More research is needed to develop policies and strategies for allocating scarce healthcare resources during a mass casualty event, according to an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality report (pdf).
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CMS has named 89 new accountable care organizations that will participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, effective this month. The new Medicare ACOs will coordinate care for nearly 1.2 million beneficiaries in 40 states and in Washington, D.C. With…
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock announced the opening of a radiation oncology center.
The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn., announced the launch of a cancer survivorship program.
Truckee, Calif.-based Tahoe Forest Health System will soon open its new $32.6 million cancer center, according to a Sierra Sun report.
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Chicago-based Northwestern Memorial Hospital announced the launch of a program for patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease.
Public reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care last week is split down the middle, according to a recent CNN/ORC poll.
Nashville, Tenn.-based Cardiovascular Care Group announced it has finalized the acquisition of a majority interest in Bakersfield (Calif.) Heart Hospital from MedCath Corp.
Michael B. Baldwin, MAI, is the executive vice president of Principle Valuation. He previously served as a senior associate with HealthTrust and junior accountant with Westchester General Hospital. During his career, he has experience with appraising seniors housing, hospitals and…
Somnia Anesthesia, based in New Rochelle, N.Y., has been named a "Fast 50" company by Crain's New York Business, earning the 26th spot.