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By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, March 16, 2011
Physicians and other health professionals should receive a 1% pay boost for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries in 2012, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission said in its annual list of reimbursement recommendations.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, March 16, 2011
Critical gaps exist between older Americans – particularly among minorities -- who receive potentially lifesaving preventive services and those who do not, according to a new federal report.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, March 16, 2011
The federal crackdown on Medicare fraud detection and enforcement is paying for itself many times over with record-high recoveries of ill-gotten tax dollars, the Obama administration says.
By: Troy Roth, for HealthLeaders Media, March 16, 2011
When providers are armed with the right information and resources, they can turn the negotiations around to capture all revenue rightly owed to them by payer organizations. Modeling technology, training investments, and financial forecasting are make-or-break process points to consider.
By: Laura P. Jacobs, MPH, for HealthLeaders Media, March 16, 2011
While specific regulations from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are still evolving, marketplace trends and healthcare reform have clear implications for physicians regarding private payer initiatives, physician-hospital integration, and government action.
By: Gienna Shaw, for HealthLeaders Media, March 15, 2011
Hospitals might be cutting back on spending, but they're still shelling out for health information technology as hospital leaders strive to improve quality of care – and reap the financial benefits of meeting meaningful use requirements.
By: Rebecca Hendren, for HealthLeaders Media, March 15, 2011
The top concerns for nursing executives in 2011 include CMS’ value-based purchasing and what patient satisfaction scores will mean for reimbursement. But do their priorities mesh with those from nurse managers on the front line where staffing and scheduling cause the most headaches?
By: February 14, 2011
Given the growing trend toward all-inclusive cancer centers, do you know how to differentiate your own oncology services to protect and grow your market share? Your oncology care is distinct. Its marketing should be, too. Join HealthLeaders Media on March 31 for this 90-minute Webcast, including Q&A and a case study, for valuable lessons from marketing leaders. http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod.cfm?id=9460&s=EZINEADH&e_topic=WS_HLM2
By: February 14, 2011
Forward-thinking orthopedic leaders are ensuring high performance and coordination among a carefully constructed caregiver team. Those leaders are also exploring the right metrics to know whether the outcomes they are tracking are the most meaningful to patients. Join the executive and clinical leadership team from nationally renowned MemorialCare Health System and orthopedic innovator Marshall Steele, MD, on March 29 for a three-hour dive into essential orthopedic leadership strategy. http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/rounds/
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