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The American Association of Homecare says the competitive bidding process initiated for Medicare patients at the start of 2011 is not working.
Hospitals could see substantial savings by instituting environmentally-friendly practices in operating rooms, says a study published in the February issue of Archives of Surgery.
Indiana's health IT sector, which includes more than 72 growing technologies, along with health plans, life sciences companies, academic institutions, philanthropic organizations and state government, have bolstered healthcare and the economy of the state, according to a new report.
Some quick tidbits and news items concerning health care reform you hopefully find useful – or at least interesting.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Tuesday that 13 states have been awarded $45 million in new funds under the Affordable Care Act to assist Medicaid beneficiaries with moving out of institutions and into their own homes or other community settings.
Kaiser Permanente has received the highest customer loyalty ranking in the health insurance sector, according to the Satmetrix 2011 Net Promoter industry rankings released Feb. 18.
Twenty people, including three doctors, have been charged in Florida for their part in a $200 million fraudulent Medicare billing scheme, the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services have announced.
Healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente has announced that its combined total operating revenue for 2010 was $44.2 billion, up from $42.1 billion last year. Operating income was $1.2 billion, down from $1.6 billion in 2009 and net non-operating income was $789 million, compared to $524 million last year.
Hospitalist service provider Apollo Medical Holdings has acquired the Aligned Healthcare Group, which operates 24-hour physician call centers and provides specialized care management services.
Women and younger individuals are more likely to seek information on healthcare costs, quality and access after experiencing an increase in premiums or cost-sharing, according to the Employee Benefits Research Institute.