Despite progress, hospitals and health systems still struggle with patient matching, putting patient safety and efficiency on the line.
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Data Points: Beware of skin cancer during the dog days of summer
The dog days of summer have arrived — running from July 3 to Aug. 11, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The 40-day stretch typically coincides with the hottest days of the year. Perfect for sitting by the pool, lake or ocean. But don’t…
Docs don’t drain hospital finances, systems say
Most health systems that responded to Modern Healthcare’s Hospital Systems Survey said hiring more physicians either did not materially change their financial performance or actually improved it, a surprising finding given research that shows…
Electronic consults help health systems boost efficiency
When doctors consult with specialists virtually, they can cut down on unnecessary specialist visits and gain insights that would otherwise be out of reach.
Week Ahead: UnitedHealth, J&J kick off Q2 earnings season
UnitedHealth Group saw revenue climb 13.3% in the first quarter of 2018 over the prior-year period. What does Q2 have in store?
Commentary: Hospitals, health systems can always do more to protect our environment
Hospitals represent one of the heaviest users of energy and a top generator of waste, potentially creating significant concerns around their carbon footprint at the same time they do so much good.
Azar pitches drastically slashing 340B discounts for hospitals
HHS Secretary Alex Azar in a meeting with several key House GOP lawmakers suggested standardizing the discount for 340B drugs at 20% of list price, far below the current 40% to 60% discount.
CMS proposes streamlining Medicare provider application
The CMS suggested revising the Medicare enrollment application used by providers to make the standards clearer for enrolling clinicians. The move could help stop unqualified providers from enrolling into the program.
7 ways the CMS wants to change the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The proposed rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2019 offers hints that the CMS will keep focusing on transparency and cost reduction to the Medicare program.
Thompson tapped to lead Ascension automation subsidiary
Douglas Thompson, who was the CEO of revenue-cycle management company MedData, looks to capitalize on the estimated $2.4 billion process automation market as Ascension grows its ancillary businesses.
