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$6.4B Henry Ford, Beaumont Merger Failed on Cultural Hurdles
Less Blood Testing for Some Surgeries Safe, Cost Effective
Cost cuts further UC Health expansion
Opinion: Health IT—Make sure policy umbrella is big enough for all
Lake Erie Regional Health System cuts jobs at two hospitals
Opinion: Colonoscopy mill operator doesn't concern insurance company
May 22, 2013
Uncompensated Care Faces a Double Hit in Some States
House Lawmakers Grill CMS Over Health Exchange Navigators
Loophole in healthcare law could stick doctors with tab
End of health price secrecy may be starting in Miami
Humana CEO sticks with Medicare focus amid funding pressure
18 CT hospital execs' paychecks top $1M
Public in Deep South supports expanding Medicaid, but lawmakers don't
May 21, 2013
ED Physicians Key to Half of Hospital Admissions
How Chargemaster Data May Affect Hospital Revenue
Healthcare regs move forward
A hospital CEO promises more pricing transparency—and makes rivals squirm
Some could have gaps in medical coverage under new law
Healthcare workers set to strike CA public hospitals
MN healthcare program cuts costs for the poor
Is the future of American health care in OR?
Here's why hospitals set high prices
May 20, 2013
Owners of for-profit North Jersey hospitals cash in on land beneath
69% of Employers Plan to Offer Healthcare Coverage After 2014
Primary Care Docs Average More Hospital Revenue Than Specialists
Medicaid opposition underscores states' healthcare disparities
Belleville Memorial Hospital takes on nation's largest insurer
When it comes to healthcare, it pays to shop around
New Jersey hospital has highest billing rates in the nation
May 17, 2013
CMS Seeks to 'Rapidly Reduce' Medicare Spending with $1B in Grants
Case Study: Advance Care Conversations
Obamacare isn't getting repealed. But not because it's popular.
Sebelius limited her fundraising for health law to two companies
Hospital charges and the need for a maximum price obligation rule
Pills tracked from doctor to patient to aid drug marketing
May 16, 2013
Medicare spending projections are plummeting
What the IRS scandal means for healthcare reform
Top pay went to former West Penn Allegheny Health System execs
UnitedHealth, Humana may see surge in Medicare Advantage
Temporary restraining order issued in FTC/Phoebe case
Why 'Medicare-for-all' is not the answer
US sets $1 billion healthcare innovation initiative
May 15, 2013
Healthcare Leaders Sound Off on Organized Labor
How Medical Debt Forgiveness Benefits Hospitals
Senate Finance Committee Hears More 'Doc Fix' Testimony
2 million fewer US uninsured to gain health coverage
Hospitals prepare to cut care in Medicaid opt-out states
In Miami, more hospital prices may see light of day
Bills seek to open ME hospital board meetings to public
Cincinnati hospital deepens links to China
Health plans seek EHR data for new payment models
May 14, 2013
CMS Proposes Reduced Hospital DSH Cuts
Senators Want Provider Feedback on Medicare Payments
Opinion: Want to improve healthcare? Spend less on it
LSU hospitals could need to pay about $42 million as employees are laid off
White House gives nod to UT's dual exchange
May 13, 2013
Value-Based Healthcare Needs New Bond Rating Metrics
Building a Better Healthcare Board
Cautious optimism healthcare spending growth has slowed
Opinion: Downward pressure on healthcare costs
Sebelius turns to health executives to finance Obamacare
Metro MN counties staff up to deal with healthcare law
Big employers await healthcare clarity
Will healthcare law beget entrepreneurs?
May 10, 2013
Surgeon-Driven Quality Effort Slashes Complications, Costs
Whistleblower Fines Against Tuomey, Adventist Health
Obama administration moves to get more enrolled in health insurance
Largest US hospice company sued for Medicare fraud
NC hospitals fight bill that would benefit free-standing surgery centers
Opinion: American healthcare as a source of humor
May 9, 2013
CMS Releases Hospital Pricing Data
An end to medical-billing secrecy?
One hospital charges $8,000 — another, $38,000
VIDEO: Very different hospital bills for the very same treatment
Medicaid expansion top of mind for Cleveland Clinic
U of TX regents expected to OK $334.5M plan for med school
May 8, 2013
Hospital billing varies wildly, government data shows
Hospital EDs Seeing Sicker Medicare Patients
Lawmakers Mull SGR Options
Many medical guidelines don't consider costs
Cuts to Medicare trim costs to insurers
New Parkland hospital running $16M over budget
VA says it learned from mistakes building Orlando hospital
May 7, 2013
Healthcare cost slowdown seen saving up to $770B
AMA Raises Reimbursement Concerns Over EHR Workarounds
St. Joseph Medical Center Settles Stent Cases
Feds move to cap health coverage option for uninsurable Utahns
Hudson (NJ) hospital company to form new health system, eyes statewide insurance market
MD hospitals oppose state plan to link to medical spending and economy
Advanced nurses lower costs, improve care
'Care guides' show another face of health reform
May 6, 2013
Medical School Enrollment Forecast Tempered by Residency Concerns
4 Strategies for Managing Hospitalists
Funds to help uninsured choose healthcare options could affect how many get coverage
As healthcare costs slow, IPAB's launch is delayed
Opinion: What health insurance doesn't do
ATA explores business of telemedicine
May 3, 2013
Medical Director Compensation Increasingly Tied to Value, Quality
Hospitals Find ROI in Recycling Efforts
Healthcare law opponents sue Obama officials over IRS rules
Affordable Care Act poses unintended expense to some
Carolinas HealthCare adds virtual component to intensive care
High healthcare costs in ME driven by lifestyle
May 2, 2013
ED Cost of Care Greatly Underreported, Researcher Says
Hands-On Robotic Surgery Promo Connects with Shoppers
Republicans propose Medicaid caps
FL lawmakers provide no money for drug-abuse database
DOJ: 2 MT hospitals to pay $3.95M over referrals
Fewer carriers than expected apply for IL health marketplace
Stephen Colbert takes on IA hospital
May 1, 2013
Bond Ratings Pressure Smaller Hospitals as NFP Sector Falters
Opinion: Medicare should pay for patients, not treatments
Boston victims face lifetime of medical bills
Payment to ME hospitals slowed?
Scripps purchases former San Diego Hospice hospital
Kansas City agrees to limits on possible sale of NKC hospital
Baptist Hospital Miami launches $90M expansion