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By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, August 8, 2012
Interim final rules governing the use of healthcare electronic fund transfer standards and electronic remittance advice operating rules are projected to save providers billions of dollars in administrative costs over 10 years, says the Department of Health and Human Services.
By: Margaret Dick Tocknell, for HealthLeaders Media, August 8, 2012
Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas has completed about 70% of the tasks on its corrective action plan, according to a report filed by an independent safety consultant. "Adverse quality and safety events," however, persist, the report says.
By: Alexandra Wilson Pecci, for HealthLeaders Media, August 7, 2012
A study linking nurse burnout and patient infections deserves the swift attention of nurse leaders, not only so they can address employee satisfaction issues, but also to improve patient care and hold down hospital costs.
By: Scott Mace, for HealthLeaders Media, August 7, 2012
Sometimes, the most basic tools are all you need to get the job done. One physician explains how all he really needs to deliver primary care to his patients is his training, his experience, a telephone, and a Web browser.
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