clinician burnout

Physicians Disillusioned by How EHR Systems, Value-Based Care Changing Profession

Gregory A. Freeman, October 9, 2018

Nearly three-quarters of physicians in a recent survey would not recommend the profession to family members, citing the lost 'art of being a physician.'

The Dangers of Unequal Access to Post-M&A Resources Among Providers

Gregory A. Freeman, September 27, 2018

As health systems merge and expand, not everyone ends up with the same clinical decision support and other resources. The cost is usually the biggest obstacle. 

Population Health Ranks High, But Not Highest, Among Top 10 Exec Concerns

Gregory A. Freeman, September 19, 2018

Industry leaders cited market disruptions, the transition to value-based care, and other topics. Cybersecurity barely made the list.

Medicaid Expansion Didn't Fix Surgery Disparity for Minorities

Gregory A. Freeman, September 19, 2018

The expansion of Medicaid under the ACA did not lead to any increase in complex surgical procedures at high-volume hospitals for minorities and low-income patients. The study results suggest Medicaid expansion does not address these disparities.

Verity Health's Deep-Pocketed Savior Failed. Here's Why.

Gregory A. Freeman, September 6, 2018

An ambitious plan to save troubled Verity Health System ended in bankruptcy. Hospital CEOs should see Verity as confirming a trend.

RAND Urges More Patient Input in Hospital Rankings

Gregory A. Freeman, September 4, 2018

Patients have different priorities when judging hospital quality. Ratings sites should factor in those patient perspectives more, an analyst group says.

How Much Can M&A Cut Costs? Lower Your Expectations

Gregory A. Freeman, August 30, 2018

Target hospitals may see a small savings, but not nearly as much as promised. Acquiring hospitals are likely to see none at all.

Healthcare Leaders Optimistic on Economy, Strategic Position

Gregory A. Freeman, August 29, 2018

A large majority of survey respondents say the economy is poised for growth, and nearly half say the healthcare sector is looking better than in recent years. 

Alphabet Investment in Oscar Seeks to 'Break the Cost Curve'

Gregory A. Freeman, August 28, 2018

Google's parent company is following the path of Amazon and others with a large investment in the technology-oriented insurer.

Express Scripts Urges Stockholders to Vote for Cigna Merger

Gregory A. Freeman, August 20, 2018

Analysts say the deal makes sense, and the PBM board of directors agrees.

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