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By Eric Wicklund | 10:50 am | October 13, 2010
An upstart California healthcare union is in danger of folding following a decisive defeat to a bitter rival in a recent vote of Kaiser Permanente employees.
By Diana Manos | 12:02 pm | October 12, 2010
Financial uncertainties associated with healthcare reform are a major concern for large hospitals and the focus of a new white paper sponsored by Siemens Financial Services.
By Chris Anderson | 11:47 am | October 12, 2010
Virginia Health Information's "Compare HMOs" report contains five years of data to help consumers see which plans do a better job of delivering care, along with overall member satisfaction.
By Eric Wicklund | 11:15 am | October 12, 2010
The growing number of self-pay patients is prompting one of the nation's largest healthcare coalitions to expand its revenue cycle management tools.
By Diana Manos | 11:13 am | October 12, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has awarded $727 million to 143 community health centers nationwide.
By John Andrews | 02:55 pm | October 08, 2010
The mid-September announcement from Atlanta-based MedAssets that it was acquiring The Broadlane Group for $850 million had the healthcare industry buzzing for several reasons.
By Eric Wicklund | 02:50 pm | October 08, 2010
Many community hospitals and physician groups still handle patient accounts the old-fashioned way – with paper printouts and highlighters. Ontario Systems would like to introduce them to the wonders of revenue cycle management software.
By Mike Miliard | 02:49 pm | October 08, 2010
Hyland Software has purchased the privately held Computer Systems Company, Inc. (the CSC Group), a Strongsville, Ohio-based provider of business and clinical healthcare software and document conversion services.
By Eric Wicklund | 02:47 pm | October 08, 2010
The concept of "green" practices is taking root in healthcare as hospitals and other providers look not only to preserve the environment, but save on equipment costs by recycling.
By Eric Wicklund | 02:45 pm | October 08, 2010
Once upon a time, Americans traveling abroad were urged not to leave home without their American Express Traveler's Checks. Nowadays, healthcare providers are being asked to regard the credit card company with that same financial responsibility.