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,…
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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.
Many hospitals, especially smaller community hospitals, may describe the current economic environment as one rife with uncertainty and variable operating margins, but for Stamford (Conn.) Hospital, the past eight years have been nothing but positive.
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, N.Y., has opened a new imaging center, according to a hospital news release.
Wichita County Commissioners have approved the sale of the old Wichita General Hospital property in Wichita Falls, Texas, for $2.5 million, according to a Times Record News report.
The Katz Women's Hospital at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y., is the first hospital project in the state to receive the LEED Platinum certification for its sustainable design, green building materials and energy-efficient systems, according to a hospital…
You've seen it somewhere, either in your own organization or elsewhere: a service line hires the first physician liaison or physician representative to increase market share or begin to develop an ACO network. Over time, the number of liaisons grows…
The American Medical Association and AT&T have announced they will form a strategic alliance to enable healthcare providers and payors to exchange information.