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Texas Blue begins HIX outreach and Covered California mulls promotions with major retailers like Walmart in this week's HIX Digest.
A new report from health plan comparison website HealthPocket.com shows that fewer than 2 percent of all health plans sold on the individual market today provide all of the essential health benefits (EHBs) as required under health reform.
Community Health Systems, one of the largest publicly-traded hospital systems in the country, and Cleveland Clinic have announced a strategic alliance aimed at allowing the two organizations to share clinical information to improve care and operational efficiency.
A new report by Trust for America's Health offers solutions to policy makers and the public to increase preventative healthcare. According to the report, prevention improves health and productivity "while saving billions in health care costs."
Healthcare reform and financial and operational pressures will shape how hospitals and systems define and act on ambulatory care unit (ACU) strategies, according to a report from Jones Lang LaSalle.
Debt for medical students continues to rapidly rise according to a recent report released by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Community Health Systems, one of the largest publicly-traded hospital systems in the country, and Cleveland Clinic have announced a strategic alliance aimed at allowing the two organizations to share clinical information to improve care and operational efficiency.
The proliferation of mobile devices in healthcare has been a boon for medical professionals as the portability of smart phones, tablets and laptops keep them connected from wherever they might be at any given time. This convenience has allowed clinicians to correspond, check patient statuses and review vital data to make critical decisions while at home, in transit or at a remote site.
The HIPAA Privacy and Security Omnibus final rule – issued by HHS on Jan. 17 – should bring some long-awaited clarification and certainty to marketing, fundraising and other aspects of safeguarding and using health information.
How are the financial regulations associated with the Affordable Care Act changing the landscape of hospital business offices?