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American Medical Group Association, American Hospital Association, weigh in on Medicare’s proposed rule.

New study shows that patient-tailored support from community health workers can reduce hospitalization and improve control of obesity, diabetes and smoking.

Affiliation will enhance medical, surgical and related healthcare services in the Bay Area by improving coordination of primary and specialized care

A new mother who accidentally smothered her 4-day-old baby in a hospital bed has filed an $8.6 million lawsuit against Portland Adventist Medical Center. Monica Thompson faults the Southeast Portland hospital for putting her newborn, Jacob, in bed with her in middle of...

The Department of Health in Washington, D.C., has ordered a hospital to stop delivering babies and offering prenatal care for the next 90 days. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that district officials declined to say what prompted the suspension at United Medical...

RAND survey of physicians and nurses at nearly 300 federally qualified health centers across the nation finds increasing dissatisfaction with work conditions.

Accreditors like The Joint Commission would have been required to post final survey reports online within 90 days of delivering them to hospitals. But it turns out federal law may prohibit such a requirement.

Ambiguity and litigation are among the reasons an organization may look elsewhere for experts to evaluate a physician’s competence. 

In FY 2013, American Board of Medical Specialties members reported $263 million in revenue and $239 million in expenses. Between 2003 and 2013, the change in net balance of ABMS member boards grew from $237 million to $635 million.

The perinatal director at SSM St. Mary's Hospital shares how the organization achieves C-section rates well below the national average.