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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Supreme Court sets March hearing for new ObamaCare case | Fox News

Supreme Court sets March hearing for new ObamaCare case | Fox News

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As Docs Face Big Cuts In Medicaid Pay, Patients May Pay The Price | Kaiser Health News

As Docs Face Big Cuts In Medicaid Pay, Patients May Pay The Price | Kaiser Health News

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

6 must-know strategies to build a safer hospital - FierceHealthcare

6 must-know strategies to build a safer hospital - FierceHealthcare

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Emergency surgeries increase costs, mortality rates - FierceHealthcare

Emergency surgeries increase costs, mortality rates - FierceHealthcare

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Georgia hospitals struggle, refuse to sign on to state-survival plan - FierceHealthcare

Georgia hospitals struggle, refuse to sign on to state-survival plan - FierceHealthcare

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The Marietta Daily Journal - Independent physicians under attack says doctor

The Marietta Daily Journal - Independent physicians under attack says doctor

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Feds punish 29 Ga. hospitals over harm to patients | Georgia Health News

Feds punish 29 Ga. hospitals over harm to patients | Georgia Health News

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Medicare Cuts Payments To 721 Hospitals With Highest Rates Of Infections, Injuries | Kaiser Health News

Medicare Cuts Payments To 721 Hospitals With Highest Rates Of Infections, Injuries | Kaiser Health News

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Monday, December 22, 2014

More states expand authority for advance-practice nurses - FierceHealthcare

More states expand authority for advance-practice nurses - FierceHealthcare

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Georgia Senate May Discuss Medicaid Expansion; But Some Say Unlikely To Pass | WABE 90.1 FM

Georgia Senate May Discuss Medicaid Expansion; But Some Say Unlikely To Pass | WABE 90.1 FM

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How court rules on ACA will affect many Georgians | Georgia Health News

How court rules on ACA will affect many Georgians | Georgia Health News

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Report faults Ga., other states on fighting disease | Georgia Health News

Report faults Ga., other states on fighting disease | Georgia Health News

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Governor Bentley says he's exploring Medicaid expansion | TuscaloosaNews.com

Governor Bentley says he's exploring Medicaid expansion | TuscaloosaNews.com

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Newton Medical staff cuts affect 23 | Rockdale Citizen

Newton Medical staff cuts affect 23 | Rockdale Citizen

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The Marietta Daily Journal - Man is arrested following attack at area hospital

The Marietta Daily Journal - Man is arrested following attack at area hospital

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Tennessee to Expand Medicaid as GOP Adapts to Obamacare - Bloomberg

Tennessee to Expand Medicaid as GOP Adapts to Obamacare - Bloomberg

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ACS Issues New Primer on Medical Liability Reform

ACS Issues New Primer on Medical Liability Reform

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Study Examines Effects of Duty-Hour Reforms On Surgical Patients

Study Examines Effects of Duty-Hour Reforms On Surgical Patients

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Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as surgeon general - FierceHealthcare

Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as surgeon general - FierceHealthcare

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CDC: The 10 most critical public-health missions, challenges of 2014 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

CDC: The 10 most critical public-health missions, challenges of 2014 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Hospitals cutting payrolls to cope with hard times | Georgia Health News

Hospitals cutting payrolls to cope with hard times | Georgia Health News

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Monday, December 15, 2014

Patients Given Less Blood During Surgery Do Fine, Study Reports

Patients Given Less Blood During Surgery Do Fine, Study Reports

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Kaiser Permanente scouts city for unit - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Kaiser Permanente scouts city for unit - Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Financially strapped St. Francis to 'explore potential partners' | Business | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

Financially strapped St. Francis to 'explore potential partners' | Business | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

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Health system continues Gwinnett expansion | Gwinnett Daily Post

Health system continues Gwinnett expansion | Gwinnett Daily Post

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Grady says figures prove Blue Cross is unfair | Georgia Health News

Grady says figures prove Blue Cross is unfair | Georgia Health News

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Friday, December 12, 2014

Georgia coalition develops bariatric surgery pilot project | The Bulletin

Georgia coalition develops bariatric surgery pilot project | The Bulletin

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Quit Smoking Before Surgery Program - American College of Surgeons

Quit Smoking Before Surgery Program

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U.S. Taxpayers Burdened by Smoking-Related Ills

U.S. Taxpayers Burdened by Smoking-Related Ills

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Limits to resident hours don't improve patient safety - FierceHealthcare

Limits to resident hours don't improve patient safety - FierceHealthcare

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Most in state health plan pick Blue Cross | Georgia Health News

