The Office of Inspector General has released a list of the country's 10 most-wanted healthcare fraudsters, who have allegedly cost taxpayers more than $124 million collectively, according to an OIG news release.
Leadership & Management
Clark County (Nevada) County Commissioners have rejected — at least for the time being — a plan to convert county-owned University Medical Center in Las Vegas to a community non-profit, according to a Las Vegas Review-Journal report.
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health plans to construct a $536 million facility to house its new Parkview Regional Medical Center, according to information from the health system.
The University of Arizona's Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson has announced plans to open a new cancer center at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, according to an Arizona Republic report.
The Special Care Center operated by Egg Harbor Township, N.J.-based AtlantiCare has improved clinical outcomes and significantly lowered treatment costs for patients with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma and emphysema. While it costs more to…
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However necessary it may be, a layoff leaves a gaping possibility for damage at a hospital — particularly between leaders and staff. After employees have been reduced or cut, those who remain need assurance and impeccable leadership to maintain engagement,…
Nashville-based HCA has released its fourth-quarter 2010 financial results, announcing an increase in net income of 30.8 percent, according to a news release by the hospital operator.
A lawsuit against East Liverpool (Ohio) City Hospital by Boris Karaman, MD, owner of East Liverpool Imaging was dismissed, according to a The Review report.
Franciscan Health System yesterday opened a new, 25-bed critical access St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Enumclaw, Wash., according to a news release by the health system.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued a proposed rule that would require Medicare providers and suppliers to notify Medicare beneficiaries of their right to contact their state's Medicare quality improvement organization if they have concerns about the…