Thursday, December 31, 2015

More nurses work in the community instead of hospitals - FierceHealthcare

More nurses work in the community instead of hospitals - FierceHealthcare
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Mortality rates soar as critical access hospitals perform more inpatient surgeries - FierceHealthcare

Mortality rates soar as critical access hospitals perform more inpatient surgeries - FierceHealthcare
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Coming health issues in 2016 | Georgia Health News

Coming health issues in 2016 | Georgia Health News
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Doctors in distress: Long hours, high patient load help lead to physician burnout | Georgia Health News

Doctors in distress: Long hours, high patient load help lead to physician burnout | Georgia Health News
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Breast Ultrasound, Mammography May Be Equally Effective: Study

Breast Ultrasound, Mammography May Be Equally Effective: Study
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Safe to Use Blood Thinner Before Major Cancer Surgery, Study Finds

Safe to Use Blood Thinner Before Major Cancer Surgery, Study Finds
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

When and Where of Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Vitamin D Levels

When and Where of Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Vitamin D Levels
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Hospitals' Brain Death Policies Vary Dramatically, Study Finds

Hospitals' Brain Death Policies Vary Dramatically, Study Finds
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Prescriptions Continue for Most Who Survive Painkiller ODs: Study

Prescriptions Continue for Most Who Survive Painkiller ODs: Study
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Bedside point-of-care tests speed up care, improve outcomes - FierceHealthcare

Bedside point-of-care tests speed up care, improve outcomes - FierceHealthcare
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10 big healthcare business stories in 2015 [Special Report] - FierceHealthcare

10 big healthcare business stories in 2015 [Special Report] - FierceHealthcare
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Monday, December 28, 2015

Hospital Prices Vary Widely Across the United States

Hospital Prices Vary Widely Across the United States
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New Rules for Mammograms, Tanning Beds Top Health News of 2015

New Rules for Mammograms, Tanning Beds Top Health News of 2015
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When Hospital Paperwork Crowds Out Hospital Care - The New York Times

When Hospital Paperwork Crowds Out Hospital Care - The New York Times
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Winters bring increased readmissions for urban safety-net hospitals - FierceHealthcare

Winters bring increased readmissions for urban safety-net hospitals - FierceHealthcare
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Memorial Health, affiliates settle billing case for $9.9M | Georgia Health News

Memorial Health, affiliates settle billing case for $9.9M | Georgia Health News
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The top 10 Georgia health stories of 2015 | Georgia Health News

The top 10 Georgia health stories of 2015 | Georgia Health News
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Cyberattack Surge: 100M medical records hacked in 2015, officials say | Fox News

Cyberattack Surge: 100M medical records hacked in 2015, officials say | Fox News
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Athens For Everyone presses case for Medicaid expansion | Online Athens

Athens For Everyone presses case for Medicaid expansion | Online Athens
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3 challenges Louisiana could face in Medicaid expansion | NOLA.com

3 challenges Louisiana could face in Medicaid expansion | NOLA.com
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Weight-Loss Surgery Lowered Risk of Heart Attack, Type 2 Diabetes in Study

Weight-Loss Surgery Lowered Risk of Heart Attack, Type 2 Diabetes in Study
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New rules for kidney transplants | Georgia Health News

New rules for kidney transplants | Georgia Health News
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Exchange enrollment nears 500,000 in Georgia | Georgia Health News

Exchange enrollment nears 500,000 in Georgia | Georgia Health News
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ER Doctors Say Federal Rules Could Raise Patients’ Out-Of-Network Bills | Kaiser Health News

ER Doctors Say Federal Rules Could Raise Patients’ Out-Of-Network Bills | Kaiser Health News
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Monday, December 21, 2015

How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery

How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery
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Smoking Bans Beat Cigarette Taxes to Help Smokers Quit: Study

Smoking Bans Beat Cigarette Taxes to Help Smokers Quit: Study
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Concern over double-booked surgeries emerges as national issue for hospitals - The Boston Globe

Concern over double-booked surgeries emerges as national issue for hospitals - The Boston Globe
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HealthCare.gov enrollment surges to nearly 6 million so far - The Washington Post

HealthCare.gov enrollment surges to nearly 6 million so far - The Washington Post
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Thursday, December 17, 2015

