is on the verge of being de-risked, so the market is poised to flourish as caregivers look to ramp up their patient care efforts.
Nurses struggle with burnout, harassment and mental health issues, study finds
The nursing shortage has negatively affected workloads for 88 percent of nurses in 2018, up significantly from 62 percent in 2016.
Social determinants of health pose challenges for most Americans, survey shows
What does expanded Medicaid mean for enrollees’ health? A lot
Why healthcare revenue cycle careers are heating up for millennials
About two-thirds of millennials in revenue cycle jobs are satisfied with their roles, though many said they would consider other career opportunities.
As many as 1 in 6 healthcare workers are immigrants, JAMA shows
Employment in the healthcare industry is expected to grow about 18 percent over the next eight years, and foreign-born workers will likely help fill the gap.
