Private equity investments, which are becoming more prominent in healthcare, are typically associated with higher costs to patients and payers, University of Chicago researchers found in a study published July 19 in BMJ.
Category: Static
Baylor Scott & White to open heart, vascular hospital
Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White Heart has completed the construction of its heart and vascular hospital in Waxahachie, Texas.
Tennessee court allows liability cases against 2 hospitals to proceed past statute of limitations
The Tennessee Supreme Court on July 20 made two rulings saying vicarious liability claims against hospitals can proceed when statute of limitations barred claims against agents.
American Heart Association updates cardiac treatment guidelines
For the first time in almost a decade, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released updated chronic coronary disease diagnostic and treatment recommendations.
Innovative IT keeps costs lower at larger health systems
Health systems who have uniform IT platforms across member hospitals have an upper hand in keeping service prices above competitive levels, according to a study from the University of Texas at Austin.
'We are your colleagues': VA's Dr. Shereef Elnahal looks to expand partnerships
When Shereef Elnahal, MD, U.S. undersecretary of health for veterans affairs, speaks about efforts to improve the Veterans Health Administration, his words likely sound familiar. That is because Dr. Elnahal’s priorities, as head of the nation’s largest…
How Methodist Le Bonheur is going from 9 EHRs to 1 through Epic
Methodist Le Bonheur COO Monica Wharton is focusing on ‘going slow to go fast’ and keeping the total cost of ownership in mind as the system works to install a new Epic EHR.
76% of student credits from shutdown nursing program found to be invalid
More than 3 of every 4 student credits from a Connecticut nursing program that was shutdown in February were determined to be invalid by an independent audit, according to the state’s Office of Higher Education.
Does nursing need a rebrand to attract more men?
A nursing background can lead to a myriad of job paths. That comes as no surprise to those already working in the profession, but there’s an immense opportunity for healthcare organizations to do a better job at showcasing just how diverse the range of…
HHS, FTC sound alarm about online tracking tech
The FTC and HHS are warning hospitals and telehealth providers about the cybersecurity risks posed by online tracking technologies integrated into apps or websites.
