Archives for October 2013
Medicare change may cost patients: New ‘two midnights’ admissions rule affects hospitals, too22 Oct 2013
For many Medicare patients at the hospital, phrases like “inpatient” and “observation status” can easily blend in undetected with all... Continue Reading
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Internal considerations Wisconsin providers should examine regarding exchange enrollment22 Oct 2013
A major goal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the near universal coverage of Americans by... Continue Reading
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”Differential diagnosis” cannot save the day22 Oct 2013
Reading the recent order in Morritt v. Stryker Corp., 1:07-cv-02319, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 136843 (E.D.N.Y. Aug 12, 2013) (Report... Continue Reading
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California Governor Brown signs law requiring licensing for private home care agencies22 Oct 2013
In a move that will affect a number of franchise companies, yesterday California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law... Continue Reading
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Is it Time to Pay Hospital Board Members?22 Oct 2013
Consolidation, healthcare reform and possible talent shortages on the board mean many board members are devoting more time to their... Continue Reading
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North Texas Men Convicted of Healthcare Fraud22 Oct 2013
Two Grand Prairie men have been convicted of healthcare fraud for their roles in a Medicaid scam that netted the... Continue Reading
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Laptop thefts compromise 729,000 hospital patient files22 Oct 2013
The health information of 729,000 patients was compromised when thieves stole two laptops from an administration building of a San... Continue Reading
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Oregon’s top health care union launches 5 ballot measures targeting hospital pricing, quality22 Oct 2013
A union representing health care workers on Monday filed five ballot measures with the Secretary of State’s office targeting hospital... Continue Reading
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Trinity CHE cancels deal for St. Joseph in Syracuse, N.Y.22 Oct 2013
Trinity CHE, Livonia, Mich., has called off a deal to purchase 431-bed St. Joseph Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, N.Y.... Continue Reading
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October 22, 2013-Laptop thefts compromise 729,000 hospital patient files22 Oct 2013
Tuesday October 22, 2013 Home | Subscribe Provider Advisory Weekly Top Stories Trinity CHE cancels deal for St. Joseph in... Continue Reading
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