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Tennessee hospitals feeling economic pinch, cut staff
The Tennessean, December 31, 2008
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Obama team seeks public input on healthcare
Denver Post, December 31, 2008
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Geriatric care in 'crisis mode'
New York Times, December 31, 2008
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Las Vegas surgery center self-reports disinfection lapse
Las Vegas Sun, December 31, 2008
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MA budget cuts threaten senior health services
Boston Globe, December 31, 2008
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Spotlight:
National Health Information Network Set to Launch, Sort Of
The Nationwide Health Information Network will become reality very soon, when preliminary tests go live in February. Many are calling this a major milestone.
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Embattled Miami heart surgeon won't surrender medical license
Miami Herald, December 31, 2008
Geriatric care in 'crisis mode'
New York Times, December 31, 2008
Idaho feels the pinch of family physician shortage
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 31, 2008
'Surgtechs' in high demand in South Florida
Miami Herald, December 31, 2008
Prominent child psychiatrist suspends relationship with drug makers
Boston Globe, December 31, 2008
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Obama team seeks public input on healthcare
Denver Post, December 31, 2008
SEIU leaders sees triumphs, setbacks in 2008
Los Angeles Times, December 31, 2008
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Las Vegas surgery center self-reports disinfection lapse
Las Vegas Sun, December 31, 2008
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PacificCare fined for claims denials
The Oregonian, December 31, 2008
NC awaits growth of high-risk health insurance pool
Raleigh News & Observer, December 31, 2008
Spend last-minute FSA surplus on aspirin, Band-Aids
Orlando Sentinel, December 31, 2008
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MA budget cuts threaten senior health services
Boston Globe, December 31, 2008
Tennessee hospitals feeling economic pinch, cut staff
The Tennessean, December 31, 2008
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Grocery chain to provide free antibiotics
Washington Post, December 31, 2008
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New Year to usher out Pharma swag
New York Times, December 31, 2008
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'Senior moments' tied to blood-sugar levels
Los Angeles Times, December 31, 2008
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Audio:
Women's Health
Lisa Slama, PhD, consultant with Sg2, talks about expanding the scope of women's health service lines and considers the market's potential for growth in the near future.
Elyas Bakhtiari, for HealthLeaders Media
December 11, 2008
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Magazine:
Bigger Isn't Always Better
Bare bones micropractices can help physicians trim costs and spend more time with their patients.
Carrie Vaughan, for HealthLeaders Media
December 12, 2008
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Commentary:
2008: The Year of Hype
The year 2008 will be remembered as the year that shined a bright spotlight on medical travel. The concept had been around for many years, but it has quickly become a way to deal with spiraling healthcare costs.
Rick Johnson, for HealthLeaders Media
December 30, 2008
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Commentary:
Glad To See You Go
The year 2008 was no fun for the folks who run finance operations at hospitals—or for much of anyone else. We're glad to see it go, but before we do, let's take a look back.
Philip Betbeze, for HealthLeaders Media
December 29, 2008
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