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Hospital industry may hit rough patch, Moody's warns
Chicago Tribune, January 24, 2008
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New Jersey moving to aid surgery centers
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 24, 2008
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Massachusetts-based health network to keep care close to home
Boston Globe, January 24, 2008
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Bush's second child insurance veto stands
Washington Post, January 24, 2008
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Blue Cross proposes fix for uninsured Americans
Reuters/Yahoo News, January 23, 2008
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Spotlight:
Drug Logo Overdose
The pens on the reception desk at my doctor's office are emblazoned with logos. But they aren't branded to the practice or even the health system. No, these items are all branded to the pharmaceutical companies.
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Hospital industry may hit rough patch, Moody's warns
Chicago Tribune, January 24, 2008
Massachusetts-based health network to keep care close to home
Boston Globe, January 24, 2008
Panel to find ways to keep San Francisco hospital open
San Francisco Chronicle, January 24, 2008
Illinois hospital will be replaced
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 23, 2008
Investment in Northeast Ohio health ventures takes off
Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 23, 2008
Developer strikes deal with HealthSouth to buy campus in Birmingham
Birmingham News, January 23, 2008
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New Jersey moving to aid surgery centers
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 24, 2008
Key vote on healthcare coverage delayed in California
San Francisco Chronicle, January 24, 2008
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Bush's second child insurance veto stands
Washington Post, January 24, 2008
Report: Dems likely to boost healthcare
AP/Yahoo News, January 24, 2008
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Blue Cross proposes fix for uninsured Americans
Reuters/Yahoo News, January 23, 2008
Employers put health coverage in workers' hands
USA Today, January 24, 2008
Cost of health initiative up $400 million in Massachusetts
Boston Globe, January 24, 2008
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Tennessee doctors express concern as retail clinics flourish
The Tennessean, January 24, 2008
Doctors paid to prescribe generic pills
Wall Street Journal (subscription required), January 24, 2008
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Tennessee health clinic assists uninsured
The Tennessean, January 24, 2008
Co-pays contribute to drop in preventive care
HealthDay/Washington Post, January 24, 2008
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Former Alabama hospital consultant got $16,666 pay advance, still outstanding
The Birmingham News, January 23, 2008
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Cleveland Clinic co-sponsors Arab Health 2008 convention in Dubai
Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 23, 2008
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Commentary:
One Price Fits All
After largely abandoning the capitation model nearly a decade ago in favor of paying providers on a fee-for-service basis, Massachusetts' largest insurer is coming back with an updated plan.
Brad Cain, for HealthLeaders Media
January 23, 2008
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News:
Survey compares rural and urban/suburban physicians
Physician recruitment firm LocumTenens.com recently surveyed doctors to better understand their perceptions of practicing medicine in rural America versus practicing in areas with populations of 50,000 or more.
Ben Cole, for HealthLeaders Media
January 23, 2008
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Audio:
Moving Beyond Predictive Modeling
Jim Kerr, vice president of business development at CareGuide, talks about going beyond claims-based predictive modeling to a hybrid model that includes health surveys and effective coaching.
Les Masterson, for HealthLeaders Media
January 23, 2008
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Magazine:
Finding the Right Carrot
Wellness programs can translate into both cost savings for your organization and healthier lives for employees--if you can find the proper motivation.
Corey Christman, for HealthLeaders Magazine/i>
January 2008
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