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By: Dom Nicastro, for HealthLeaders Media, December 28, 2010
There is hardly any tangible evidence that the HITECH Act has significantly changed the landscape of protecting patients' privacy. But the legislation has given organizations plenty of reasons to be vigilant in their HIPAA compliance efforts.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, December 28, 2010
The nation's hospitals reported six "mass layoffs" of 50 or more employees in November, down considerably from October and September, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, December 28, 2010
The federal government on Monday awarded bonuses to 15 states that streamlined processes and boosted enrollment for uninsured children in Medicaid. The funding was included in the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization legislation signed by President Obama in February 2009.
By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, December 27, 2010
Miami-Dade County in Florida is targeted in two Office of Inspector General reports, one which scrutinizes spending on inhaler medications and the other which examines costs for outpatient therapy.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, December 27, 2010
Journalists love closure. I started the year with eight predictions for healthcare HR in 2010. So, I thought I'd end the year with a look back to see how well – or poorly – I did as a prognosticator.
By: Karen Minich-Pourshadi, for HealthLeaders Media, December 27, 2010
Late December is the time of year when we look at ahead with anticipation at what the future holds. With only days left in 2010, I checked in with two seasoned healthcare CFOs to get their insights on what 2011 may hold.
By: February 15, 2011
Join us live from Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital and share lessons learned from executives at leading national cardiac service lines and medical groups on shared governance, clinical integration, and physician alignment.
By: December 16, 2010
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