Thursday, December 31, 2015

More nurses work in the community instead of hospitals - FierceHealthcare

More nurses work in the community instead of hospitals - FierceHealthcare

Mortality rates soar as critical access hospitals perform more inpatient surgeries - FierceHealthcare

Mortality rates soar as critical access hospitals perform more inpatient surgeries - FierceHealthcare

Coming health issues in 2016 | Georgia Health News

Coming health issues in 2016 | Georgia Health News

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

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Monday, December 28, 2015

Hospital Prices Vary Widely Across the United States

Hospital Prices Vary Widely Across the United States

New Rules for Mammograms, Tanning Beds Top Health News of 2015

New Rules for Mammograms, Tanning Beds Top Health News of 2015

When Hospital Paperwork Crowds Out Hospital Care - The New York Times

When Hospital Paperwork Crowds Out Hospital Care - The New York Times

Winters bring increased readmissions for urban safety-net hospitals - FierceHealthcare

Winters bring increased readmissions for urban safety-net hospitals - FierceHealthcare

Memorial Health, affiliates settle billing case for $9.9M | Georgia Health News

Memorial Health, affiliates settle billing case for $9.9M | Georgia Health News

The top 10 Georgia health stories of 2015 | Georgia Health News

The top 10 Georgia health stories of 2015 | Georgia Health News

Cyberattack Surge: 100M medical records hacked in 2015, officials say | Fox News

Cyberattack Surge: 100M medical records hacked in 2015, officials say | Fox News

Athens For Everyone presses case for Medicaid expansion | Online Athens

Athens For Everyone presses case for Medicaid expansion | Online Athens

3 challenges Louisiana could face in Medicaid expansion | NOLA.com

3 challenges Louisiana could face in Medicaid expansion | NOLA.com

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Medicare Takes For-Profit Partner - US News

Medicare Takes For-Profit Partner - US News

Nonoperative Treatment of Appendicitis May Have Unknown Long-Term Risks and Costs

Nonoperative Treatment of Appendicitis May Have Unknown Long-Term Risks and Costs

Deadline Extended for Obamacare Sign-Ups

Deadline Extended for Obamacare Sign-Ups

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

Atlanta team reports breakthrough in cancer detection | Georgia Health News

Atlanta team reports breakthrough in cancer detection | Georgia Health News

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

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

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Debate heats up over the recording of healthcare procedures - FierceHealthcare

Debate heats up over the recording of healthcare procedures - FierceHealthcare

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

Industry Paying for Growing Percentage of Medical Trials

Industry Paying for Growing Percentage of Medical Trials

New CEO at CDC Foundation | Georgia Health News

New CEO at CDC Foundation | Georgia Health News

Health Law Sign-Up Deadline Extended to Thursday - The New York Times

Health Law Sign-Up Deadline Extended to Thursday - The New York Times

Provider-led health plans: The future of healthcare reform? - FierceHealthcare

Provider-led health plans: The future of healthcare reform? - FierceHealthcare

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

‘Dead’ Georgia hospital may have been revived | Georgia Health News

‘Dead’ Georgia hospital may have been revived | Georgia Health News

State senator expects legislation on insurance reform | Georgia Health News

State senator expects legislation on insurance reform | Georgia Health News

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

An unprecedented look at medical costs nationwide | Marketplace.org

An unprecedented look at medical costs nationwide | Marketplace.org

Bargainers prepare to unveil spending, tax deal Tuesday - The Washington Post

Bargainers prepare to unveil spending, tax deal Tuesday - The Washington Post

Rising Obesity Puts Strain On Nursing Homes | Kaiser Health News

Rising Obesity Puts Strain On Nursing Homes | Kaiser Health News

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

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

Medical marijuana panel rejects Georgia grow | The Telegraph

Medical marijuana panel rejects Georgia grow | The Telegraph

Broader strategy: From local hospitals to regional players | Georgia Health News

Broader strategy: From local hospitals to regional players | Georgia Health News

Senate Questions 'Egregious' Price Hikes For Specialty Medicines : Shots - Health News : NPR

Senate Questions 'Egregious' Price Hikes For Specialty Medicines : Shots - Health News : NPR

Congress in Final-Stage Talks on Massive Budget, Tax Bills - ABC News

Congress in Final-Stage Talks on Massive Budget, Tax Bills - ABC News

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

Medicare Penalizes 758 Hospitals For Safety Incidents | Kaiser Health News

Medicare Penalizes 758 Hospitals For Safety Incidents | Kaiser Health News

Thursday, December 3, 2015

CMS issues notice clarifying two-midnight rule cuts - FierceHealthcare

CMS issues notice clarifying two-midnight rule cuts - FierceHealthcare

Evidence grows of link between increased observation stays, lower readmissions - FierceHealthcare

Evidence grows of link between increased observation stays, lower readmissions - FierceHealthcare

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

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

Judge keeps suit against CON laws alive | Georgia Health News

Judge keeps suit against CON laws alive | Georgia Health News

Ga. exchange enrollment already past 100,000 | Georgia Health News

Ga. exchange enrollment already past 100,000 | Georgia Health News

Speaker Ryan calls for ‘bold, pro-growth agenda’ - The Washington Post

Speaker Ryan calls for ‘bold, pro-growth agenda’ - The Washington Post

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