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By Jeff Marion | 04:48 pm | January 23, 2009
When we thought about redesigning Healthcare Finance News, we knew we'd need something with plenty of power, and the flexibility to give us -- and you -- complete control.
By Jeff Marion | 12:00 am | December 12, 2008
Allina Health System, recognized last year for its electronic health record implementation with a Davies Award, has scored an 'A' rating on its outstanding bonds.Fitch Ratings has affirmed it...
By Jeff Marion | 12:00 am | November 13, 2008
The initial financial impact of Medicare's new Value-based Purchasing initiative will be relatively small for U.S. hospitals in regard to hospital-acquired conditions, according to new research....
By Jeff Marion | 12:00 am | October 31, 2008
Hundreds of California nursing home caregivers hope to see improvements under a new agreement negotiated by the United Long-Term Care Workers' Union, SEIU 6434.Seven new contracts provide wag...
By Jeff Marion | 12:00 am | October 30, 2008
A new report estimates that the reusable medical device market will reach $4 billion, with 12.9 percent annual growth, by 2012.The report, by industry analysts at Kalorama Information, says h...
By Jeff Marion | 12:00 am | October 28, 2008
St. Elizabeth Medical Center plans to implement new revenue management software to help manage high volume, low dollar claims, improve laboratory collection rates, and increase reporting capabilities....
By Jeff Marion | 12:00 am | October 27, 2008
Several healthcare organizations are reportedly interested in buying three struggling public hospitals in Maryland, according to the Prince George's (Md.) County Hospital Authority.The Hospit...
By Jeff Marion | 12:00 am | October 14, 2008
The New York Blood Center is concerned about falling blood reserves as economic woes hit their most dedicated supporters - businesses.The NYBC relies on businesses, and their corporate blood...
By Jeff Marion | 12:00 am | October 06, 2008
LANCASTER, PA – The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania plans to invest $750,000 in state funds, to be matched by $870,000 in private funds, to benefit nursing education programs statewide.The...
By Jeff Marion | 12:00 am | October 03, 2008
PRINCETON, NJ – In a bid to address the nation's nursing shortage, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded the first round of $28 million in grants to 15 junior faculty nurses around the...