Thursday, August 28, 2014

2014 Clinical Congress | American College of Surgeons

2014 Clinical Congress | American College of Surgeons

Polyp Removal Doesn't Always Signal Raised Colon Cancer Risk, Study Says

Polyp Removal Doesn't Always Signal Raised Colon Cancer Risk, Study Says

MERS Virus Doesn't Seem to Spread Easily, Study Finds

MERS Virus Doesn't Seem to Spread Easily, Study Finds

Hospitals must identify disruptive behavior, encourage etiquette-based medicine - FierceHealthcare

Hospitals must identify disruptive behavior, encourage etiquette-based medicine - FierceHealthcare

Nonprofit Hospitals’ 2013 Revenue Lowest Since Recession, Report Says - NYTimes.com

Nonprofit Hospitals’ 2013 Revenue Lowest Since Recession, Report Says - NYTimes.com

One-third of Medicaid applicants still in limbo | www.myajc.com

One-third of Medicaid applicants still in limbo | www.myajc.com

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

2014 Clinical Congress | American College of Surgeons

2014 Clinical Congress | American College of Surgeons

Study Questions Value of Certain Knee Surgeries

Study Questions Value of Certain Knee Surgeries

Study: Aspirin Might Work Instead of Warfarin for Deep Vein Clots

Study: Aspirin Might Work Instead of Warfarin for Deep Vein Clots

Strategic hospital room design hastens patient recovery, minimizes staff errors - FierceHealthcare

Strategic hospital room design hastens patient recovery, minimizes staff errors - FierceHealthcare

Medical marijuana benefits: Lower death, overdose rates in states that legalize drug - FierceHealthcare

Medical marijuana benefits: Lower death, overdose rates in states that legalize drug - FierceHealthcare

Adolescents who use e-cigarettes are much more likely to try tobacco, CDC says - The Washington Post

Adolescents who use e-cigarettes are much more likely to try tobacco, CDC says - The Washington Post

Freestanding ERs target suburbs, rural panel told | Georgia Health News

Freestanding ERs target suburbs, rural panel told | Georgia Health News

Monday, August 25, 2014

ACS: Sept 1 Deadline for 2015–2017 Resident Research Scholarships

September 1 Deadline for 2015–2017 Resident Research Scholarships

2014 Clinical Congress | American College of Surgeons

2014 Clinical Congress | American College of Surgeons

JAMA Network | JAMA Surgery | Effect of Minimally Invasive Surgery on the Risk for Surgical Site Infections:  Results From the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Database

JAMA Network | JAMA Surgery | Effect of Minimally Invasive Surgery on the Risk for Surgical Site Infections:  Results From the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Database

Who Has a Right to Pain Relief? - The Atlantic

Who Has a Right to Pain Relief? - The Atlantic

E-Cigarettes Should Be Regulated Like Tobacco: American Heart Association

E-Cigarettes Should Be Regulated Like Tobacco: American Heart Association

The 3 Ps of patient experience - FierceHealthcare

The 3 Ps of patient experience - FierceHealthcare

Patient satisfaction may not correlate with care quality - FierceHealthcare

Patient satisfaction may not correlate with care quality - FierceHealthcare

Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County updated on financials, student housing | Albany Herald

Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County updated on financials, student housing | Albany Herald

Hotline helps connect Georgians to benefits | Georgia Health News

Hotline helps connect Georgians to benefits | Georgia Health News

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Identifying and curbing surgical risk - Medical News Today

Identifying and curbing surgical risk - Medical News Today

Botox Tested on Stomach Cancer in Mice

Botox Tested on Stomach Cancer in Mice

Older, sicker minority patients more likely to die after urological surgery - FierceHealthcare

Older, sicker minority patients more likely to die after urological surgery - FierceHealthcare

A county’s difficult question: How to save its local hospital? | Georgia Health News

A county’s difficult question: How to save its local hospital? | Georgia Health News

CMS Temporarily Suspends Open Payments System

CMS Temporarily Suspends Open Payments System

2014 Clinical Congress | American College of Surgeons

2014 Clinical Congress | American College of Surgeons

Hospital Discharge a Key Time to Help Smokers Quit

Hospital Discharge a Key Time to Help Smokers Quit

The power of art: Hospitals use paintings, sculptures to improve patient health, satisfaction - FierceHealthcare

The power of art: Hospitals use paintings, sculptures to improve patient health, satisfaction - FierceHealthcare

Athens Regional names interim CEO | Online Athens

Athens Regional names interim CEO | Online Athens

​Emory St. Joseph's names new CEO - Atlanta Business Chronicle

​Emory St. Joseph's names new CEO - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Audit: 'Obamacare' tax not meeting revenue target - Yahoo Finance

Audit: 'Obamacare' tax not meeting revenue target - Yahoo Finance

Monday, August 18, 2014

The Marietta Daily Journal - In with the new Northside Hospital in talks to purchase land in east Cobb

The Marietta Daily Journal - In with the new Northside Hospital in talks to purchase land in east Cobb

Key activist group sees flaws in state health plan | Georgia Health News

Key activist group sees flaws in state health plan | Georgia Health News

CMS delays release of some doctor records on transparency website | TheHill

CMS delays release of some doctor records on transparency website | TheHill

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.: Governors tout benefits of Medicaid expansion | State | Kentucky.com

