The total costs of care for the first 30 days after hospitalization were lower at major teaching hospitals.
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New computer analytics may solve the hospital readmission puzzle, study suggests
Readmissions occur for almost 20 percent of patients hospitalized in the U.S. and are associated with patient harm and expenses.
Health organizations are embracing emerging technologies, but have to do more amidst changing consumer expectations
Consumer and employee expectations are changing, requiring continued investment in technology from health leaders.
CMS seeks input on Patients over Paperwork initiative to reduce red tape and to lower costs
Regulatory reform is estimated to save the healthcare system an estimated 40 million hours and $5.7 billion from 2019 through 2021.
Partners HealthCare ending bid to acquire Care New England Health System
The Rhode Island governor has asked Lifespan, Care New England and Brown University to resume negotiations for an academic medical center.
Consumers and physicians say convenience must be the foundation of any health strategy
Consumers are also interested in technologies that will help them manage their health and engage with physicians.
Change Healthcare unveils patient-centric payment model
High-deductible plans have made patients major payers of their healthcare, putting a strain on providers dependent on this out-of-pocket revenue.
CVS Health goes deeper into consumer-centric care by opening another 1,500 HealthHubs
CVS’s more than 9,900 retail locations are within three miles of about 70 percent of the U.S. population.
Hospital drug diversion could play a role in the opioid crisis, research finds
The majority of providers are concerned about drug diversion in hospitals, but only 20 percent believe diversion is cause for concern where they work.
Report shines a harsh light on the cost of high-deductible plans to consumers
Premiums for employer-sponsored insurance plans over the last 10 years rose 55 percent, twice as fast as workers’ earnings.
