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Glens Falls (N.Y.) Hospital has attracted Adirondack Cardiology Associates to join the hospital in a merger aimed at better coordinating cardiology care, according to a Business Review report.

Hospital direct-to-consumer marketing is increasing, and one of the preferred methods of interacting with consumers is social media. According to Ed Bennett, who manages web operations at the University of Maryland Medical Center and keeps a listing of U.S. hospitals…

Hospitals across the country are implementing quality and patient safety initiatives to prevent patient harm and improve the level of care. With the growing emphasis on quality and safety, the role of a hospital's CMO is becoming increasingly important. Janice…

The University of South Florida has opened its Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in Tampa, according to a Tampa Bay Times report.

Here is a summary of six key points from the Veterans Health Administration's Directive on Hand Hygiene Practices.

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, health insurers will be required to issue "clear, understandable and straightforward information" on what their health plans cover, what limitations there are and how much insurers will actually pay for services, according…

A group of surveyed patients reported similar satisfaction levels for primary care physicians and hospitalists, according to research published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

A post-discharge needs assessment within one week of patient discharge may help reduce risk of unnecessary readmissions, according to a study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

Here are the top 20 states with the greatest number of Medicare beneficiaries who received outpatient services in 2010, according to the latest statistics from Kaiser State Health Facts.

UnitedHealthcare has surpassed WellPoint as the health insurance company with the most enrolled customers, according to data from Mark Farrah Associates.