Medicare Takes For-Profit Partner - US News

Medicare Takes For-Profit Partner - US News
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Nonoperative Treatment of Appendicitis May Have Unknown Long-Term Risks and Costs

Nonoperative Treatment of Appendicitis May Have Unknown Long-Term Risks and Costs
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Deadline Extended for Obamacare Sign-Ups

Deadline Extended for Obamacare Sign-Ups
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Rural health crisis: 4 ways hospitals can beat the odds [Special Report] - FierceHealthcare

Rural health crisis: 4 ways hospitals can beat the odds [Special Report] - FierceHealthcare
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Atlanta team reports breakthrough in cancer detection | Georgia Health News

Atlanta team reports breakthrough in cancer detection | Georgia Health News
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Congress to delay ACA’s ‘Cadillac’ tax on pricey health plans until 2020 - The Washington Post

Congress to delay ACA’s ‘Cadillac’ tax on pricey health plans until 2020 - The Washington Post
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In Likely Spending Plan, Congress Readies Blows to Obama’s Health Care Law - The New York Times

In Likely Spending Plan, Congress Readies Blows to Obama’s Health Care Law - The New York Times
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Debate heats up over the recording of healthcare procedures - FierceHealthcare

Debate heats up over the recording of healthcare procedures - FierceHealthcare
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Majority of U.S. Hospitals Don't Require Flu Shots for Staffers: Survey

Majority of U.S. Hospitals Don't Require Flu Shots for Staffers: Survey
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Industry Paying for Growing Percentage of Medical Trials

Industry Paying for Growing Percentage of Medical Trials
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New CEO at CDC Foundation | Georgia Health News

New CEO at CDC Foundation | Georgia Health News
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Health Law Sign-Up Deadline Extended to Thursday - The New York Times

Health Law Sign-Up Deadline Extended to Thursday - The New York Times
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Provider-led health plans: The future of healthcare reform? - FierceHealthcare

Provider-led health plans: The future of healthcare reform? - FierceHealthcare
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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Majority of U.S. Hospitals Don't Require Flu Shots for Staffers: Survey

Majority of U.S. Hospitals Don't Require Flu Shots for Staffers: Survey
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‘Dead’ Georgia hospital may have been revived | Georgia Health News

‘Dead’ Georgia hospital may have been revived | Georgia Health News
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State senator expects legislation on insurance reform | Georgia Health News

State senator expects legislation on insurance reform | Georgia Health News
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Broader Strategies Necessary To Counter Painkiller Over Prescribing, Researchers Say | Kaiser Health News

Broader Strategies Necessary To Counter Painkiller Over Prescribing, Researchers Say | Kaiser Health News
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An unprecedented look at medical costs nationwide | Marketplace.org

An unprecedented look at medical costs nationwide | Marketplace.org
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Bargainers prepare to unveil spending, tax deal Tuesday - The Washington Post

Bargainers prepare to unveil spending, tax deal Tuesday - The Washington Post
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Rising Obesity Puts Strain On Nursing Homes | Kaiser Health News

Rising Obesity Puts Strain On Nursing Homes | Kaiser Health News
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Monday, December 14, 2015

Feds cut funds to 30 Ga. hospitals over infections, injuries | Georgia Health News

Feds cut funds to 30 Ga. hospitals over infections, injuries | Georgia Health News
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New Emory health chief plans to focus on integrated care | Georgia Health News

New Emory health chief plans to focus on integrated care | Georgia Health News
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Aetna, Anthem merger deals could be stopped by states - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Aetna, Anthem merger deals could be stopped by states - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events
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Crunch Time Again for Health Law; Tuesday Sign-Up Deadline - The New York Times

Crunch Time Again for Health Law; Tuesday Sign-Up Deadline - The New York Times
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Friday, December 11, 2015

Timing May Be Key to Success of Surgery, Chemo for Early Breast Cancer

Timing May Be Key to Success of Surgery, Chemo for Early Breast Cancer
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Association of Safety Culture with Surgical Site Infection Outcomes - Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Association of Safety Culture with Surgical Site Infection Outcomes - Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Medical marijuana panel rejects Georgia grow | The Telegraph

Medical marijuana panel rejects Georgia grow | The Telegraph
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Broader strategy: From local hospitals to regional players | Georgia Health News

