Daily news & Analysis
For breaking news and analysis throughout the day, visit HealthLeadersMedia.com or add the RSS Feed of our Daily News & Analysis.
By: Janice Simmons, for HealthLeaders Media, September 21, 2009
Fasten your seat belts: It's going to be a lively week with the Senate Finance Committee as it gears up Tuesday to consider 564 amendments to its healthcare reform bill. Here are three areas that could see changes as the Finance Committee marks up the bill.
More Analysis »
By: MacKenzie Kimball, for HealthLeaders Media, September 21, 2009
Many of the provisions outlined in Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus' healthcare plan, America's Healthy Futures Act, are attracting scorn from conservatives and left-wingers alike, but there are certain provisions that have gained positive attention and support from the long-term care industry.
More Analysis »
By: Dom Nicastro, for HealthLeaders Media, September 18, 2009
When will greater HIPAA enforcement affect your organization? And how regular will they be? The federal government is still working out those details.
More Analysis »
By: Liz Jones, September 18, 2009
Hospitals will have a clear process for reporting physicians struggling with a substance abuse or mental health disorder once Governor Schwarzenegger signs California Senate Bill 820 into law.
More Analysis »
By: Janice Simmons, for HealthLeaders Media, September 21, 2009
The Department of Health and Human Services will spend $650 million in economic recovery stimulus money to encourage Americans to adopt more "healthful lifestyle habits." The funds will be used with a community prevention and wellness initiative to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, decrease obesity, and decrease smoking across the country.
More Analysis »
By: Kristen Kohrt, for HealthLeaders Media, September 18, 2009
A new study shows Medicare's policy against paying for hospital-acquired conditions will only save $1.1 million to $2.7 million.
More Analysis »
By: Philip Betbeze, for HealthLeaders Media, September 18, 2009
Cutthroat competition among providers isn't a challenge to building and maintaining a successful and thriving hospital. But that's likely to change.
More Analysis »
|
