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.

Supply chain tweaks could help average hospital hire up to 165 more nurses

The gap between the most efficient supply chain operators and their peers has widened, which means hospitals are leaving more money on the table, an updated study shows.

Premier launches Contigo Health to stem unnecessary care

The subsidiary of the group purchasing and consulting organization will pair health systems with employers to try to boost quality and reduce costs.

Hospitals slow to act against patient biases toward clinicians

Hospitals' reluctance to address patient bias toward clinicians will hamper their calls for more workforce diversity and inclusion, according to experts.

Sensors helping hospitals keep track of hand-hygiene performance

Sensors and employee tracking aim to improve hand-hygiene compliance.

Health system expansion dented profitability, report finds

There was a significant negative correlation between health system size and profitability as health systems grew from 2015 to 2018.