Beleaguered VA Delivers Better Care Than Your Hospital
April 26, 2018
A RAND study found that the VA health system performed as well or significantly better than non-VA hospitals on key measures for inpatient and outpatient safety and care effectiveness.
LifePoint Braces for Annual Shareholder Meeting
April 26, 2018
The company fell short of its 2017 financial performance expectations, as the industry has been under pressure.
CMS Pushes 'Meaningful Use' Overhaul
April 25, 2018
The American Hospital Association criticized one component of the plan.
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April 24, 2018
The IPPS proposal calls for greater price transparency from hospital providers.
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April 23, 2018
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Tenet Pays $630M for Larger Stake in United Surgical Partners

John Commins, April 26, 2018

With the buyout, Tenet has increased its ownership in USPI from 80% to 95%. Baylor University Medical Center continues to have a 5% ownership interest in USPI.

Older Surgeons Produce Lower Mortality Rates

Philip Betbeze, April 26, 2018

A new study suggests that emergency surgeries performed by surgeons age 50 and up produce lower mortality rates than those performed by younger surgeons.

KidneyX: HHS Announces Innovation Accelerator for Kidney Disease Treatment

Steven Porter, April 26, 2018

The public-private partnership will include prize competitions and other efforts to 'accelerate the commercialization' of therapies.

Beleaguered VA Delivers Better Care Than Your Hospital

John Commins, April 26, 2018

A RAND study found that the VA health system performed as well or significantly better than non-VA hospitals on key measures for inpatient and outpatient safety and care effectiveness.

LifePoint Braces for Annual Shareholder Meeting

Steven Porter, April 26, 2018

The company fell short of its 2017 financial performance expectations, as the industry has been under pressure.

Humana Launches Value-based Hospital Compensation Program

John Commins, April 26, 2018

The nationwide value-based initiative will link hospital compensation with quality improvements in three key areas: patient experience, patient safety, and patient outcomes.