Dec. 2 , 2013   

1. 25 of the Top-Grossing Children's Hospitals.       

2. Fitch: Preserving Profitability No. 1 Challenge for Healthcare Next Year.

3. GWU Hospital Triumphant in False Claims Suit.   

4. Beth Israel Deaconess CIO Dr. John Halamka on Learning From Mistakes.        

5. Upcoming Webinar. CMS Two-Midnight Rule: Managing Impact and Compliance (Tues., Dec. 3, 1:15-2:15 PM CST). To register for the free webinar, .      

6. Engaging Physicians to Prepare for ICD-10: Best Practices From Baptist Health.       

7. Providence Health Initiates Layoffs to Offset New EMR-Related Hires.      

8. 'Observation Status' Patients Cost More Than Those Admitted, Study Finds.     

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24 Companies To Know

1. Experian:  

www.experian.com 

2. Principle Valuation:

www.principlevaluation.com

3. Select International: www.selectinternational.com   

4. ASCOA:     

5. CogentHMG:

6. TeamHealth:

7. TeleTracking:

8. Medical Facilities Corp. 

9. Surgical Directions:

10. VMG Health:
gregk@vmghealth.com;

12. Regent Surgical Health:

13. Fujifilm:

www.fujifilmusa.com

14. Vantage Outsourcing:

15. HealthCare Appraisers:  

www.healthcareappraisers.com     

16. Optum:

17. M*Modal

www.mmodal.com      

18. HFAP:

19. Towers Watson:

www.towerswatson.com

20. Craneware:

www.craneware.com    

21. EVEIA HEALTH Consulting & Management:

www.eveia.com

22. North American Partners in Anesthesia:

www.napaanesthesia.com   

23. Objective Health:

www.objectivehealth.com

24. athenahealth:

www.athenahealth.com