August 19, 2019 | Modern Healthcare 1
18 Cover story
New ideas come to life
For healthcare to truly
transform, innovation is
essential at all levels. Meet
the inaugural class of the
Top 25 Innovators, who have
already developed new ways
to engage consumers,
improve the quality of care
and cut costs.14 Tech helps fi ll gaps in
nursing shortages
By Jessica Kim Cohen
With nursing shortages already
a reality in some markets, and
expected to worsen in many,
hospitals are turning to technology to help streamline the workload,
training and even the hiring process.2 Late News
ACA exchanges to
publish health plan
star ratings.4 The Week Ahead
ONC, CMS brass to talk
interoperability.
6 Regional News
Health insurers
Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts
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1155 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Mich., 48207-2912.Opinions/Ideas28 Editorial
The administration’s “public
charge” rule will infl ict fear
and cut off access to care
for many. How will providers
help heal the trauma?29 Guest Expert
A collaborative approach to
readiness for when tragedy
strikes helps hospitals deliver
the best response to the
worst situations.32 Innovations
By Jessica Kim Cohen
An orthopedics practice began using texting to improve clinician
communication. Now it’s taken on a patient-centered twist.34 Q&A
Dennis Dahlen, the Mayo Clinic’s
chief fi nancial offi cer, discusses
his mixed feelings about the latest
proposals on price transparency,
as well as the challenges of service
line changes in communities.33 Data Points
In the ongoing battle to save money on healthcare costs, patients
are traveling abroad for services, with employers often footing the
bill. See who’s going where and for what.36 Outliers
A nurse from Utah credits her
experiences in the ICU with
helping to hone skills that
landed her in the fi nals of
“American Ninja Warrior.”ModernHealthcare.com/WebExclusives26 Breaking Bias
Following a road map to boost women and minorities into the
senior ranks of healthcare leadership.30 Letters
Readers weigh in on healthcare’s lack of major progress in
advancing women into leadership positions and the incidence of
“bullying” during physician training.8 Policy
Hospitals push for
streamlined MA
authorization rules.
9 Policy
Federal appeals court
limits hospital’s DSH
funding.9 Insurance
Surprise medical bills
getting bigger and
more frequent.10 Legal
Lawsuit against
CHS gets class-
action status.10 Regulation
Drug disposal rule
puts a stop to fl ushing
hazardous materials.
11 Providers
Hospitals scramble
to inform immigrant
groups about “public
charge” rule’s impact.NewsFeatures
DataDiversions12 Keeping their exes close
By Tara Bannow and Shelby Livingston
Some investor-owned health systems and health insurers are paying
their former CEOs to stay on as consultants, offering contracts that
include bonuses and benefi ts. Experts say the practice could be a way
to help enforce noncompete agreements.Lawmakers are hoping Congress can pass a proposed overhaul
of addiction-related privacy laws now that the American Medical
Association is no longer opposed.
Nomad Health, the Manhattan-based company focused on bringing
transparency to healthcare staffi ng, said it raised $34 million from
venture capital fi rms in equity and debt funding.The Government Accountability Offi ce found Medicare Part D plans
collected 99.6% of drug manufacturer rebates in 2016. Congress has
struggled to overhaul the program.
John O’Brien, chief adviser to HHS Secretary Alex Azar on
drug-pricing reform, is leaving the Trump administration as the
congressional debate over legislation is expected to intensify.