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By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, September 9, 2010
Two thirds of physicians say they are using personal devices for mobile health solutions and 40% of patients say they'd be willing to pay for a remote monitoring device that sends health information to their doctors, a PriceWaterhouse survey says.
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By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, September 9, 2010
An audit by the Office of the Inspector General finds deficient claims by NHIC Corp, one of four regional Medicare contractors that review and pay durable medical equipment claims under Part B.
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By: James Carroll, for HealthLeaders Media, September 9, 2010
Providers dealing with the Region A Recovery Audit Contractor can lessen the potential impact and even hope to avoid denials by implementing these expert tips.
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By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, September 9, 2010
Older adults have different risk factors when it comes to indoor and outdoor falls. This subtle variation is often ignored and should affect how fall prevention programs are structured, study says.
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By: Health Governance Report, September 9, 2010
The OR increasingly acts as a financial engine for the organization, and more complex surgeries and greater volume typically add up to a better bottom line.
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By: Cora Nucci, for HealthLeaders Media, September 8, 2010
More employers are offering health insurance to their employees, but workers are paying more and getting less than in previous years. That's according to the 2010 Employer Health Benefits Survey, released last week by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust. A goal of the Affordable Care Act is to insure 95% of the U.S. population, but the Kaiser report suggests that coverage alone may not necessarily deliver more healthcare.
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By: Marianne Aiello, for HealthLeaders Media, September 8, 2010
Hospitals can garner positive publicity by allowing doctors' and staff's personality to shine through in advertising. Rush University Medical Center did just that in a recent campaign.
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By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, September 8, 2010
One in 10 medical diagnoses may be wrong. Doctors are missing an enormous opportunity to save lives, prolong or improve lives, avoid waste in the healthcare system and save money. A patient safety expert shares five ways to begin addressing what is an imperfect system.
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