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By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, December 9, 2010
The U.S. House on Thursday afternoon voted 409-2 to delay by one year the nearly $20 billion in Medicare reimbursements cuts to physicians that were due to take effect Jan. 1. The measure garnered unanimous consent in the Senate Wednesday.
By: Jeff Elliott, for HealthLeaders Media, December 10, 2010
The group is concerned about disparity among providers that would easily integrate into an accountable care organization and others that lack the appropriate technology or funding to adopt that framework, including a global payment system.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, December 10, 2010
Community Health Systems, Inc. has made an offer to acquire Tenet Healthcare Corp. in a deal valued at $7.3 billion that would create the nation's largest private hospital chain. Tenet has rejected the offer, saying it would not be beneficial for shareholders.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, December 10, 2010
Global spending on healthcare will surge by $71 trillion—an increase of more than 50%—by 2020, with the greatest growth coming from emerging markets in Brazil, Russia, India, and China, according to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
By: HealthLeaders Media Staff, December 10, 2010
A recent survey of medical residents, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, finds that newly minted doctors are divided on new work-hour rules—and many tend to view them negatively. At least one advocate of the reforms, however, questions how well residents understand the changes—or the rationale behind them.
By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, December 2, 2010
In our annual HealthLeaders 20, we profile individuals who are changing healthcare for the better. Some are longtime industry fixtures; others would clearly be considered outsiders. Some are revered; others would not win many popularity contests. All of them are playing a crucial role in making the healthcare industry better. This is Peter Pronovost's story.
By: November 30, 2010
Proving marketing ROI is both critical to do, yet often hard to do. In this economic and competitive environment, the stakes are high—you need to show the efficacy of your marketing dollars through a commitment to measuring your efforts beyond brand awareness. Join HealthLeaders Media on December 13 for this 90-minute Webcast and Q&A to get specific how-to's on demonstrable marketing efficacy with case studies from Chester County Hospital and Fairview Health Services. http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod.cfm?id=9248&s=EZINEADH&e_topic=WS_HLM2
By: December 7, 2010
Successful spine and back care service lines require a foundation rooted in market knowledge, organizational commitment, and physician alignment, as well as the fluidity to adapt to ever-changing conditions, including reimbursement changes, technological advances, and a growing patient preference for non-surgical options. Join HealthLeaders Media on December 14 for this 90-minute Webcast and Q&A, and discover ways to position your back/spine service line for success.http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod.cfm?id=9297&s=EZINEADH&e_topic=WS_HLM2
By: Joe Cantlupe, for HealthLeaders Media, December 9, 2010
A lifestyle educator can tackle issues a physician often has little time for: health assessments, weight loss counseling and management, of blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions. One doctor explains how hiring an educator can pay off.
By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, December 9, 2010
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement's annual quality forum in Orlando this week drew a record number of attendees. Many went home inspired by panels on quality initiatives that emphasized the patient perspective. Some are already thinking about how to apply what they've learned.
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