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By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, March 7, 2011
The American Medical Association is applauding a federal appeals court's ruling that physicians who bill patients after providing services are not subject to Federal Trade Commission so-called red flag rules that apply to creditors.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, March 7, 2011
The healthcare sector created 34,300 payroll additions in February 2011, more than double the number of payroll additions reported last month, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, March 8, 2011
House Democrats want a formal review of Medicare Part D saying a report by the Office of Inspector General reveals "severe problems" with underreporting of drug manufacturer rebates.
By: Dom Nicastro, for HealthLeaders Media, March 8, 2011
A hospital data security manager explains how proper communications and training maintains the privacy of personal health information and keeps The Office for Civil Rights satisfied.
By: Karen Minich-Pourshadi, for HealthLeaders Media, March 7, 2011
Sometimes when you take a look back, you can see just how far you’ve come. Other times, you can see just how little progress you’ve made. Unfortunately, the latter may be more true in the case of capital expense budgets, as healthcare leaders continue to hold fast to their dollars--putting their money into only the most necessary of initiatives.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, March 7, 2011
Public furor over a multi-million dollar payout for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' former CEO is not a human resources debacle. It is however, part of a continuing and troubling trend in healthcare.
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/
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
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