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By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News | 06:13 am | October 03, 2014
Medicare is fining a record number of hospitals -- 2,610 -- for having too many patients return within a month for additional treatments, federal records released Oct. 1 show. Thirty-nine of those are receiving the largest penalty allowed.
By Kurt Ullman | 05:11 am | October 03, 2014
The country's medical colleges saw an increase in fundraising last year. They also saw an increase in fundraising costs.
By Chris Nerney | 10:52 pm | October 02, 2014
A new report by the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association paints a grim picture of the daunting financial challenges facing hospitals and other healthcare organizations in that state.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 01:41 pm | October 02, 2014
More and more insurers are getting on to the smartphone and mobile health wave, trying to both attract tech-savvy members and try out new wellness ideas.
By David Weldon | 12:47 pm | October 02, 2014
Healthcare has had a reputation for being one of the strongest industries for generating new jobs.
By Rodney J. Moore | 12:40 pm | October 02, 2014
With the job market showing improvement, it might be time to re-evaluate if you are keeping your best employees happy.
By Kurt Ullman | 12:37 pm | October 02, 2014
As payment moves to value-based models, many have hopes that telemedicine will play a role in delivering care at lower cost.
By Jennifer Zaino | 12:34 pm | October 02, 2014
After several years of gloom, there was encouraging news for defined-benefit pension plans in the not-for-profit health sector last year.
By Joe Burns | 12:30 pm | October 02, 2014
When large hospitals and health systems buy or affiliate with smaller facilities, the deals can benefit both parties.
By Susan Kelly | 12:29 pm | October 02, 2014
Healthcare systems have used value analysis for years but the practice is gaining renewed attention as reimbursement pressures continue rising.