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On candidates' health plans, the numbers fly
New York Times, October 22, 2008
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Georgia hospital awaits word on financial bailout
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 22, 2008
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Pilot program creates job to coordinate care
Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 22, 2008
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One big antibiotic dose fights MRSA, study says
Wall Street Journal (subscription required), October 22, 2008
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Failing Chicago hospital cited for health, safety violations
Chicago Tribune, October 22, 2008
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Spotlight:
Bangkok Hospital CEO Accepts Top Leadership Teams Award
All the way from Thailand, Chatree Duangnet, MD, joined us in Chicago last week to accept an award on behalf of Bangkok Hospital Medical Center.
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On candidates' health plans, the numbers fly
New York Times, October 22, 2008
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Georgia hospital awaits word on financial bailout
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 22, 2008
Failing Chicago hospital cited for health, safety violations
Chicago Tribune, October 22, 2008
Iowa limits health insurance choices
AP/Chicago Tribune, October 21, 2008
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Pilot program creates job to coordinate care
Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 22, 2008
One big antibiotic dose fights MRSA, study says
Wall Street Journal (subscription required), October 22, 2008
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South Carolina-based Providence Hospitals to lay off 30
The State, October 21, 2008
Government employees who use Nashville General may get discounts
The Tennessean, October 22, 2008
In-store health clinics' popularity grows in Pittsburgh market
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, October 21, 2008
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Health insurers reinvent themselves as money managers
Los Angeles Times, October 22, 2008
Many kids lack insurance, despite having insured parents
HealthDay/Washington Post, October 22, 2008
Universal coverage too high at any price for some employers
Wall Street Journal (blog), October 22, 2008
Study says wellness programs pay off
Raleigh News & Observer, October 21, 2008
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Uninsured not main reason for ER crowding
Reuters/Yahoo News, October 22, 2008
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Aetna to offer records in Microsoft HealthVault
AP/Yahoo News, October 22, 2008
Surgical instruments shrink to fit tiny patients
Orlando Sentinel, October 21, 2008
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Live From MGMA:
Healthcare Reform, MGMA Style
Neither of the healthcare reform plans offered by Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain addresses the core problems of the system, William Jessee, MD, president and CEO of the MGMA, said Tuesday.
Elyas Bakhtiari, for HealthLeaders Media
October 21, 2008
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Commentary:
Dependent Eligibility Gets a Hard Look in Hard Times
When it comes to healthcare benefits for employees, hospitals have just about every other industry beat. But there is no denying that healthcare costs will continue to increase.
John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media
October 20, 2008
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Commentary:
What Skills Do CEOs Need to Be Successful Today?
I'm in Chicago today at our Top Leadership Teams in Healthcare conference, so I thought it was only fitting to examine what traits and skill sets CEOs need to be successful in the current healthcare environment.
Carrie Vaughan, for HealthLeaders Media
October 17, 2008
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Magazine:
China Calling
An exchange program helps a New Jersey hospital executive offer leadership insight on the other side of the globe.
Justine Murphy, for HealthLeaders Magazine
October 2008
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