The prices for surgical procedures at hospitals in networks are far higher than at independent hospitals, according to research published in JAMA Network Open. 1. For 15 of the 16 surgical procedures ...

Hospital networks form complex, interconnected systems in which patients move between wards, units and institutions. These movements create pathways for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and ...

As healthcare providers begin to take on more risk, keeping patients, especially those with chronic diseases, out of the hospital will be a critical component for success. Pierce Story, founder and ...