The health system has gone through its share of ownership changes, and at one point was attached to the controversial Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD.
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Patient experience is a big opportunity for hospitals to drive revenue, Black Book says
A full 92 percent of healthcare consumers surveyed said that improving customer experience should be a top strategy this year and a crop of vendors are emerging to meet that demand.
Northwell Health deploys armed guards to beef up security
Pilot test kicks off plan to establish armed guards at all Northwell hospitals within the next year as the system responds to staff demand, increase in workforce violence.
Medicare Advantage rankings hit plans serving disadvantaged populations hard
After adjustments for race, poverty level and other factors, plans serving the highest proportions of disadvantaged populations improved considerably in the rankings.
CMS proposes rule to prevent Medicaid payments from being diverted away from primary provider
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said the change is intended to ensure that providers receive their complete payment and that any diversion of funds is legal.
President Trump’s Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh could have lasting impact on healthcare
Affordable Care Act, abortion rights issues could be at center of nomination fight.
Commercial health plans show widespread variation in coverage and reimbursement for speciality drugs
Less than half, 48 percent, of all drug coverage decisions are consistent across the majority of health plans, findings showed.
Wonder Woman Gal Gadot visits Inova Children’s Hospital, wowing kids and raising provider profile
For Inova, which operates on philanthropy, the celebrity visit could translate into needed donations.
How consumerism and patient experience are steering trends in hospital design
Everything from private rooms down to motorized shades and acoustic panels are elements of design that cater to patient comfort and recovery, and boost satisfaction, design expert Rebecca Donner says.
Physician burnout at small practices dramatically lower than the national average
The authors say it’s the first research of its kind that examines the prevalence of burnout in practices of five physicians or fewer.
