Friday, May 27, 2016

Physicians, anesthesiologists oppose VA's plans for advanced practice registered nurses - FierceHealthcare

Physicians, anesthesiologists oppose VA's plans for advanced practice registered nurses - FierceHealthcare

Study Confirms Poor Adherence to CRC Screening Guidelines - General Surgery News

Study Confirms Poor Adherence to CRC Screening Guidelines - General Surgery News

New superbug detected in U.S. threatens 'end of the road for antibiotics' - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

New superbug detected in U.S. threatens 'end of the road for antibiotics' - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Ohio Insurance Department Announces Co-Op Will Close - Morning Consult

Ohio Insurance Department Announces Co-Op Will Close - Morning Consult

FDA approves new way to treat opioid addiction – under the skin - The Washington Post

FDA approves new way to treat opioid addiction – under the skin - The Washington Post

Blue Shield ‘Lifts The Veil’ On Executive Pay | Kaiser Health News

Blue Shield ‘Lifts The Veil’ On Executive Pay | Kaiser Health News

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Hospital alliance, doctors’ network may join forces | Georgia Health News

Hospital alliance, doctors’ network may join forces | Georgia Health News

Anthem CEO Says Cigna Deal Moving Forward - WSJ

Anthem CEO Says Cigna Deal Moving Forward - WSJ

House bill trims pay for all hospitals to fund leeway in site-neutral Medicare pay - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

House bill trims pay for all hospitals to fund leeway in site-neutral Medicare pay - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Hospital engagement networks end; new initiative takes over - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Hospital engagement networks end; new initiative takes over - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Missouri says Aetna-Humana merger is anti-competitive - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Missouri says Aetna-Humana merger is anti-competitive - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Balloon-in-a-Pill May Be New Weight-Loss Tool

Balloon-in-a-Pill May Be New Weight-Loss Tool

Balloon-in-a-Pill May Be New Weight-Loss Tool

Balloon-in-a-Pill May Be New Weight-Loss Tool

Behind the curtain: The story of Grady’s narrow escape | Georgia Health News

Behind the curtain: The story of Grady’s narrow escape | Georgia Health News

Use obesity surgery more often for diabetes, guidelines urge

Use obesity surgery more often for diabetes, guidelines urge

Grovetown becoming a medical center | The Augusta Chronicle

Grovetown becoming a medical center | The Augusta Chronicle

Some rates in Georgia insurance exchange could soar in 2017 | Georgia Health News

Some rates in Georgia insurance exchange could soar in 2017 | Georgia Health News

Study Suggests BMI Target for Ventral Hernia Repair - General Surgery News

Study Suggests BMI Target for Ventral Hernia Repair - General Surgery News

Researchers Surprised by Opioid Scripts for Low-Risk Surgical Procedures - General Surgery News

Researchers Surprised by Opioid Scripts for Low-Risk Surgical Procedures - General Surgery News

Monday, May 23, 2016

Hospitals are asking patients to pay before they receive care - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Hospitals are asking patients to pay before they receive care - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Critical access hospitals ahead on Medicare surgical outcomes - FierceHealthcare

Critical access hospitals ahead on Medicare surgical outcomes - FierceHealthcare

House bill would factor socioeconomic factors into readmission penalties - FierceHealthcare

House bill would factor socioeconomic factors into readmission penalties - FierceHealthcare

Critics Of Medicare’s Overall Hospital Star Rating Push For Changes | Kaiser Health News

Critics Of Medicare’s Overall Hospital Star Rating Push For Changes | Kaiser Health News

Hospitals are asking patients to pay before they receive care - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Hospitals are asking patients to pay before they receive care - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

House GOP Eyes Medicaid Reforms in 2017, Depending on November Outcomes - Morning Consult

House GOP Eyes Medicaid Reforms in 2017, Depending on November Outcomes - Morning Consult

