While 94 percent of clinicians feel it is imperative to reduce readmissions, 71 percent say their organization’s current procedures for preventing readmissions among high-risk patients are only somewhat or not effective, according to a study by the Society of Hospital…
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Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, R.I., is suing Blue Cross Blue & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, claiming the payor contributed to the hospital’s financial problems by paying the hospital too little to cover costs, according to a Providence Journal…
The HHS Office of Inspector General has reviewed the effectiveness and activity of CMS’ fraud hotline, suggesting the agency issue written guidance for processing hotline complaints and upgrade its information system, according to an OIG report. At least one year…
Pennsylvania hospitals say Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposal to cut $150 million in state Medicaid spending would deprive the state of $183 million in matching federal funds, according to a report by the Times Leader. The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of…
After Randolph Medical Center in Roanoke, Ala., announced it is unable to continue operations through a bidding process to sell the hospital, Roanoke Health Care Authority voted to close the hospital that same night, according to an Anniston Star news…
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The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board has turned down Cook County's proposal to close Oak Forest (Ill.) Hospital, according to a WBEZ news report.
Mark Samples, president of Prime Healthcare Properties in Huntsville, Ala., provides five best practices for physician-owners planning a de novo ambulatory surgery center.
Ten financially failing New Jersey hospitals received grants totaling $30 million from the N.J. Health Care Stabilization Fund to continue providing healthcare, according to a Record report.
Senate Republicans are requesting a federal investigation into whether a proposed tax increase for Maryland hospitals violates an agreement with the federal government that allows the state to set healthcare costs, according to a Washington Post report.
Day Kimball Healthcare in Putnam, Conn., reported a lower fiscal year profit as employee salary and benefit expenses increased, according to a Norwich Bulletin report.