Receiving proper reimbursement from private payors and dealing with the complexity of reimbursement requirements from government payors are two of the greatest challenges for hospital executives and their organizations, according to Craneware's first Annual Executive Industry Survey (pdf).
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Monterey County officials have contacted Salinas (Calif.) Valley Memorial Hospital expressing interest in a partnership, according to a Monterrey County Herald report.
The Tehachapi (Calif.) Valley Healthcare District has named Van Noy as CFO of its Tehachapi Hospital, according to a Tehachapi News report.
Banner Health in Phoenix, has named Linda Thorpe CEO of its East Morgan County Hospital in Brush, Colo., according to a Banner Health news release.
Evergreen Healthcare in Kirkland, Wash., has named Nancee Hofmeister, MSN, RN, NE-BC, as CNO, according to a Sacramento Bee report.
Catholic Health Partners in Cincinnati has promoted Brian Smith as president and CEO of its North Division, effective Feb. 25, according to a Catholic Health news release.
A Deloitte report has found that 85 percent of physicians believe electronic health records are valuable for quality and improvements for patient care however, more than 65 percent of physicians do not believe EHRs improve diagnosis accuracy or treatment planning,…
The Supreme Court has added 30 minutes to oral arguments on the tax law in relation to healthcare reform legislation, according to a Politico report.
CMS has issued revised guidance on rehabilitation and respiratory care services for hospital Conditions of Participation, according to an AHA News Now report.
Emergency department admissions for stroke among Medicare beneficiaries increased 2.2 percent while admissions for heart attack decreased 1.7 percent from 2008 to 2010, according to a study (pdf) by HealthGrades.