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As an increasing number of physicians are employed by hospitals, communication is extremely important to achieve quality outcomes and cut costs, according to experts at the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s June ANI conference in Las Vegas.
Paula Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Valley Community Clinic (North Hollywood, Calif.), 11 FTEs, 4 locales
People looking for more transparency in their search for medical care have a new resource in a Web site designed to link healthcare providers and patients willing to pay cash.
The healthcare sector is positioned for a significant increase in merger and acquisition activity this year, but deal drivers will vary considerably across individual industry subsectors, according to a new survey.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised its outlook to negative from stable and affirmed its 'BB' long-term rating on bonds issued for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway, N.J.
A new report indicates that a combination of better-coordinated public- and private-sector care, stronger patient awareness of health risks and wellness and improved information systems to eliminate fraud and abuse could save $3.6 trillion over the next decade.
A new report indicates that a combination of better-coordinated public- and private-sector care, stronger patient awareness of health risks and wellness and improved information systems to eliminate fraud and abuse could save $3.6 trillion over the next decade.
Hospitalizations for three common water-borne diseases cost the healthcare system as much as $539 million annually, according to research recently presented at the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has entered into agreements with two Blackstone Valley physician groups to establish patient-centered medical home programs in the region.