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To the surprise of some, healthcare wound its way into Monday night's debate -- though the matter only garnered a brief mention by GOP nominee Mitt Romney.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions have announced the launch of a joint program aimed at improving cancer treatment using clinical pathways.
Venture capital and M&A activity in the health IT sector remained strong in Q3 2012, according to a survey conducted by Mercom Capital Group. Health information management companies received the most funding as a technology group with $101 million in 20 deals, followed by mobile health companies with $39 million in seven deals and social health network companies with $26 million in four deals.
To the surprise of some, healthcare wound its way into Monday night's debate -- though the matter only garnered a brief mention by GOP nominee Mitt Romney, who said he would repeal the act as a way to balance the budget.
Although many hospitals are searching for ways to become more efficient and cut costs, which can include cutting certain positions, the outlook for U.S. healthcare job growth looks positive, as evidenced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics' recent report that 44,000 healthcare jobs were added to the economy in September.
With medication shortages, patient safety and accurate dosing creating daily challenges, some providers have found financial benefits in pharmacy automation solutions.
Beaumont Health System based in Troy, Mich., recently made medication error prevention a strategic imperative for improving patient safety, quality and cost across its three hospitals. In just six months, the organization was able to save nearly $535,000 in equipment purchases through the use of medication barcoding.
A panel discussion taking place at MGMA-ACMPE's annual conference in San Antonio Monday morning focused on the state of healthcare with an eye toward the future.
Nebraska's top insurance regulator says HHS HIX rules are still hard to intrepret, and the state's governor wants federally-funded HSAs. In Vermont, the Chamber of Commerce has launched a private HIX.
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) is fighting to prevent new prompt pay rules for self-funded insurance plans from taking effect that have the support of the American Medical Association and the Medical Association of Georgia, which have joined the state Insurance Commissioner in defending them.