Fred Bazzoli
Health plans will be responsible for data sharing and patient access in a way they're not used to. "A lot will have to go into meeting that deadline," one expert says.
MEDIA, PA – Change isn’t always welcome, especially at hospitals. Over time, staff become used to the old ways of doing things and aren’t ready to give them up.That wasnR...
KANSAS CITY, MO – As employers aim to hold down healthcare costs, many will increasingly look to wellness programs that can prove they deliver a return on investment.That’s where...
In August, our family spent many enjoyable hours watching the Summer Olympics in Beijing. But the highlight for me was watching the marathons.I can somewhat relate to men and women running a...
SACRAMENTO, CA – A record delay in passing a budget in California last month has begun to affect providers’ ability to provide services, with some saying they would not continue to operate...
The move to eliminate payments to providers who make mistakes isn't that easy, noted the American Hospital Association in a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.In comme...
On its last day in session, the California Senate passed the latest version of a bill that would guarantee healthcare for all state residents.By a vote of 22-14, the Senate on August 31 passe...
In a response to proposed changes to the hospital outpatient prospective payment system, the American Hospital Association voiced "serious concerns" about reporting requirements and payment...
WASHINGTON – An organization that sets standards and rules for marketing municipal securities is raising concerns that banks could be violating federal law by linking the purchase of services to...
IRVING, TX – Hospitals are not always excited about sharing best practices or helping competitors improve performance and save money.But most agree about the need for the healthcare ind...