Beth Jones Sanborn
Low-cost, low-value services fueled $381 million spend alone; efforts to cut spending should focus here, researchers say.
California healthcare giant made identical pledge to International Medical Corps to help Mexico's earthquake recovery.
Absence of cost of care, waste elimination, social responsibility metrics are major flaws in U.S. News Best Hospital rankings, experts say.
Star ratings released last December will remain on the Hospital Compare website until the next update, CMS said.
ProviderMatch for Access Centers will help the call center boost efficiency by consolidating scheduling workflows into a single solution, Kyruus says.
Team of researchers found ED docs are issuing shorter prescriptions with lower dosages, potency than non-emergent settings, ACEP says.
Cathleen Bennett will assume the new role in early November, replacing Betsy Ryan who has led the organization for nearly a decade.
John Gaffney admitted to taking thousands in cash, signing fake prescriptions for pricey compound medications, the Department of Justice says.
Washington state law requires all hospitals to provide charity care to those who are near the federal poverty level.
University Medical Center Health has also named current COO Mark Funderburk as new incoming CEO.