Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has appealed a U.S. District Court judge’s denial to dismiss a federal and state lawsuit against the payor, which claims it uses anticompetitive contracts with hospitals, according to a Detroit News report. The suit…
Leadership & Management
In response to an increased emphasis on quality and effectiveness of care, hospitals and health systems must refocus their efforts on the broader care continuum, defined as healthcare outside the traditional hospital walls. No longer can community hospitals consider ambulatory…
Tenet Florida and The Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter, Fla., have submitted a letter of intent to build an academic medical center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., according to a Scripps news release.
Certain hospital "brands" stand out among competitors, in part because of the excellent quality and expertise provided, but also because of these hospitals' ability to promote their achievements, differentiate their brand and engage with consumers.
Hospitals, like many other businesses, face rising health insurance premiums for employees.
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Shands Jacksonville (Fla.) will seek approval for a $125 million facility on Jacksonville's north side from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, according to a Florida Times-Union report.
Hospitals in the United States added 14,000 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in July, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tennessee hospitals have posted 2010 financials, including revenue and expenses, with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis clocking in the highest revenue at $589.9 million, according to a Commercial Appeal report.
What does Disneyland have in common with a hospital? Most might be inclined to say very little, but a new program launched by the Disney Institute last month is trying to change that assumption. The Lake Buena Vista, Fla.-based Institute…
Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Md., will soon go before the Maryland Health Commission to ask for approval to relocate its facility to White Oak, Md., according to a Washington Post report.