Archives for November 2013
Hawai‘i Health Connector Announces Leadership Transition Tom Matsuda Named Interim Executive Director26 Nov 2013
The Hawai‘i Health Connector today announced the appointment of Tom Matsuda, current Affordable Care Act implementation manager with the Governor’s... Continue Reading
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Conemaugh exploring its options26 Nov 2013
Johnstown’s Conemaugh Health System is formally exploring affiliation with other hospital networks, potentially setting up yet another merger in Western... Continue Reading
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Chuck Lauer: A Tale of Selfless Giving26 Nov 2013
People have a great capacity for goodness. We’ve all seen it: Neighbors coming to the rescue of a down-on-their-luck family... Continue Reading
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Beth Israel Deaconess CIO Dr. John Halamka on Learning From Mistakes26 Nov 2013
Dr. John Halamka on his 15-year tenure at BIDMC, learning from mistakes and the silver lining in the troubled HealthCare.gov... Continue Reading
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Feds: DSHS neglected disabled to cut costs, may owe $16M26 Nov 2013
In an attempt to save money, Washington state has been illegally denying needed services to two dozen developmentally disabled residents... Continue Reading
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Analysis of huge data sets will reshape health care26 Nov 2013
WASHINGTON — Insurers will soon reassess how they predict costs; patients will let doctors know what medications won’t work with... Continue Reading
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Hospitals getting better at preventing MRSA26 Nov 2013
Severe MRSA infections have decreased by 54.2% in U.S. hospitals since 2005, according to a new report from the Centers... Continue Reading
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November 26, 2013-Hospitals getting better at preventing MRSA26 Nov 2013
Tuesday November 26, 2013 Home | Subscribe Provider Advisory Weekly Top Stories Hospitals getting better at preventing MRSA Analysis of... Continue Reading
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Alternative Care Facilities Are The Preferred Medical Option For Younger Generation22 Nov 2013
Young and healthy. Or so many new American adults hope. According to Vitals, the market leader in providing online tools that... Continue Reading
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The U.S. Lags in Life Expectancy Gains22 Nov 2013
Life expectancy in the U.S. has been growing more slowly than in other developed countries and is now more than... Continue Reading
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