Most in state health plan pick Blue Cross | Georgia Health News

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Georgia, South still low in health rankings | Georgia Health News

Georgia, South still low in health rankings | Georgia Health News

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Gov. Robert Bentley cracks open the door to expand Medicaid and enhance state revenues for budget | AL.com

Gov. Robert Bentley cracks open the door to expand Medicaid and enhance state revenues for budget | AL.com

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Painkiller Tramadol Linked to Low Blood Sugar

Painkiller Tramadol Linked to Low Blood Sugar

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U.S. Doctors Cutting Back on Painkiller Prescriptions: Study

U.S. Doctors Cutting Back on Painkiller Prescriptions: Study

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Where Doctors Train May Affect Whether They Practice Expensive Medicine

Where Doctors Train May Affect Whether They Practice Expensive Medicine

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Cigarettes Cause One-Third of U.S. Cancer Deaths: Report

Cigarettes Cause One-Third of U.S. Cancer Deaths: Report

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Sagging rural hospital tries to get an urban boost | Georgia Health News

Sagging rural hospital tries to get an urban boost | Georgia Health News

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State putting together Ebola hospital network | Georgia Health News

State putting together Ebola hospital network | Georgia Health News

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Friday, December 5, 2014

Time Spent in the OR May Be Linked to Blood Clots, Study Shows

Time Spent in the OR May Be Linked to Blood Clots, Study Shows

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Vitamins May Help Prevent Eye Problems After Weight-Loss Surgery, Study Finds

Vitamins May Help Prevent Eye Problems After Weight-Loss Surgery, Study Finds

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Exercise After Weight-Loss Surgery Yields Added Health Gains

Exercise After Weight-Loss Surgery Yields Added Health Gains

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Obesity-Related Ills May Shave Up to 8 Years Off Your Life: Study

Obesity-Related Ills May Shave Up to 8 Years Off Your Life: Study

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Medicaid Expansion By Any Other Name May Fly For Florida Lawmakers | Kaiser Health News

Medicaid Expansion By Any Other Name May Fly For Florida Lawmakers | Kaiser Health News

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Leapfrog Group names top 2014 hospitals

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3 ways hospitals can create an optimal patient experience - FierceHealthcare

3 ways hospitals can create an optimal patient experience - FierceHealthcare

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A new seat at the C-suite: Chief Data Officer - FierceHealthcare

A new seat at the C-suite: Chief Data Officer - FierceHealthcare

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Grady using tough ads in Blue Cross dispute | Georgia Health News

Grady using tough ads in Blue Cross dispute | Georgia Health News

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Will 2015 be the year for medical marijuana? | Georgia Health News

Will 2015 be the year for medical marijuana? | Georgia Health News

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More Competition Helps Restrain Premiums In Federal Health Marketplace | Kaiser Health News

More Competition Helps Restrain Premiums In Federal Health Marketplace | Kaiser Health News

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VA whistleblowers honored as public servants of the year - The Washington Post

VA whistleblowers honored as public servants of the year - The Washington Post

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Study says hospitals must get handle on MERS epidemic - FierceHealthcare

Study says hospitals must get handle on MERS epidemic - FierceHealthcare

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Drop in HACs saves thousands of lives, $12B in costs - FierceHealthcare

Drop in HACs saves thousands of lives, $12B in costs - FierceHealthcare

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CMS proposed rule delays ACO financial penalties another three years - FierceHealthcare

CMS proposed rule delays ACO financial penalties another three years - FierceHealthcare

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Fatal ODs From Narcotic Painkillers Have Tripled in U.S.

Fatal ODs From Narcotic Painkillers Have Tripled in U.S.

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Monday, December 1, 2014

Reducing scarring in damaged blood vessels - Medical News Today

Reducing scarring in damaged blood vessels - Medical News Today

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Hospitals embrace social media, but have yet to realize its full benefits - FierceHealthcare

Hospitals embrace social media, but have yet to realize its full benefits - FierceHealthcare

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State Medicaid chief stepping down | Georgia Health News

State Medicaid chief stepping down | Georgia Health News

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NSQIP Conference Call for Abstracts

NSQIP Conference Call for Abstracts

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First steps for new breast cancer vaccine show promise - Medical News Today

First steps for new breast cancer vaccine show promise - Medical News Today

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U.S. Adult Smoking Rate Drops to New Low: CDC

U.S. Adult Smoking Rate Drops to New Low: CDC

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Administration Warns Employers: Don’t Dump Sick Workers From Plans | Kaiser Health News

Administration Warns Employers: Don’t Dump Sick Workers From Plans | Kaiser Health News

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