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Marie Neba, 52, of Sugarland, Texas, will be sentenced early next year for conviction on charges including health care fraud.
Hefty price tag is "regrettable," but worthwhile as end result is "more sustainable cost structure for insurance benefits," Allina spokesperson says.
Journal says new rating system "will do more harm than good" for patients, families and caregivers.
Ranks of uninsured could swell by millions if the Affordable Care Act is repealed, hospitals must take steps to protect reimbursements, experts say.
Top finance job demands more strategizing, collaboration and concern over quality than ever before.
Re-evaluation of CMMI possible, along with other small changes, but law is largely safe, experts say.
Vaccine uses inactive virus cells to trigger immune response, has proven effective in preliminary test runs, NIH says.
Clinton's plan to expand Medicaid in the 19 states that declined to do so would benefit nonprofit hospitals in those states, Fitch says.
Practices are making frequent use of satisfaction surveys, cutting wait times, but more extended hours are needed, results show.
A reorganization of resources may not feel natural to your practice at first, but can yield big gains, revenue cycle director says at the MGMA conference.