Fred Bazzoli

WASHINGTON – Clinical laboratory groups were continuing efforts last month to thwart the government’s plans to test a demonstration project for competitive bidding for laboratory services....

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Frustrated in their efforts to have the federal government reconsider the anticipated implementation of a rule that is expected to slash Medicaid reimbursement rates to pharmaci...

OAKLAND, CA – A new coalition of organizations is hoping to use its collective influence to encourage providers to create healthier hospital environments....

THE GOOGLE PHONE SAGA has turned into an interesting news story. In reading it, I suddenly began wondering if there was a lesson to be found there for the healthcare industry. OK, maybe it’s...

WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issuing a final rule calling for a 10.1 percent reduction in payment rates. The new rule was met with disdain from physic...

CHICAGO – Despite broad-based efforts to encourage physicians to use health information technology and electronic prescribing, IT’s penetration among physicians remains woeful. Costs a...

DURHAM, NC – Duke University Health System is using a new patient portal to improve customer service and help patients keep up with financial balances and pay bills. As of Septembe...

WASHINGTON – Contributions to healthcare organizations increased to nearly $8 billion in 2006, but that growth in giving didn't equal the amount of growth the previous year. Accord...

WASHINGTON – Laws that require employers to provide health insurance to employees are likely to reduce employment for low-wage workers, according to a study. Small busine...

CHICAGO – A coalition of providers, suppliers, group purchasing organizations and others has endorsed standards for organizational and product identifiers intended to facilitate supply ord...