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April 04, 2012 (10:33 AM)
In an unusual, coordinated campaign—backed by Consumer Reports—nine physician specialty organizations each have identified five tests and procedures in their respective fields that may be unnecessary or overused.
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April 04, 2012 (10:30 PM)
Amid a historic surge in health care jobs, there are telling signs of a familiar concern for health care executives. Is the nursing shortage coming back?
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April 04, 2012 (7:00 AM)
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered two Ohio hospitals to dissolve their merger, a decision that could have broad implications for hospital deals nationwide, the New York Times reports.
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April 04, 2012 (4:00 AM)
Poorly planned health IT implementation could negatively affect patient care, according to a study in the American Journal of Managed Care.
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April 04, 2012 (7:00 AM)
Medicaid is collaborating with private insurers, health quality groups, and hospitals on a new initiative to discourage pregnant women and obstetricians from inducing labor before 39 weeks of pregnancy.
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April 04, 2012 (8:45 AM)
A pair of senators last week introduced a bill that would offer Medicare beneficiaries cash rewards for meeting certain health metrics.
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April 04, 2012 (10:57 AM)
The Washington Post recently profiled Lenny Robinson, a 48-year-old businessman who visits Baltimore-region hospitals dressed as Batman to cheer up pediatric patients.
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April 04, 2012 (6:00 AM)
Each week, the Daily Briefing highlights executive transitions among the nation's hospitals and health systems.
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April 04, 2012 (6:00 AM)
Request a copy of this complimentary briefing which provides strategies to advance your progress against the new CoC standards, while minimizing costs.
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April 04, 2012 (5:30 AM)
Bite-sized hospital and health industry news from Florida, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
