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Complete economic stimulus coverage
Here is a comprehensive list of the news and analysis of the $787 billion stimulus bill that President Barack Obama signed into law this week. [Read
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Economic Collapse as a Change Agent
This is a post on our Lead Time blog from Bill Holman, president and CEO of Baton Rouge General Medical Center, on how this recession leaves healthcare organizations no choice but to drastically change their whole care delivery process. He suggests "rebuilding things in a way that makes sense; in a way that eliminates duplication and waste; in a way that is meaningful to our patients and physicians." [Read
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Front runner in HHS post
It appears that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas may be President Obama's top choice for secretary of Health and Human Services. Sebelius would bring eight years of experience as her state's insurance commissioner as well as six years as a governor running a state Medicaid program. But perhaps her strongest asset is her record working across party lines. [Read
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Whisker goals
The mere thought of changing the whole care delivery process is enough to give many healthcare executives heart burn. Healthcare is one of the most complex industries and change has never been easy or quick. This article offers strategies on how to manage change in tough environments by focusing on smaller goals. [Read
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This Week's Headlines
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Loudon County, VA, board won't revisit Broadlands hospital
Washington Post - February 19, 2009
Three of the nation's largest nursing unions merge
Dallas Morning News - February 19, 2009
New U.S. health insurance program envisioned
Reuters/Yahoo News - February 19, 2009
Superbug infections decline for procedure
Los Angeles Times - February 18, 2009
Web site gives data critiquing Oklahoma hospitals
AP/NewsOK.com - February 17, 2009
Dallas-area hospitals defend tax-exempt status, executive pay
Dallas Morning News - February 17, 2009
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Webcasts/Audio Conferences
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ED Overhaul 2009: Five Improvements to Make Today (February 20, 2009)
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Form 990H: Act Now to Protect Your Reputation (February 24, 2009)
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Solving Your Nurse Shortage: Long-Term Strategies That Work (March 16)
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Top 5 Healthcare Jobs
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CEO/Administrator: HealthSouth, San Antonio, TX. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Hospital. This position is accountable for planning, organizing . . . [Read More]
Director of Nursing Services: Bristol Bay Area Health Corp., Portland, OR. The Director of Nursing Services (DNS) has the responsibility of overseeing the standards of nursing practices for the organization's nursing services . . . [Read More]
Administrative Director-Clinical Information Systems: Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle. The director of clinical information systems is accountable for the successful planning, project management and implementation of . . . [Read More]
Vice President/Nursing: Sparrow Health System Inc., Lansing, MI. The Vice President of Nursing will assist the Senior Vice President Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer in providing overall leadership and direction . . . [Read More]
Director Rehabilitative Services: St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, MO. The Director of Rehabilitative Services is responsible for the overall management of the departments of PT Acute, PT Brady, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy . . . [Read More]
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| From HealthLeaders Magazine |
Back to Basics
The strategy for surviving the economic downturn? Invest in core strengths, scrutinize staffing and operations, seize partnership opportunities—and get down to work. [Read More]
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Essential and Expensive
Patient demand for intensive care services continues to rise—but ICUs cost a ton of money. Here?s how some providers are making intensive care worth their financial while. [Read More]
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View from the Top
The Self-Pay Conundrum: How to Balance Margin and Mission: As hospitals watch their self-pay accounts receivable and bad debt increase, they find themselves in a bind. On the one hand, they know that the cost of collecting from patients is high, and that the likelihood of getting paid drops after patients leave the hospital. On the other hand, they must be sensitive to community relations and their social mission. But there is a bit of an ironic solution. Automating the self-pay financial clearance and collection process helps patients pay their bills. [Read More] |
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Industry Survey 2009—HealthLeaders Editor Round Table: HealthLeaders Media Editors react to the findings of the Industry Survey 2009. [Listen Now] |
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