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By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, August 8, 2011
The industry generated 27% of all new jobs in July, and for the year to date has created more than 18% of all new jobs in the country, according to preliminary figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By: Margaret Dick Tocknell, for HealthLeaders Media, August 8, 2011
Concerns over the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid rule to standardize quality measurement include the criteria for qualified entities, ability of physicians to correct errors, and impact on rural and chiropractic providers.
By: Dom Nicastro, for HealthLeaders Media, August 8, 2011
A firm that won a $9.2 million federal contract to conduct privacy and security compliance audits lost a flash drive containing patient information while working with a healthcare system in 2010.
By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, August 8, 2011
Researchers at two hospitals say they have isolated five checks that could have prevented 97% of 4,000 radiation errors and near misses they identified over a three-year period.
By: By Jane Metzger and David Classen, for HealthLeaders Media, August 5, 2011
In order for the electronic health record to improve clinical performance, some traditional silos of health information technology in the hospital need to change, these experts say.
By: Philip Betbeze, for HealthLeaders Media, August 5, 2011
Sister Mary Jean Ryan calls it "transitioning," but after 25 years as president and CEO of SSM Healthcare, one of the few members of a religious order to lead a healthcare organization is stepping aside.
By: June 13, 2011
Date: August 16, 2011
What: Attend on-site or participate via live webcast.
About: Get accountable care strategies from ACO pioneers Norton Healthcare, Humana, and Palmetto Health--first movers who already have experienced the challenges of building a new framework for healthcare delivery.
LINK: http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod-9589-EZINEADB&e_topic=WS_HLM2
By: August 1, 2011
Date: September 15, 2011
What: Attend on-site or participate via live simulcast About: Learn how host Bon Secours Richmond Health System and invited guest Geisinger Health System maximize downstream revenue in their women's health services, as well as opportunities for integration, quality and customer loyalty. LINK: http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod-9563-EZINEADB&e_topic=WS_HLM2
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