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Indian River Medical Center of Florida to join Cleveland Clinic Health System
The boards governing Indian River Medical Center, of Vero Beach, Fla., have approved a series of agreements for the county hospital to join the Cleveland Clinic health system.
Indian River Medical Center of Florida to join Cleveland Clinic Health System
The boards governing Indian River Medical Center, of Vero Beach, Fla., have approved a series of agreements for the county hospital to join the Cleveland Clinic health system.
NYC Health & Hospitals rolls out plan to curb outpatient care losses
New York City’s massive public health system has announced a broader strategy to secure its outpatient business and revenue in the face of ongoing financial woes.
Sexual assault, harassment can lead to long-term health problems for women
Women who report they have been sexually assaulted are nearly three times as likely to experience signs of depression and are twice as likely to have elevated levels of anxiety than their peers, according to a new study.
Patient matching effort needs standards and smartphones
Both Pew and the Joint Commission released reports on patient matching and patient identification. The problem persists. If it’s solved, it could help boost interoperability.
Cerner gathers 24 businesses to help guide VA EHR implementation
The businesses will offer insight as Cerner works to implement the VA’s new electronic health record. Cerner and the VA are working to make sure the EHR is “fully interoperable.”
Workers shoulder a growing share of healthcare costs
Job-based insurance premiums rose modestly this year, continuing a yearslong stretch of relatively low premium increases. But there’s a trade-off: Average annual deductibles have risen.
Humana, Heritage partner on Medicare Advantage value-based care
Humana and Heritage Provider Network on Wednesday unveiled a new value-based agreement that will bring the physician-led care organization into Humana’s Medicare Advantage network.
Losing UnitedHealth contract could cut into Envision’s revenue
UnitedHealth Group represents up to a quarter of Envision Healthcare’s annual commercial revenue. That means the heat is on for Envision to keep the health insurance giant in network, even as it threatens to take the provider out of network.
Providers are going digital to meet increased demand
Healthcare providers should invest in digital tools that enhance the patient-provider relationship, according to an Ernst & Young survey.
