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AHA: Labor is Biggest Factor in Hospital Cost Growth
Partnership's Aggressive Policies Prevent H1N1 Outbreak
Congressional Democrats Expect Health Reform Passage Soon
Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid bill
Hospitals big loser in Georgia governor's budget
Democrats struggle to finish health bill
Houston-based Memorial Hermann wins antitrust case
Massachusetts seeks fair shake in health bill
Republicans warn House Democrats they may lose their jobs by backing health bill
March 11, 2010
Caring for a Child's Unique Needs: PA Health Network Plans Pediatric ED
Poor Air Quality Leads to More Hospital Costs, Says RAND
Obama gets tough on healthcare fraud
Federal Leaders Promote ACOs as Part of Health Reform
In St. Louis area, Obama pounds drum for healthcare initiative
Grand jury is probing Jackson Health System
March 10, 2010
Senate Approves Delaying Physician Pay Cut Until October 1
More Children Hospitalized With Severe Clostridium Difficile, Says Study
Business buys ads vs. health overhaul
Thousands rally to support healthcare reform in downtown Washington, DC
Parliamentary hurdle could thwart latest healthcare overhaul strategy
Leaders of Miami-based Jackson Health System warn of insolvency without county loan
State pitches new $352 million UConn Health Center plan as partnership
University of Kansas Hospital plans $12 million addition to medical office building
Healthcare's obstacle: No will to cut
March 9, 2010
Study Links High Hospital Occupancy to Higher Death Risk
Foreign Health Courts Could Serve as Model for U.S.
Nonprofit Group Will Lead $3 Billion Meaningful Use Initiative in California
VHA, Tidewater GPO Sign Strategic Sourcing Agreement
Obama turns up the volume in healthcare bid
Obama launches attack on health insurance companies
Jackson South hospital in Miami could be multimillion-dollar white elephant
Healthcare costs open $1.7 billion hole in Texas budget
Connecticut AG reports Anthem's anti-competitive contracts to top Obama health official
March 8, 2010
Hospitals Should Review Joint Commission Standards in Light of DC Nurse Firings
Hospitals Debate the Pros, Cons of White Coats for Doctors
AHA: New IRS Method Doesn't Show True Costs of Charity Care
Congress Will Have Trouble Meeting President's Latest Health Reform Deadline
Democrats voice health-bill doubts
Obama wields analysis of insurers in health battle
Virginia health bill could foil Obama proposal
Miami-based Jackson Health System puts two hospitals on chopping block
Hospital of Central Connecticut names new president/CEO
Officials: Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition
March 5, 2010
Therapy Cap Exceptions Extension Helps Long-Term Care Facilities
Avoid RAC Threat by Understanding Extrapolation Process
Healthcare Adds 12,000 New Jobs in February
Obama intensifies healthcare efforts
Obama takes healthcare deadline to Democrats
Pressure mounts for/against healthcare bill
Miami-Dade commissioners seek answers for Jackson's woes
Miami-based Jackson Health System chasing mythical millions
Democratic leaders working to win over abortion opponents for healthcare reform
March 4, 2010
Get Moving to Catch Early EHR Meaningful Use Incentives
AHRQ: Hospital Patients Less Likely To Get Necessary Care on Weekends
Harmful Event Detection Misses Problems, Results in Medicare Overpayments, Says OIG
Obama Backs Reconciliation Without Actually Saying the Word
DC Hospital Will Fire Four More Nurses for Missing Work Because of Blizzard
In final push, Obama urges up or down vote on health
Obama calls for reconciliation to prevent filibuster on healthcare reform
For Miami-Dade mayor, no extra power over Jackson Health System
California cannot cut Medi-Cal payments to hospitals
March 3, 2010
Obama Asks Congress to Pass Health Reform Bill Soon
Proposed EHR Certification Program Won't Inhibit Innovation, Says Blumenthal
Obama Incorporates GOP Ideas into Health Reform Plan
Nonprofit Providers' Financial Status Improving, Says S&P
As Democrats seek to push through health bill, Obama reaches out to Republicans
Obama offers to use some GOP health proposals
Democrats chase health votes
Miami-Dade mayor asks for authority over Jackson Health System
New Jersey hospital breaks new ground in luxury
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania sued over failure to admit patient
March 2, 2010
HHS Releases Proposed Rule for EHR Certification
Review RAC Demo Project Issues to Understand, Avoid Fraud
Four Precautions to Prevent ED Violence
MedPAC Recommends Small Inpatient Pay Increase for Hospitals
President Obama to highlight cost in new health bill push
Palm Beach County (FL) OKs Sale of Glades Hospital
AMA president-elect discusses proposed physician pay cut
Massachusetts seeks federal money to aid hospitals
Miami-Dade attorney: County responsible for paying Jackson's union workers
Emory, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to build $90 million pediatric center
March 1, 2010
Is There a Realistic Approach to Meaningful Use?
Trained Interpreters Improve Patient and Provider Satisfaction, Says Study
HIMSS Survey: Meaningful Use is Driver of Health IT Spending
Healthcare Online Job Ads Dip in February
Two Nursing Home Chains Pay $14M to Settle Kickback Probe
Democrats Debate Whether to Use Reconciliation to Pass Health Reform Provisions
Health Info Management Leaders Push to Elevate the Healthcare CIO
Democrats will have votes for health bill, Obama aide says
Pelosi says she will get votes needed for health bill
Democrats push ahead with healthcare
Minnesota-based Park Nicollet Health Services opens a window on doctor payments