​How will health insurer mergers hit Obamacare? - CBS News

​How will health insurer mergers hit Obamacare? - CBS News

Q1 earnings: A mixed bag for 'big five' health insurers - FierceHealthPayer

Q1 earnings: A mixed bag for 'big five' health insurers - FierceHealthPayer

If 1 in 10 U.S. Smokers Quits, $63 Billion Saved

If 1 in 10 U.S. Smokers Quits, $63 Billion Saved

Hospital-employed docs may complicate value-based care - FierceHealthcare

Hospital-employed docs may complicate value-based care - FierceHealthcare

ER docs: Health insurers mislead patients, sell 'affordable' policies that cover few services - FierceHealthcare

ER docs: Health insurers mislead patients, sell 'affordable' policies that cover few services - FierceHealthcare

Georgia Cancer Center renovation underway | The Augusta Chronicle

Georgia Cancer Center renovation underway | The Augusta Chronicle

Collapse of Novant deal leaves Memorial Health in a quandary | Georgia Health News

Collapse of Novant deal leaves Memorial Health in a quandary | Georgia Health News

So many people are dying of drug overdoses that they’re easing the donated organ shortage - The Washington Post

So many people are dying of drug overdoses that they’re easing the donated organ shortage - The Washington Post

Feds want medical bills simplified | The CT Mirror

Feds want medical bills simplified | The CT Mirror

Sounds Like A Good Idea? Selling Insurance Across State Lines | Kaiser Health News

Sounds Like A Good Idea? Selling Insurance Across State Lines | Kaiser Health News

Thursday, May 5, 2016

F.D.A. Issues Tighter Rules for E-Cigarettes in a Landmark Move - The New York Times

F.D.A. Issues Tighter Rules for E-Cigarettes in a Landmark Move - The New York Times

Pre-op Exercise Programs Improve Post-op Outcomes - General Surgery News

Pre-op Exercise Programs Improve Post-op Outcomes - General Surgery News

Robots Stake Their Claim in the Operating Room

Robots Stake Their Claim in the Operating Room

A culture of patient safety requires education, daily strategies - FierceHealthcare

A culture of patient safety requires education, daily strategies - FierceHealthcare

Feds cutting payments for safety-net hospitals - Rome News-Tribune: Local

Feds cutting payments for safety-net hospitals - Rome News-Tribune: Local

How a tool to help patients save on health care backfired - The Washington Post

How a tool to help patients save on health care backfired - The Washington Post

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Study: 7 of 10 Most Profitable US Hospitals Are Nonprofits - The New York Times

Study: 7 of 10 Most Profitable US Hospitals Are Nonprofits - The New York Times

Shortages Of Essential Emergency Care Drugs Increase, Study Finds | Kaiser Health News

Shortages Of Essential Emergency Care Drugs Increase, Study Finds | Kaiser Health News

ER wait times in Atlanta: The fastest and slowest | The Watchdog blog

ER wait times in Atlanta: The fastest and slowest | The Watchdog blog

Interim Southern Regional chief gets the job full time | Georgia Health News

Interim Southern Regional chief gets the job full time | Georgia Health News

FAQ: Medicare Lays Out Plans For Changing Doctors’ Pay | Kaiser Health News

FAQ: Medicare Lays Out Plans For Changing Doctors’ Pay | Kaiser Health News

Hospital Discharge: It’s One Of The Most Dangerous Periods For Patients | Kaiser Health News

Hospital Discharge: It’s One Of The Most Dangerous Periods For Patients | Kaiser Health News

Opioid Epidemic Fueling Hospitalizations, Hospital Costs | Kaiser Health News

Opioid Epidemic Fueling Hospitalizations, Hospital Costs | Kaiser Health News

Medicaid managed-care reforms are left up to states - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Medicaid managed-care reforms are left up to states - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Medicare Pays Bonuses To 231 Hospitals With Lower Quality Because Of Cheaper Costs | Kaiser Health News

Medicare Pays Bonuses To 231 Hospitals With Lower Quality Because Of Cheaper Costs | Kaiser Health News