Why physicians should care about Amanda Trujillo23 Oct 2012
For the past month, the case of Amanda Trujillo has resonated deeply among nurses, triggering an avalanche of postings on... Continue Reading
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Why upcoding isn’t necessarily fraud23 Oct 2012
Over the past several decades medical costs in the United States have escalated rapidly, exceeding the pace of inflation and... Continue Reading
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Having our own doctor treat us in the hospital is a thing of the past23 Oct 2012
Health care reform is a locomotive barreling down America’s tracks. In two years, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will cover... Continue Reading
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October 23, 2012-Why upcoding isn’t necessarily fraud23 Oct 2012
Tuesday October 23, 2012 Home | Subscribe Provider Advisory Weekly Top Stories GOP Congressman Admits Romney/Ryan Would ‘End Medi-care As... Continue Reading
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Physician, Steel Thyself for Electronic Records – Wall Street Journal22 Oct 2012
Physician, Steel Thyself for Electronic RecordsWall Street JournalThe electronic medical record, or EMR, is a computerized system that allows physicians to record patient information electronically instead of using paper records. Test results can be re...
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No-Pay Policy for In-Hospital Infection Fails16 Oct 2012
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ policy of not paying hospitals for preventable complications has had no effect on... Continue Reading
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Why one-third of hospitals will close by 202016 Oct 2012
For centuries, hospitals have served as a cornerstone to the U.S. health care system. During various touch points in life,... Continue Reading
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5 Current Pressures That Scare Independent Hospital CFOs the Most16 Oct 2012
A fear of the unknown is a natural human reaction, mostly because we want to know that we are safe.... Continue Reading
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3 Costly Physician Recruitment Mistakes16 Oct 2012
Having a working physician recruitment model is becoming increasingly important for hospitals and health systems. Even though many physicians are... Continue Reading
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Safety-Net Hospitals Brace For Cut To Federal Subsidies16 Oct 2012
At the Hennepin County Medical Center about 50 men and women are wedged in cubicles, talking on headsets. The scene... Continue Reading
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Former N.Y. lawmaker admits theft from health clinics16 Oct 2012
Former state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to tax fraud related to his theft of... Continue Reading
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Mass. pharmacy founder had background in recycling16 Oct 2012
The pharmacy linked to the nation’s deadly outbreak of meningitis is owned by two brothers-in-law who brought different but complementary... Continue Reading
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