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California quashes sale of Anaheim Memorial Medical Center to Pacific Health
Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2008
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States won't be sanctioned over kids' health insurance
AP/USA Today, August 15, 2008
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Judge rules patient can sue Duke University Medical System over surgery
Raleigh News & Observer, August 14, 2008
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Healthcare prognosis brightens for New Orleans
New Orleans Times-Picayune, August 15, 2008
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Lexington (SC) Medical gets revote on heart regs
The State, August 14, 2008
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Spotlight:
Defensive Medicine?
Some hospital leaders are concerned that CMS is moving too fast with never events.
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California quashes sale of Anaheim Memorial Medical Center to Pacific Health
Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2008
Texas Health Resources renaming 12 hospitals
Dallas Morning News, August 15, 2008
Alabama-based Mercy Medical lays off staff
The Press Register, August 15, 2008
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States won't be sanctioned over kids' health insurance
AP/USA Today, August 15, 2008
Medicare prescription drug premiums to rise in 2009
HealthDay/Washington Post, August 15, 2008
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Judge rules patient can sue Duke University Medical System over surgery
Raleigh News & Observer, August 14, 2008
U.S. says Amerigroup settles Medicaid case
AP/Chicago Tribune, August 15, 2008
Manistique, MI, hospital loses court fight over bed use
AP/Chicago Tribune, August 15, 2008
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Healthcare prognosis brightens for New Orleans
New Orleans Times-Picayune, August 15, 2008
Drugs often rival angioplasty, study finds
AP/San Francisco Chronicle, August 15, 2008
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Lexington (SC) Medical gets revote on heart regs
The State, August 14, 2008
University of Kansas Hospital first in nation to use course for childbirth emergencies
Kansas City Star, August 14, 2008
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Globalization and healthcare: Operating profit
The Economist, August 14, 2008
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Study: Insurance matters when it comes to kids' healthcare
Washington Post, August 15, 2008
Georgia governor touts drug discounts for uninsured
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 15, 2008
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Commentary:
The ROI of Being Nice
Since, in the past, I've railed about poor customer service and dirty bathrooms, I figured this time I ought to give credit where credit is due.
Gienna Shaw, for HealthLeaders Media
August 13, 2008
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Commentary:
Americans Want a Home
Many Americans are pushing for a new healthcare system, as most agree the existing structure is flawed. What consumers actually want is care coordination.
Les Masterson, for HealthLeaders Media
August 13, 2008
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Campaign Spotlight:
Kaiser's Olympic Launch
Kaiser Permanente premiered its fifth season of ads during the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympics with a message for the world: "Thrive."
Kandace McLaughlin, for HealthLeaders Media
August 13, 2008
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Magazine:
Come On In, Everyone
Worried about the infection risks of family-centered care? Involving loved ones in care can actually help keep patients safe.
Maureen Larkin, for HealthLeaders Media
August 12, 2008
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