Quality and Safety

Insurer WellPoint will pay a $1.7 million fine to the federal government to settle potential HIPAA violations, announced the Health and Human Services Department said late Thursday.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' 2014 proposed rules for the hospital outpatient prospective system, released earlier this week, offer payment increases and "packaging" of services.

Workplace wellness programs are becoming increasingly popular among employers but they are not likely having immediate positive effects on the amount employers end up spending on healthcare coverage for their employees.

Healthcare staffing provider Soliant Health announced the top 20 winners of its fifth annual Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S. awards.

For many people across the globe, Google is a valuable resource. But for many hospitals, it is pure frustration and a drain on limited resources.

Recently, Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) announced the winners of its 13th annual GHXcellence Awards, which honor supply chain leaders who have achieved significant savings and efficiencies. Two of the winners shared their success stories with Healthcare Finance News.

When hospitals look at their bottom lines, staff is typically one of the casualties. However, experts say being understaffed can ultimately cost a hospital.

With a number of studies indicating that one in three patients enters U.S. hospitals malnourished and many more becoming malnourished once admitted, five organizations decided to band together to launch the Alliance to Advance Patient Nutrition.

A recent survey published in JAMA Internal Medicine has shown that hospital performances on publicly reported conditions may potentially signify overall hospital mortality rates.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance created an expert certification process for Patient-Centered Medical Home providers, not just to give recognition to healthcare professionals but to advance the adoption of patient-centered care strategies.