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Summa Health begins bridging its financial gap
Following a multimillion-dollar operating loss in 2017, Summa Health in the first half of this year managed to achieve a $43 million turnaround of its finances and is back in the black.
Daily aspirin use in older adults can spark adverse outcomes
The results from a new clinical trial raise more doubts about the daily use of aspirin to prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease.
Data Points: CMS’ quality improvement organizations had far reach in 2017
In 2017, the CMS’ quality improvement organizations reported progress on a number of fronts in improving care for Medicare beneficiaries.
MIT researchers create ‘in-body GPS’ with medical applications
MIT researchers are working on a way to target medical treatment with an ‘in-body GPS.’
Commentary: Apply Roosevelt’s wisdom to healthcare improvement
Mission Health’s approach to driving continuous improvement is best captured by paraphrasing the words of President Theodore Roosevelt: Real progress is won by people who take the next step, not those who theorize about the 200th.
#MeToo era highlights importance of emergency CEO succession plans
Healthcare’s C-suite hasn’t seen quite as many #MeToo departures as other industries, but experts say today’s environment highlights the need for emergency CEO succession plans.
CEO Power Panel: Health systems focus on patient-centered care as consumerism takes hold
Health systems have started to re-evaluate how they engage and interact with patients in their care as consumer expectations increasingly demand more personalized and less fragmented healthcare experiences.
One-on-one EHR training improves physician satisfaction, saves time
UC Davis Health in February launched the Physician Efficiency Program, which provides hands-on training to doctors to improve their understanding and experience with the system’s electronic health record.
Some startup insurers are ditching the deductible
Two health insurance startups that are ditching high-deductible plans in favor of straightforward copays illustrate a growing sentiment that having patients pay more out of pocket won’t tame rising healthcare costs and could harm patients’ health.
Week Ahead: Pumpkin spice latte with your ONC data-blocking rule?
The ONC is expected to release its long-awaited rule on data blocking in the fall. While fall doesn’t officially begin until Sept. 22, could this still be the week?
