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February 22, 2012 (10:10 AM)
The New York Times this week detailed a domino kidney transplant chain that linked 60 patients and 17 hospitals across 11 states, breaking the record for the longest chain ever constructed.
February 22, 2012 (8:47 AM)
Hospitals nationwide are striving to achieve Stage 1 meaningful use for electronic health records—but which ones are the most likely to succeed? New data from HIMSS Analytics reveal which hospitals are ahead of the pack.
February 22, 2012 (10:43 AM)
FDA on Tuesday announced that it temporarily will allow the importation of alternatives for Doxil and methotrexate, two cancer drugs that have been in short supply since November.
February 22, 2012 (6:00 AM)
The American College of Physician Executives has honored Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Helen DeVos Children's Hospital with the first annual Leape Ahead Award, which recognizes patient safety excellence among medical schools and teaching hospitals.
February 22, 2012 (5:30 AM)
In an effort to reduce ED overcrowding, more hospitals are requiring patients who present with non-emergent illnesses to pay upfront before receiving care, Kaiser Health News/Washington Post reports.
February 21, 2012 (5:00 AM)
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Friday announced that the number of hospitals using electronic health records has more than doubled in the last two years.
The Supreme Court has added 30 minutes for debate on whether the Anti-Injunction Act should apply to the federal health reform law, raising questions about whether the court will delay its ruling.
February 22, 2012 (6:30 AM)
Researchers from Stanford University Medical Center used Tetris as their inspiration to develop a Web-based game to train physicians to make quick treatment decisions for sepsis patients.
Bite-sized hospital and health industry news from Alaska, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
February 22, 2012 (4:30 AM)
Going beyond data, a well-conducted physician needs assessment serves as the foundation for physician alignment strategy.
February 22, 2012 (3:30 AM)
Each week, the Daily Briefing highlights executive transitions among the nation's hospitals and health systems.
Bite-sized hospital and health industry news
Daily roundup: Feb. 22, 2012
CMS on Friday proposed 2013 payment and policy guidelines for insurers in the Medicare Advantage program and said the changes would bring lower premiums and stable or improved benefits. More
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