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By Molly Merrill | 10:21 am | July 16, 2010
People looking for more transparency in their search for medical care have a new resource in a Web site designed to link healthcare providers and patients willing to pay cash.
By Richard Pizzi | 05:39 pm | July 15, 2010
The healthcare sector is positioned for a significant increase in merger and acquisition activity this year, but deal drivers will vary considerably across individual industry subsectors, according to a new survey.
By Richard Pizzi | 05:26 pm | July 15, 2010
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised its outlook to negative from stable and affirmed its 'BB' long-term rating on bonds issued for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway, N.J.
By Chelsey Ledue | 05:24 pm | July 15, 2010
A new report indicates that a combination of better-coordinated public- and private-sector care, stronger patient awareness of health risks and wellness and improved information systems to eliminate fraud and abuse could save $3.6 trillion over the next decade.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 05:24 pm | July 15, 2010
A new report indicates that a combination of better-coordinated public- and private-sector care, stronger patient awareness of health risks and wellness and improved information systems to eliminate fraud and abuse could save $3.6 trillion over the next decade.
By Chelsey Ledue | 11:54 am | July 15, 2010
Hospitalizations for three common water-borne diseases cost the healthcare system as much as $539 million annually, according to research recently presented at the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases.
By Chelsey Ledue | 11:36 am | July 15, 2010
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has entered into agreements with two Blackstone Valley physician groups to establish patient-centered medical home programs in the region.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 11:06 am | July 15, 2010
IBM announced plans Thursday to enlist some of its leading scientists and technologists to help medical practitioners and payers provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients.
By Chris Anderson | 10:52 am | July 15, 2010
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury have announced new regulations requiring new private health plans to cover evidence-based preventive services and eliminate cost-sharing requirements for those services.