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University of Kansas Hospital's independent path has led to success
Kansas City Star, October 7, 2008
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Tennessee program makes sure ER is for emergencies
The Tennessean, October 8, 2008
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New intensive care unit opens at Minneapolis-based HCMC
Minneapolis Star Tribune Star Tribune, October 8, 2008
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Study: High-tech interventions deliver huge childbirth bill
USA Today, October 8, 2008
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UAW: healthcare trust needs automakers' cash
AP/Yahoo News, October 8, 2008
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Spotlight:
Knee Replacement Surgery? Please Hold For Your Price
When given a choice, employees are largely not opting for the high-deductible health plan option due to a variety of factors. However, many employees aren't getting that choice.
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University of Kansas Hospital's independent path has led to success
Kansas City Star, October 7, 2008
New intensive care unit opens at Minneapolis-based HCMC
Minneapolis Star Tribune Star Tribune, October 8, 2008
Costlier credit may delay Michigan hospitals' construction projects
Detroit Free Press, October 8, 2008
Irvine, CA, hospital to close Jan. 15
Los Angeles Times, October 8, 2008
Maryland-based Holy Cross Hospital moves ahead on expansion plans
Washington Business Journal, October 7, 2008
Report: Healthcare major part of NH economy
AP/Boston Globe, October 8, 2008
University of Cincinnati med units propel growth
Cincinnati Enquirer, October 7, 2008
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Tennessee program makes sure ER is for emergencies
The Tennessean, October 8, 2008
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Study: High-tech interventions deliver huge childbirth bill
USA Today, October 8, 2008
Radio-frequency tags cut specimen bottle errors
HealthDay/Washington Post, October 8, 2008
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UAW: healthcare trust needs automakers' cash
AP/Yahoo News, October 8, 2008
Former WellCare Health Plans worker pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
Tampa Bay Business Journal, October 8, 2008
Doctors know little about consumer-directed health plans
HealthDay/Washington Post, October 8, 2008
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Neither candidate has answer on healthcare, panel says
The Tennessean, October 8, 2008
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Healthcare 2015: The Future of Care Delivery: Care delivery is at an inflection point where we have the opportunity to achieve new milestones in defining, measuring and delivering value. This new in-depth study from IBM, explores how care delivery will likely evolve and how providers can prepare.
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Commentary:
Blueprint Needed for Infection Fight
Hospital human resources professionals across the nation are expected to play a role in determining effective staffing levels to identify and reduce healthcare-associated infections. Good luck!
John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media
October 6, 2008
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Audio:
Domestic Medical Travel
Ronald Miles, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon, discusses Aspirus Wausau (WI) Hospital's strategy to expand its target area by participating in a domestic medical travel network.
Rick Johnson, for HealthLeaders Media
September 30, 2008
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Contributed Feature:
Will Primary Care Be Re-Empowered by an Ailing Economy?
Contributors Richard Reece, MD, and Brian Klepper, PhD, offer examples of how businesses, rather than government agencies, are leading the way in healthcare reform. The current financial crisis, they argue, might push reform forward even faster, but only after causing further damage to healthcare markets.
Richard Reece, MD, and Brian Klepper, PhD, for HealthLeaders Media
September 25, 2008
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Contributed Feature:
What to Say Now
The most recent comments by health finance experts are that our industry will be relatively unharmed by this financial mess. (So far, at least.) But these experts are talking about the math of "access to capital" and "triple A ratings." They are not talking about the culture of your organization or the psyche of your employees.
David Jarrard, for HealthLeaders Media
October 3, 2008
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