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By Healthcare Finance Staff | 11:15 am | January 13, 2012
Humedica, a clinical analytics company, has introduced a new predictive analytic model to identify patients at high-risk for a congestive heart failure (CHF) hospitalization. Humedica executives say it can help reduce hospital admissions among the sickest, most costly patients in the country.
By Stephanie Bouchard | 10:52 am | January 13, 2012
A new study reveals the clinical reasoning practices and processes used by nurses that best identify and avoid medication errors.
By Rene Letourneau | 03:43 pm | January 12, 2012
Five percent of patients account for nearly half of U.S. healthcare spending, according to a new report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 12:11 pm | January 12, 2012
Just a week after its purchase of Medical Data Express, the TriZetto Group announced Thursday it would acquire Kocsis Consulting Group (KCG), a Michigan-based firm that provides software training, compliance and change management solutions for payers.
By Chris Anderson | 11:45 am | January 12, 2012
In a combination of two companies focused on developing new patient-centered care models, Paladina Health today announced the acquisition of ModernMed, a primary care operator with locations in 12 states.
By Mike Miliard | 11:09 am | January 12, 2012
Universal American Corp. announced Wednesday plans to acquire APS Healthcare for $227.5 million.
By Stephanie Bouchard | 10:59 am | January 12, 2012
Former chief financial officer of HealthSouth, Aaron Beam, was flying high until he became involved in an accounting fraud that would send him to jail and offer him a mission: warning others of the ethical dangers of wealth and success.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 10:30 am | January 12, 2012
Career Quest Learning Centers, in Lansing, Mich., has introduced a new Health Information Technology program to meet employer demands for new workers to handle federally mandated electronic health records. Classes begin Feb. 1 at Michigan campuses in Lansing, Jackson and Kalamazoo.
By Rene Letourneau | 04:38 pm | January 11, 2012
The U.S. government has filed suit seeking $150 million in damages and penalties under the False Claims Act against Universal Imaging, Inc. and its current and former owners, Phillip J. Young and Mark Lauhoff, U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced late last week.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 12:17 pm | January 11, 2012
Universal American Corp. announced Wednesday that it will acquire APS Healthcare, which provides population health solutions for Medicaid programs and other health plans, for $227.5 million.