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For many hospitals and healthcare centers, the CFO, the controller, and the reimbursement manager - form the new 'trinity' of finance leadership.

The good news is labor relations within the healthcare industry seem stable for the most part, though contentious issues such as patient safety still exist and have threatened to disrupt operations at some health centers in the United States.

As more healthcare companies see their staffs unionize, and new laws make it easier to do so, many healthcare providers say the growth of organized labor is having a bad effect on their business.

According to the Department of Labor, healthcare businesses added 40,100 jobs compared to adding 48,000 in May. In total, healthcare employed 15.1 million people in the month.

Some employers say a proposed rule could force them to cut the size of wellness programs’ financial incentives or penalties.

News comes as more healthcare providers lean on these staff members.

Based on recent settlements with 12 physicians over violations of the anti-kickback statute, the Office of the Inspector General is urging physicians who enter into medical directorships to ensure the arrangements reflect fair market value for services.

Michael McAnder is the new chief financial officer of Piedmont Healthcare.

OSHA is extending its National Emphasis Program on Nursing and Residential Care Facilities because the healthcare industry still has more reported workplace injuries than any other general industry.