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.: Governors tout benefits of Medicaid expansion | State | Kentucky.com

Hospitals Reconsider Charity For Patients Who Decline Health Coverage - Kaiser Health News

Hospitals Reconsider Charity For Patients Who Decline Health Coverage - Kaiser Health News

In Study, Questions About Who Should Perform In-Office Surgeries - Kaiser Health News

In Study, Questions About Who Should Perform In-Office Surgeries - Kaiser Health News

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Painkillers May Halve Risk of Breast Cancer Return in Obese Women: Study

Painkillers May Halve Risk of Breast Cancer Return in Obese Women: Study

Hospitals must screen for superbugs like CRE or face deadly consequences - FierceHealthcare

Hospitals must screen for superbugs like CRE or face deadly consequences - FierceHealthcare

No health rate increases for many teachers, state workers,... | www.ajc.com

No health rate increases for many teachers, state workers,... | www.ajc.com

New Technique Protects Tissue Transplant From Rejection: Study

New Technique Protects Tissue Transplant From Rejection: Study

40 Percent of Americans Will Develop Diabetes, CDC Projects

40 Percent of Americans Will Develop Diabetes, CDC Projects

WellStar launches WellStar Cobb Hospital Cancer Center - Atlanta Business Chronicle

WellStar launches WellStar Cobb Hospital Cancer Center - Atlanta Business Chronicle

States spent nearly $31 billion on employee health insurance last year - The Washington Post

States spent nearly $31 billion on employee health insurance last year - The Washington Post

Hospitals Seek To Help Consumers With Obamacare Premiums - Kaiser Health News

Hospitals Seek To Help Consumers With Obamacare Premiums - Kaiser Health News

Insurer WellPoint plans name change to Anthem | www.ajc.com

Insurer WellPoint plans name change to Anthem | www.ajc.com

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

GOP eyes ObamaCare votes if Senate flips | TheHill

GOP eyes ObamaCare votes if Senate flips | TheHill

2014 Clinical Congress | American College of Surgeons

2014 Clinical Congress | American College of Surgeons

FDA Approves Highly Accurate At-Home Colon Cancer Test

FDA Approves Highly Accurate At-Home Colon Cancer Test

Emory Hospital CEO: Moral obligation to treat American Ebola patients - FierceHealthcare

Emory Hospital CEO: Moral obligation to treat American Ebola patients - FierceHealthcare

Emory University Hospital CEO explains why he chose to accept... | www.wsbtv.com

Emory University Hospital CEO explains why he chose to accept... | www.wsbtv.com

Medicaid increase, uninsured data show Ga. impact | Georgia Health News

Medicaid increase, uninsured data show Ga. impact | Georgia Health News

Monday, August 11, 2014

Frequent Heartburn Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer By 78% - Medical News Today

Frequent Heartburn Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer By 78% - Medical News Today

For dysplastic Barrett's esophagus, radiofreqeuncy ablation and complete endoscopic resection equally effective - Medical News Today

For dysplastic Barrett's esophagus, radiofreqeuncy ablation and complete endoscopic resection equally effective - Medical News Today

U.S. Lung Cancer Rates Falling Overall, Study Finds

U.S. Lung Cancer Rates Falling Overall, Study Finds

Standalone emergency rooms grow, but face backlash - FierceHealthcare

Standalone emergency rooms grow, but face backlash - FierceHealthcare

Progress At VA Hospital Is Slow, Despite Changes

Progress At VA Hospital Is Slow, Despite Changes

Doctors Inside Emory’s Ebola Unit Speak Out | TIME

Doctors Inside Emory’s Ebola Unit Speak Out | TIME

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

In Memoriam: Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS

In Memoriam: Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS

Nearby ED closures increase risk of inpatient death - FierceHealthcare

Nearby ED closures increase risk of inpatient death - FierceHealthcare

AHA wants court to dismiss government's two-midnight rule challenge - FierceHealthcare

AHA wants court to dismiss government's two-midnight rule challenge - FierceHealthcare

CMS issues final Medicare payment rule - FierceHealthcare

CMS issues final Medicare payment rule - FierceHealthcare

Community Health paying $98M to settle US claims - The Washington Post

Community Health paying $98M to settle US claims - The Washington Post

Patients Seeking Cheaper Care Are Soliciting Bids From Doctors Online - Kaiser Health News

Patients Seeking Cheaper Care Are Soliciting Bids From Doctors Online - Kaiser Health News

Atlanta Medical Center among accused hospitals | www.myajc.com

Atlanta Medical Center among accused hospitals | www.myajc.com

Monday, August 4, 2014

Habersham hospital deal loses momentum

Habersham hospital deal loses momentum

Time of change — and crisis — in the hospital world | Georgia Health News

Time of change — and crisis — in the hospital world | Georgia Health News

U.S. hospitals get lift from surge in Medicaid sign-ups | Reuters

U.S. hospitals get lift from surge in Medicaid sign-ups | Reuters

A Doctor's Perspective On Obamacare Plans - Kaiser Health News

A Doctor's Perspective On Obamacare Plans - Kaiser Health News

Congress sends VA overhaul to White House | www.ajc.com

Congress sends VA overhaul to White House | www.ajc.com

Justice Dept seeks appeal in health overhaul case | www.ajc.com

Justice Dept seeks appeal in health overhaul case | www.ajc.com