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Infection control guidelines issued
New York Times, October 9, 2008
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital opens transplant-consultation clinic in Glenview, IL
Chicago Tribune, October 9, 2008
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Pennsylvania lawmakers fail to renew healthcare watchdog
Philadelphia Inquirer, October 9, 2008
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CEO turnover hits a record high
Los Angeles Times, October 9, 2008
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Universal Health CEO: Not seeing big economic effects yet
Wall Street Journal (subscription required), October 9, 2008
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Spotlight:
The Complexities of a Global Financial Crisis
A growing financial crisis has many concerned about the future of the U.S. economy. But Americans are not alone—the world economy is bracing for this financial crisis, too.
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Infection control guidelines issued
New York Times, October 9, 2008
Chicago hospital puts itself up for sale
Chicago Tribune, October 9, 2008
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital opens transplant-consultation clinic in Glenview, IL
Chicago Tribune, October 9, 2008
CEO turnover hits a record high
Los Angeles Times, October 9, 2008
Universal Health CEO: Not seeing big economic effects yet
Wall Street Journal (subscription required), October 9, 2008
Free clinic opens in Germantown, MD
Washington Post, October 9, 2008
St. Vincent's Birmingham opens $36 million orthopedic center
Birmingham Business Journal, October 8, 2008
Without reform, a healthcare bailout may be needed, Cerner CEO warns
Kansas City Star, October 8, 2008
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Pennsylvania lawmakers fail to renew healthcare watchdog
Philadelphia Inquirer, October 9, 2008
No compromise on Pennsylvania health coverage expansion
AP/Philadelphia Inquirer, October 9, 2008
New Jersey races focus on healthcare costs
Philadelphia Inquirer, October 9, 2008
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Four hospital officials arrested in Virgin Islands
AP/Miami Herald, October 9, 2008
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Report: Both candidates increase health coverage
AP/Yahoo News, October 9, 2008
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More Middle Tennesseans lack health insurance
The Tennessean, October 9, 2008
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Gene-testing startup's study responds to critics
Associated Press, October 9, 2008
Sutter hospital to install solar energy system
Sacramento Bee, 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:
E-Referrals: Health 2.0’s Next Big Thing?
A process that could streamline referrals, lighten the load on the ER, and save millions of dollars? While it may sound too good to be true, a new report outlines the benefits of modernizing referrals.
Kathryn Mackenzie, for HealthLeaders Media
October 7, 2008
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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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Magazine:
Show Them More Than $
Healthcare hiring has never been more competitive. Organizations need to increasingly find new and unusual ways to attract staff and keep them there. But how?
Molly Rowe, for HealthLeaders Magazine
September 2008
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