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U.S. to compare medical treatments under stimulus bill
New York Times, February 16, 2009
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Online health data in remission
Washington Post, February 17, 2009
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HHS vacancy stalls health agenda, advocates say
Washington Post, February 17, 2009
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GM presses union for cuts in healthcare
New York Times, February 17, 2009
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Deadly bacteria defy drugs, alarming doctors
Los Angeles Times, February 17, 2009
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Spotlight:
Low-Tech Safety
Hospitals have increasingly turned to advanced technology to help keep patients safe. But some providers are discovering that there are considerable virtues in simplicity.
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HHS vacancy stalls health agenda, advocates say
Washington Post, February 17, 2009
U.S. to compare medical treatments under stimulus bill
New York Times, February 16, 2009
Commentary: Economic stimulus package holds a silver lining for hospitals
Sg2, February 17, 2009
Healthcare winners and losers in the stimulus package
Los Angeles Times, February 17, 2009
Healthcare coalition rises, then stalls
Yahoo News, February 17, 2009
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GM presses union for cuts in healthcare
New York Times, February 17, 2009
Stimulus attempts to ease anxiety of health coverage
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 17, 2009
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Deadly bacteria defy drugs, alarming doctors
Los Angeles Times, February 17, 2009
Amid nurse shortage, hospitals focus on retention
AP/Yahoo News, February 17, 2009
Zagat helps bring ratings to healthcare
New York Times, February 17, 2009
Fort Worth, TX-based JPS looks at becoming highest-level trauma center
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 13, 2009
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Dallas-area hospitals defend tax-exempt status, executive pay
Dallas Morning News, February 17, 2009
Cedar Rapids, IA-based Mercy Medical Center announces hiring freeze
AP/Chicago Tribune, February 17, 2009
Brownsville, PA, hospital surrenders license, closes doors
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 13, 2009
Recession weakens hospitals' capital spending projects
Dallas Morning News, February 16, 2009
UPMC shows losses, gains income, interest mixed
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 13, 2009
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Online health data in remission
Washington Post, February 17, 2009
Medpedia: A collaborative Encyclopedia for healthcare
New York Times, February 17, 2009
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Critics: healthcare changes would burden Connecticut's poor
Hartford Courant, February 17, 2009
Fight against New Orleans medical complex continues
New Orleans Times-Picayune, February 13, 2009
Increase in Maryland hospital financial aid urged
Baltimore Sun, February 13, 2009
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Industry Survey 2009:
Systemic Discontent
That our survey of physician leaders would turn up some dissatisfaction with the healthcare system isn't all that surprising. But it's the gap between doctors and other healthcare leaders that suggests a much greater depth to physicians' discontent.
Elyas Bakhtiari, for HealthLeaders Magazine
February 2009
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Audio:
Industry Survey 2009: HealthLeaders Editor Round Table
HealthLeaders Media Editors react to the findings of the Industry Survey 2009.
HealthLeaders Media
February 9, 2009
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Lead Time Blog:
IRS Report is Bad News for Nonprofit Hospitals
Talk about bad timing. In the middle of a financial crisis that has heightened sensitivities about corporate tax breaks, and with Senator Charles Grassley itching to increase scrutiny of nonprofit hospitals, the IRS has released a report that found only a small minority of nonprofit hospitals provide the bulk of community benefit.
Elyas Bakhtiari, for HealthLeaders Media
February 13, 2009
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Contributed Feature:
Twelve Physician Organizational Innovations
Contributor Richard L. Reece, MD, examines 12 innovative, physician-based organizational structures that are changing the healthcare system from the bottom up.
Richard L. Reece, MD, for HealthLeaders Media
February 12, 2009
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