[ad_1] UH continues to face a number of financial and operational challenges ahead — pressures that not only other health systems, but many other industries, are grappling with […]
Computer glitches and human error still causing insurance headaches for Californians
[ad_1] Since California expanded health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, a large number of people have been mistakenly bounced between Covered California, the state’s marketplace for those […]
4 killed in shooting at Tulsa medical building; shooter dead
[ad_1] Four people were killed Wednesday in a shooting at a Tulsa medical building on a hospital campus, a police captain said. Tulsa Police Department Deputy Chief Eric […]
Understaffing associated with higher sepsis mortality rates, study finds
[ad_1] Hospitals with fewer nurses on staff saw a greater likelihood of elderly patients dying due to sepsis, according to a new study that shined a light on […]
1,300 California doctors authorize union to call a strike
[ad_1] Members of a union representing 1,300 resident physicians and fellows at three Los Angeles County hospitals have voted to authorize a strike,” the labor organization announced Tuesday. […]
Tulsa police: 3 killed in shooting at medical building
[ad_1] Three people were killed Wednesday in a shooting at a Tulsa medical building on a hospital campus, a police captain said. Capt. Richard Meulenberg confirmed the number […]
Oracle plans to close Cerner deal next week
[ad_1] Oracle has received the antitrust approvals needed to acquire electronic health records company Cerner and expects to close the deal next week. Austin, Texas-based Oracle said Wednesday […]
Rehab providers urge CMS not to cut pay for early home health transfers
[ad_1] Inpatient rehabilitation providers say regulators should not change Medicare reimbursement for early transfers to home health agencies, despite the policy’s potential to save the federal government close […]
California doctors authorize union to call a strike
[ad_1] Members of a union representing 1,300 resident physicians and fellows at three Los Angeles County hospitals have voted to authorize a strike,” the labor organization announced Tuesday. […]
Aetna, HCSC join NCQA digital quality solutions program
[ad_1] The National Committee for Quality Assurance launched a digital quality solutions pilot program where health plans, delivery systems and health information technology firms can test, review and […]