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A Captive Audience—and Providers—Benefit from Telemedicine

Where might be the perfect setting to launch a successful telemedicine project? If you guessed the state prison system, you'd be right on the money.

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CT Hospital was Prepared for Power Plant Explosion

Scott Wallask, for HealthLeaders Media, February 9, 2010

Millions of H1N1 Doses Will Expire on Feb. 15

Janice Simmons, for HealthLeaders Media, February 9, 2010

Top House Republicans throw cold water on healthcare summit

Washington Post, February 9, 2010

Adventist, Howard Foundation Building New Hospital

John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, February 9, 2010

On health bill, GOP's road is a new map

New York Times, February 9, 2010

Bills stalled, hospitals fear rising unpaid care

New York Times, February 9, 2010

Audio: Tips to Avoid Claims Denials
Judy Suska of IMA Consulting offers hospitals tips on working with health plans on claims denials. [Sponsored by Emdeon] +
Karen Minich-Pourshadi, for HealthLeaders Media
February 1, 2010
Commentary: Is Steele the Man for CMS?
The rumor mill has President Obama naming Geisinger Health System CEO Glenn Steele as the new chief of CMS, a position that has been vacant since before the Bush administration left office. +
Philip Betbeze, for HealthLeaders Media
January 29, 2010
Commentary: CA Health Unions Have Forgotten Solidarity Forever
The fight that pits the giant Service Employees International Union against the upstart National Union of Healthcare Workers has been most remarkable for its very public vitriol. +
John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media
February 1, 2010
Does mandating nurse-patient ratios improve care?
Yes, mandated ratios improve nurse retention, improve morale, and increase patient satisfaction
Somewhat, but while mandated ratios improve some areas of care, they do not improve all aspects of care
No, the ratios are too difficult to enforce and it is too costly to implement
Possibly, but more concrete evidence is needed to prove the ratios improve quality of care

Art and Music Improve Quality and Patient Satisfaction
IHI Senior Fellow Blair Sadler discusses how hospitals are using the arts to reduce patient anxiety. [Sponsored by McKesson]
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