Articles By Christine Kern

  1. 2016's Best Hospitals Named 3/4/2016

    Release included a digital infographic underscoring the importance of researching providers. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  2. Hollywood Hospital's Ransom Payment Sparks Concern Over Attack Escalations 2/29/2016

    The move has unleashed a maelstrom of controversy after hospital paid to get its records back. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  3. Rural Healthcare Endangered 2/11/2016

    Close to one-third of all U.S. rural hospitals are “vulnerable to closure” in 2016. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  4. Healthcare Miscommunication Costs 2,000 Lives And $1.7 Billion 2/11/2016

    Total numbers are probably higher according to new research. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  5. CONNECT Bill Would Extend Telehealth Services Via Medicare 2/10/2016

    The bipartisan bill would help providers meet the goals of MACRA with telehealth options. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  6. OMNYX Digital Pathology System Nearing FDA Approval 2/3/2016

    Approval could bring cancer diagnosis into the 21st century. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  7. ECRI Publishes Top 10 Hospital C-Suite Watch List 1/27/2016

    The report reveals which technological advances to watch in the coming year. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  8. Hospitals Need To Renew Their Digital Strategies To Reclaim Patient Engagement 1/25/2016

    Study shows that only 2 percent of patients are using mobile health apps at nation’s major hospitals. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  9. Study Shines Light On Hospital Spending 1/7/2016

    Major insurer data analysis reveals “mind-boggling” variation across U.S. driving up healthcare costs. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  10. One Quarter Of Doctors Not Prepared To Coordinate Complex Care 12/31/2015

    A Commonwealth Fund survey finds physicians are ill-prepared to effectively manage and coordinate care for patients. By Christine Kern, contributing writer