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Hospitals see drop in paying patients
New York Times, November 7, 2008
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Atlanta's Grady Hospital gets passing marks
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 6, 2008
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HCA to conserve cash, pay debt with bonds
The Tennessean, November 7, 2008
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Sale of Pontiac, MI, hospital to doctors and McLaren nearly done
Detroit Free Press, November 6, 2008
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Detroit seeks Congress aid on retiree healthcare
AP/Yahoo News, November 7, 2008
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Spotlight:
Dry Run Lets Hospitals Take the Plunge on New IRS Filing
Nonprofit hospitals—big and small—should heed the suggestions of the American Hospital Association and the IRS and compile a "dry run" on their complete Schedule H tax forms.
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Hospitals see drop in paying patients
New York Times, November 7, 2008
HCA to conserve cash, pay debt with bonds
The Tennessean, November 7, 2008
UPMC St. Margaret closing Harmar cardiac program
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 7, 2008
Mayo Clinic to close unit, cut 30 jobs
AP/Minneapolis Star Tribune, November 7, 2008
Temple health system's CEO stepping down
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 2008
LifePoint Hospitals third quarter net tumbles 60% on planned sales
Wall Street Journal (subscription required), November 7, 2008
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Atlanta's Grady Hospital gets passing marks
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 6, 2008
Sale of Pontiac, MI, hospital to doctors and McLaren nearly done
Detroit Free Press, November 6, 2008
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center plans full hospital in Monroeville, PA
AP/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 7, 2008
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Detroit seeks Congress aid on retiree healthcare
AP/Yahoo News, November 7, 2008
Disgruntled RAC contractors cry foul
Christa Van der Eb, for Sg2 (free registration required), November 6, 2008
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Parents reject doctors' stand on boy with brain tumor
Washington Post, November 7, 2008
Missouri contractor files lien against Pennsylvania children's hospital
Pittsburgh Business Times, November 7, 2008
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How did doctors do in the Congressional elections?
Wall Street Journal (blog), November 7, 2008
Commentary: A positive approach to doctors-in-training
New York Times, November 7, 2008
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Commentary:
Why Quality Doesn't Matter
The amount of healthcare quality data out there might be growing, but consumers' interest in it seems to be waning.
Gienna Shaw, for HealthLeaders Media
November 5, 2008
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Commentary:
Medicare Advantage in the Crosshairs
The election of Barack Obama will bring a radical shift in healthcare that could put a bull's eye squarely on the back of health insurers.
Les Masterson, for HealthLeaders Media
November 5, 2008
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Audio:
Engaging Physicians in Quality
Joel J. Reich, MD, senior vice president for medical affairs at Eastern Connecticut Health Network, discusses the disconnect between physicians and hospital administrators when it comes to quality improvement efforts.
Elyas Bakhtiari, for HealthLeaders Media
November 6, 2008
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Contributed Feature:
Challenges & Opportunities: Healthcare Transactions in a Challenging Capital Market
Although healthcare transaction activity has slowed during the downturn in the economy—particularly with regard to acquisitions by private equity buyers—investment banks, private equity houses, hedge funds, and lenders continue to aggressively seek healthcare deals.
William J. Spratt, Jr., for HealthLeaders Media
November 3, 2008
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