Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn., reduced the readmission rate of Medicare patients by 44 percent after taking part in a pilot program with an insurer last February, according to a Minneapolis Start Tribune report.
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A campaign to stop overuse of medical radiation of patients has spurred 700 healthcare providers to sign a pledge to use the least radiation necessary for a procedure, according to an MSNBC report.
I'm amazed at how many hospitals today are performing so well, running such strong margins, that they have millions in excess cash on hand. That's great news as we move closer to "healthcare reform" and the looming changes. The true…
A settlement has been reached over a False Claims lawsuit involving three hospitals in Idaho, two speech therapists and their speech therapy businesses, according to a Local News 8 report.
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission met yesterday in Washington, D.C., to discuss a draft recommendation to Congress that would provide a final update of 1 percent to hospitals for fiscal year 2012, according to an AHA News Now report.
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Employee strikes planned at HCA's West Hills Hospital & Medical Center in Los Angeles and Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, Calif., have been put on hold as contract talks resume between the hospitals and SEIU United…
Three leading children's hospital associations have signed a letter of understanding to merge, a move that would bring together more than 220 children's hospitals and related institutions, according to a news release by the organizations.
Plaintiffs will appeal a lawsuit against the ban on physician-owned hospitals, following a federal judge's decision to dismiss the case.
Amenities such as massages, scenic views and hotel-style room service are becoming more influential in hospital competition for market share, particularly in areas with well-insured patients, according to a study published in the Dec. 2 issue of the New England…
The number of HCA-owned hospitals in Florida with unionized nurses has grown from two to four this week, according to a release by National Nurses United.