Broader strategy: From local hospitals to regional players | Georgia Health News
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Senate Questions 'Egregious' Price Hikes For Specialty Medicines : Shots - Health News : NPR

Senate Questions 'Egregious' Price Hikes For Specialty Medicines : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Congress in Final-Stage Talks on Massive Budget, Tax Bills - ABC News

Congress in Final-Stage Talks on Massive Budget, Tax Bills - ABC News
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Many Hospitals Neglect Practices To Combat ER Overcrowding, Study Finds | Kaiser Health News

Many Hospitals Neglect Practices To Combat ER Overcrowding, Study Finds | Kaiser Health News
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Medicare Penalizes 758 Hospitals For Safety Incidents | Kaiser Health News

Medicare Penalizes 758 Hospitals For Safety Incidents | Kaiser Health News
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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Burnout increasing among U.S. doctors - The Washington Post

Burnout increasing among U.S. doctors - The Washington Post
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Athens Regional moves to pursue affiliation with Piedmont Healthcare | Online Athens

Athens Regional moves to pursue affiliation with Piedmont Healthcare | Online Athens
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Georgia’s low health ranking sinks even lower | Georgia Health News

Georgia’s low health ranking sinks even lower | Georgia Health News
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No budget deal in sight as deadline looms - POLITICO

No budget deal in sight as deadline looms - POLITICO
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Doctors Rally in Support of Fibroid Device Curbed by FDA

Doctors Rally in Support of Fibroid Device Curbed by FDA
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More Than a Quarter of New Doctors May Be Depressed

More Than a Quarter of New Doctors May Be Depressed
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Cigna CEO David Cordani: ACA Marketplace Is Still In ‘Version 1.0’ | Kaiser Health News

Cigna CEO David Cordani: ACA Marketplace Is Still In ‘Version 1.0’ | Kaiser Health News
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Monday, December 7, 2015

Patient Reunites with Doctor in the OR - Story | WAGA

Patient Reunites with Doctor in the OR - Story | WAGA
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Rural Georgia hospital loses fight to stay open | Georgia Health News

Rural Georgia hospital loses fight to stay open | Georgia Health News
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Thursday, December 3, 2015

CMS issues notice clarifying two-midnight rule cuts - FierceHealthcare

CMS issues notice clarifying two-midnight rule cuts - FierceHealthcare
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Evidence grows of link between increased observation stays, lower readmissions - FierceHealthcare

Evidence grows of link between increased observation stays, lower readmissions - FierceHealthcare
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The work-hour restriction debate: Better rested docs vs. continuity of care - FierceHealthcare

The work-hour restriction debate: Better rested docs vs. continuity of care - FierceHealthcare
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Senate Set to OK Republican Bill Unraveling Health Care Law - The New York Times

Senate Set to OK Republican Bill Unraveling Health Care Law - The New York Times
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Judge keeps suit against CON laws alive | Georgia Health News

Judge keeps suit against CON laws alive | Georgia Health News
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Ga. exchange enrollment already past 100,000 | Georgia Health News

Ga. exchange enrollment already past 100,000 | Georgia Health News
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Speaker Ryan calls for ‘bold, pro-growth agenda’ - The Washington Post

Speaker Ryan calls for ‘bold, pro-growth agenda’ - The Washington Post
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2016 PPO Plans Remove Out-Of-Network Cost Limits, A Costly Trap For Consumers | Kaiser Health News

2016 PPO Plans Remove Out-Of-Network Cost Limits, A Costly Trap For Consumers | Kaiser Health News
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Possible New Weight-Loss Tool: Blocking Stomach Artery

Possible New Weight-Loss Tool: Blocking Stomach Artery
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Sen. Chuck Hufstetler at work on health bills for action in January - Rome News-Tribune: Local

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler at work on health bills for action in January - Rome News-Tribune: Local
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WellStar OKs $575 million deal for Tenet hospitals | Georgia Health News

WellStar OKs $575 million deal for Tenet hospitals | Georgia Health News
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After 3 Years Of Decline, Hospital Injury Rates Plateau, Report Finds | Kaiser Health News

After 3 Years Of Decline, Hospital Injury Rates Plateau, Report Finds | Kaiser Health News
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