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In health debate, Clinton remains vague on penalties
New York Times, February 4, 2008
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Massachusetts’ subsidized insurance cost to double
Boston Globe, February 4, 2008
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Healthcare collections cause swelling of bills
Dallas Morning News, February 4, 2008
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Neurosurgeons scarce in Florida due to legal climate
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, February 4, 2008
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U.S. flu outbreak plan criticized
Washington Post, February 4, 2008
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Spotlight:
Claiming Their Due
Many providers struggle to bill for services amid a maze of contractual allowances, but sophisticated software is helping some hospitals and physician groups better manage the time value of money.
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In health debate, Clinton remains vague on penalties
New York Times, February 4, 2008
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Healthcare collections cause swelling of bills
Dallas Morning News, February 4, 2008
Good news for makers of stents
Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 4, 2008
Florida hospital buying struggling facility
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, February 4, 2008
St. Louis Children's Hospital passes campaign goal, raises $130 million
St. Louis Business Journal, February 1, 2008
Deal for Orlando hospital now goes to state agency for approval
Orlando Sentinel, February 4, 2008
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U.S. flu outbreak plan criticized
Washington Post, February 4, 2008
Flu shots urged for children already in hospital
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, February 4, 2008
Approval process for new hospitals should change, Florida governor says
Orlando Sentinel, February 4, 2008
Pennsylvania hospital receives state OK
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 4, 2008
Plan to solve Florida ER crisis reaches impasse
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, February 4, 2008
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Massachusetts’ subsidized insurance cost to double
Boston Globe, February 4, 2008
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Online house calls click with doctors
Los Angeles Times, February 4, 2008
Surgery pushed memory’s buttons by accident
Boston Globe, February 4, 2008
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Physicians develop new techniques and equipment to keep up with athletes
Boston Globe, February 4, 2008
Neurosurgeons scarce in Florida due to legal climate
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, February 4, 2008
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FDA finds increase in suicide symptoms for patients using seizure medications
New York Times, February 4, 2008
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Commentary:
The KISS Principle
When Donald Trump unveiled "Celebrity Apprentice", a star-studded twist on his popular television reality series, my skeptical side said, "Great, yet another show where virtually unknown D-listers try desperately for a shot at real fame."
Molly Rowe, for HealthLeaders Media
February 1, 2008
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Video: Claims Editing Help
Scouring claims can prevent battles with payers. Plus reports on Wal-Mart's health clinics, judging effectiveness of treatments, and more. [Powered by Trinity Healthforce Learning.]
January 31, 2008
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Audio:
Moving Beyond Predictive Modeling (Part II)
Jim Kerr, vice president of business development at CareGuide, talks about his company's One Care Street, which is a survey-based predictive model, and how the program is impacting health and costs.
Les Masterson, for HealthLeaders Media
January 30, 2008
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Magazine:
Emergency Repairs
At one point in my career, I was a television critic hobnobbing in Hollywood with network actors, executives and producers. I remember back in 1994 I was at a reception for NBC's new fall shows at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles talking to Anthony Edwards, whom at that time I only knew as Gilbert in Revenge of the Nerds. He was promoting his new show, another medical drama titled simply ER.
Jim Molpus, for HealthLeaders magazine
January 2008
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