Health systems continued either pouring money into their facilities or expanding presence and scope of services last month, according to HIMSS Analytics.
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CMS launches eMedicare Initiative ahead of Oct. 15 open enrollment
Seniors can compare the cost and benefit of enrolling in traditional Medicare, or signing up for Medicare Advantage.
Hiding in plain sight: Why hospitals need to pay attention to privacy curtains in patient rooms
MRSA bacteria carry high morbidity and mortality rates, making the disease a significant threat to patient safety.
Why 70 percent of physicians would not recommend the profession
More than half of physicians say they’re contemplating retirement in a few years — including an alarming number of those younger than 50.
Most California hospitals take a hit on Medicare reimbursement due to readmissions
The penalties for some facilities will be as much as 3 percent, the maximum allowed under federal law, which can translate into tens of thousands in lost revenue.
How UPMC commercialized its Curavi Health telemedicine technology
The cart helps prevent unnecessary hospitalizations for nursing home patients, saves money and provides peace of mind to physicians and families.
CMS touts Medicare Advantage plans ahead of October 15 open enrollment
MA enrollment is projected to increase while plans offer new types of supplemental benefits, CMS says.
Readmission drop for New York hospitals, but rates remain highest in the country
About 90 percent of New York hospitals will be penalized next year, and while that number is high, it’s down 3 percent from 2018.
OIG report finds a high rate of overturned denials in MA plans
The report raises questions of whether Medicare Advantage plans inappropriately deny claims to increase profits.
Next generation of medical professionals underprepared for machine learning, say researchers
Medical school and residency programs have an untapped opportunity to educate clinicians about using AI in patient care.
