The migration of surgical case volume from inpatient hospitals to outpatient facilities is accelerating. In response, most health systems are stepping up their investment in hospital-owned ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
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Americans have more options in healthcare today than at any point in history.
Streamlining how patients move through an emergency room requires good processes and smart technology.
The impact of patients receiving large, unexpected medical bills from hospitals and physicians has been covered extensively by the media.
Matt Eyles is president and CEO of AHIP, a national trade association representing health insurance providers. He spoke with Becker's July 20 about the rebranding of AHIP, President Joe Biden's recent executive order targeting healthcare consolidation, and the biggest challenges…
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Historically, physicians have been hesitant to get involved in the economics of healthcare.
Supermarket chain Hy-Vee named its first CMO to oversee its health and medical initiatives and expand offerings.
COVID-19 has accelerated the need for digital transformation in healthcare.
Nearly 80 percent of healthcare chiefs expect very strong or strong growth over the next 12 months, but face the greatest challenges managing talent, according to the latest Fortune/Deloitte poll.
If one thing in healthcare is an unwavering constant, it is that patient health is, and always will be, the top priority for any hospital.