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CMS bestows first Healthcare Innovation Awards
Twenty-six organizations received the honor of being the first granted with the Healthcare Innovation Awards. Check out what these groups did to win a total of $122.6 million. Award winners were...
View ArticleHospital collaborative improves surgical outcomes, saves big bucks
A collaborative of 10 hospitals in Tennessee managed to reduce their rates of acute renal failure, surgical site infections and wound disruption, all while saving millions. How they did it In 2008, the...
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ACOs: Keys to success, pitfalls to avoid
The purpose of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is for hospitals, physicians and other caregivers to provide high-quality care that’s more affordable. How can hospitals ever conceive of doing that? One...
View ArticleStudy: Hospital at home program benefits patients while keeping costs low
To stay competitive in the current healthcare climate, hospitals must be willing to think differently when it comes to patient care – perhaps by taking inspiration from the “house calls” of days gone...
View ArticleValue-based purchasing: How your hospital can prepare now
A new survey of hospital execs conducted by Forbes Insights indicates that, while a vast majority believe value-based purchasing (VBP) is the wave of the future for the healthcare industry, changes are...
View ArticleResearch says hospitals in healthcare systems provide better care
New research from Truven Health Analytics shows healthcare consolidation has more than just economic benefits. In fact, hospitals that are part of a health system provide patients with higher quality,...
View ArticleEmployee health habits have a big impact on hospitals’ costs
You may not think the health of your hospital’s employees is as important as your patients’ health, but think again: Employees’ health habits can have a significant effect on your hospital’s bottom...
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Study: Canadian doctors save billions by using EHRs
In part because of federal incentive funds, many hospitals have been adopting electronic health record (EHR) systems in recent years. But are those investments paying off? Groups have been debating...
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