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The National Labor Relations Board's so-called "ambush" election rule was struck down by a federal judge on May 14 on a procedural issue -- that the NLRB did not have a quorum.

According to a new report released by the Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI), Rhode Island hospitals contributed more than $6.3 billion to the state's economy in 2010.

As the healthcare industry continues to move in the direction of using compensation incentives, a new analysis reveals that incentives as currently used are not an effective motivator for healthcare professionals and waste an estimated $20 billion in resources.

As economic pressures continue to increase and the ability to efficiently manage costs is emphasized, organizations are looking wherever they can for financial relief. That's why it's no surprise many are turning to group purchasing organizations for smaller administrative fees, more transparent transactions and a general partner in healthcare reform.

According to a recent report done by the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., California could save $3.6 million a year by reducing the prevalence of chronic conditions, like diabetes and heart conditions, by just 1 percent.

Nurses and nurse managers employed in physicians' offices have begun receiving salary increases even as most other clinical and administrative support staff have seen their pay stagnate or decline, according to a recent survey by communications consulting firm UBM Medica US.

Princeton, NJ – As the shortage of primary care providers is becoming more of a threat to healthcare organizations, a new national program has been created to help identify primary care sites around the country that are using their workforce creatively in order to increase access, provide good quality care and create value at their institutions.

Business intelligence is finding myriad ways to improve the healthcare organization's bottom line, whether it's through clinical improvement, greater operational efficiencies or enhanced revenue cycle functionality, system designers say.

For a company in need of strong leadership at the top as it looks to complete the acquisition of West Penn Allegheny Health System, reopen negotiations with recalcitrant provider UPMC and battle rival health insurers entering the market, now is not a good time to be looking for a new CEO.

Hospitals focus on employee wellness