Monthly Archives: April 2015

Catholic Health Initiatives in bitter price war with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska

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Image of CHI Health from <a href="http://www.livewellnebraska.com/consumer/chi-health-foresees-staff-cuts-early-in-but-effect-on/article_86e2aed8-b20a-538a-98d5-feb9c508010a.html">livewellnebraska.com</a>.

40% of doctors choose fines over quality reporting compliance, CMS says

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Doctors have called the programs confusing and time-consuming and say they offer little clinical benefit while detracting from their ability to care for patients.

 

Daughters of Charity lays off staff; State blocks new patients to physician group

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The health system is losing around $6 million each month, and so far has been unable to find a buyer after for-profit hospital chain Prime backed out of an $843 million takeover deal.

The health system is losing around $6 million each month, and so far has been unable to find a buyer after for-profit hospital chain Prime backed out of an $843 million takeover deal.

Predictive analytics can help solve hospital problems, CFOs say

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Linda Burt of Nebraska Methodist and Katrina Belt of Baptist Health say analytics gives them the data to reshape their healthcare environments in the transition from fee-for-service to value-based care reimbursement.

Linda Burt of Nebraska Methodist and Katrina Belt of Baptist Health say analytics gives them the data to reshape their healthcare environments in the transition from fee-for-service to value-based care reimbursement.

Technological Change Creates a ‘Blind Spot’ in Physician Credentialing

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http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/TEC-315666/Technological-Change-Creates-a-Blind-Spot-in-Physician-Credentialing

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A Hospital Is Already Giving Apple Watch To Its Patients

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/dandiamond/2015/04/24/can-apple-watch-make-patients-healthier-how-one-hospital-is-trying-to-find-out/

Ochsner patient Andres Rubiano models his new Apple Watch, alongside his doctor, Richard Milani. (Photo c/o Ochsner Health System.)