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St. Luke exec leaving when merger's done
Judge calls on Los Angeles council to reconsider OK of hospital expansion
HCA chief Bovender to retire
Georgia official suggests extra tax for trauma services
Superbug test detects MRSA faster
Seniors in poor areas more likely to die after surgery
September 29, 2008
Schwarzenegger grapples with new medical insurance laws
Philadelphia-area cancer patients are getting more choices
Baylor Health Care System reveals funding plans for Dallas cancer center
Companies pay Mayo Clinic prices to save on healthcare costs
Medicare Grants DNV Healthcare Deeming Authority for U.S. Hospitals
New Jersey hospital reports eighth patient has Legionnaires'
St. Charles Parish Hospital needs an ally, council told
Umatilla, FL, clinic poised to expand primary care, insurance services
Memorial at heart of healthcare in Florida’s South Broward Hospital District
Rivals’ prescriptions for an ailing system
Universal Health Services Inc. founder sees potential for hospital growth
Doctors learn dollars, cents of healthcare
Illinois governor can’t expand state-subsidized healthcare without lawmakers’ approval, court rules
The shifting tax implications of McCain's health plan
September 26, 2008
CEO selected for hospital set to open in 2009
Top health official ties firing to whistle-blowing
September 24, 2008
Obama: Wall St. bailout may delay healthcare overhaul
September 23, 2008
Judge sides with Ed McMahon in suit against hospital
Judge sides with Ed McMahon in suit against hospital
September 22, 2008
Shortage of cancer doctors looms
September 19, 2008
Tips for an innovative culture
18 arrested in alleged $33-million Medicare fraud schemes
September 18, 2008
Mass General cuts 200 jobs
Aurora executive to retire Dec. 31
MedImmune’s Ex-CEO Joins Investment Firm
September 17, 2008
Rising foe defies hospitals’ war on superbugs
St. Bernard Parish may create new hospital board
Clarian Health details plans for hospital in Fishers, IN
Chicago-area hospital operator names new CEO
September 16, 2008
Hospitals’ suit against tobacco industry is large in every dimension
New York hospital settles charges of overbilling
Inova HealthPlex’s Northern Virginia facility provides ER care, stat
Economists take critical view of health plans
September 15, 2008
Michigan hospitals take a hit to care for patients
County-USC prepares to replace its outpatient clinics
Massachusetts orders hospital ERs to halt diversions
Nurse recruitment plans focus on working conditions over financial rewards
UCSF to start $1.6 billion hospitals project
Increased helicopter use eases patient load at LA County hospitals
Nashville children’s hospital to double bed space
Feds hit Illinois law that regulates the building, expansion of hospitals
Speculation on identity of hospital that prosecutors say paid New York legislator
Small patients, big consequences in medical errors
Palliative care programs could boost hospitals’ bottom line
September 12, 2008
Pennsylvania, New Jersey hospitals’ mistakes are going unreported
Health Net to reinstate 926 dropped policyholders in California
Healthcare issue, not quite hot, remains strong
Bill on hospital-care discounts may be scuttled by Illinois governor’s amendatory veto
Lexington, SC, hospital loses battle, for now
St. Louis-based SSM Health Care could form more university partnerships
September 11, 2008
New Jersey Blue Cross may cut Philadelphia hospitals from coverage
States lobbying Congress for Medicaid relief
Settlement requires defendant to pay CalPERS $30 million
Medical schools, journals fight industry influence
Pennsylvania governor pushes on health coverage
Patient-centered ’medical home’ models lag in key areas
Retail clinics attracting those without regular doctors
Coverage guarantee can hit young the hardest
September 10, 2008
Illinois hospital to take taxation case to state Supreme Court
Akron (OH) Children’s Hospital to expand into Youngstown area
Retail clinics haven’t cut health costs, study finds
Cape Cod Healthcare’s credit lowered
Traveling for care—in the U.S.
Bakersfield, CA, hospital plans regional burn center
Los Angeles County considers hiring a permanent watchdog for troubled hospitals
Grady CEO takes hands-on approach to follow money
Indiana-based Howard Regional Health cuts 75 full-time jobs
Few hospitals meet colon cancer care standard
September 9, 2008
Cleveland Clinic’s success continues to be a boon for region
University of Alabama Birmingham trying number of approaches to recruit nursing students
Ochsner Health System teams up with Luling, LA, hospital
More workers at Los Angeles hospital have criminal backgrounds
Baptist Health goes green with new Miami hospital
Abington (PA) Memorial moves to acquire hospital
Obesity surgery is called cost-effective
Commentary: The pitfalls of linking doctors’ pay to performance
Preservationists protest hospital plan to raze Life of Georgia building
Illinois governor’s healthcare program not yet up
Clarian Health taking over Muncie, IN, hospital
Group seeks end to gridlock on health reform
September 8, 2008
Facing veto, Democrats drop plan for vote on child health bill
University of Chicago medical practices drawing critical eye
Beth Israel optimistic about compliance review
California budget impasse threatens health services
Philadelphia eyes closure’s effect on OB care
Pediatrix buys Louisiana firm
Shopping for healthcare off to a shaky start
Grady Hospital gets $5 million gift from insurer
Emory Healthcare to reopen renovated hospital in Tucker, GA
Grady to other Atlanta hospitals: Do ’fair share’
First in-store medical clinics to open in Massachusetts
Massachusetts could be sued, healthcare giant warns
Sen. Grassley keeps pressure on non-profit hospitals
September 5, 2008
Michigan hospitals face new competition
Palin’s efforts to reform healthcare are complicated
Florida High Court Rejects Hospital Governance Law
Rex Healthcare gets go-ahead on Holly Springs, NC, center
Massachusetts-based Partners HealthCare System Inc. launches search for CEO
Lessons from Top Leadership Teams: Develop from the middle
September 4, 2008
California Legislature enacts no major healthcare overhaul but OKs some key changes
Another maternity unit closing in Philadelphia
Study: Workers to pay more for healthcare
Judge could settle St. Louis-based BJC’s uninsured policy
Feds approve Tampa General Hospital’s plan for improvements
Judge trims time in Medi-Cal 10% fee ruling
Illinois to pursue antitrust claims against hospitals
Feds investigate artificial-hip maker
September 3, 2008
Deaths in Sacramento County ERs sparking concern
Grassley seeks information about hospital with ties to the Obamas
Georgia rates poorly in hospital deaths
Roseville, CA, medical center opens new care unit for newborns
Wichita, KS-based medical center opens revamped neonatal unit
Parking to grow with Woodbury, MN, hospital
Christiana Care plans center north of Wilmington, DE
Hundreds of Louisiana hospital patients could be evacuated
September 2, 2008
Waterbury (CT) Hospital retains heart center
Whistle-blowers help U.S. recoup $9.3 billion from healthcare providers
New CEO to take helm of Grady
Virginia-based Carilion buys imaging and surgery centers
Novant will present plans for North Carolina hospital during forum
Three confess to role in South Florida Medicare fraud
WellStar, Kennesaw State University enhance nursing partnership
Doctors in Massachusetts geriatric program pay calls at elderly residences
New Orleans hospitals evacuating high-risk patients