Texas health system saves time by automating organ referrals in ICU

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System developed an electronic system that automatically alerts the health system's local organ procurement organization when a dying patient has qualified as a possible organ donor.  »

U.S. hospitals see first decline in outpatient visits since 1983

A new report from the American Hospital Association shows all 6,146 hospitals in the U.S. saw a cumulative decline in outpatient visits between 2017 and 2018 as patients' outpatient options continue to grow.

Doctors and hospitals support value-based Stark law changes

Hospitals support changes to the Stark law aimed at getting more providers to participate in value-based care, but they don't want price transparency to be part of the equation.

WiFi networks, Apple's tech help Henry Ford manage patient transport

Henry Ford Health System leaders collaborated with Apple to create an indoor GPS that lets managers track staff members’ whereabouts during shifts.

California's landmark privacy law will have 'subtle' effect on hospitals

The California Consumer Privacy Act, one of the most comprehensive data-privacy laws to date, goes into effect in January. But some details—like how businesses should manage employee data—are still being worked out.

Health systems weigh return on investment as they ramp up tech

While training employees to use digital tools will be a top priority for providers in 2020, many still question the return on investment.

VA dives into artificial intelligence R&D

The VA's National Artificial Intelligence Institute will carry out AI research and development projects and collaborate with federal agencies on national AI strategy.

Home health to pare down therapy services, up telehealth offerings

The number of home health agencies that use telehealth will double over the next two years while therapy services will stagnate, according to a new survey.

Amazon launches medical transcription service

Amazon said the new machine-learning tool is HIPAA-compliant and can transcribe spoken medical dictation into text.

Hospitals' uncompensated care continues to rise

Total uncompensated care and reimbursement shortfalls averaged $12.8 million in 2018, up from $11.2 million in 2015, according to new Definitive Healthcare data.