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E-Referrals: Health 2.0's Next Big Thing?
 A process that could streamline referrals, lighten the load on the ER, and save millions of dollars? While it may sound too good to be true, a new report outlines the benefits of modernizing referrals. Read More
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Gene-testing startup's study responds to critics
Associated Press, October 9, 2008
Sutter hospital to install solar energy system
Sacramento Bee, October 8, 2008
Radio-frequency tags cut specimen bottle errors
HealthDay/Washington Post, October 8, 2008
Three face bribery charges in hospital IT procurement scandal
Computerworld, October 7, 2008
California makes it a crime to 'skim' RFID tags
PCWorld, October 7, 2008
IHA sees clinical performance-IT link improving
Government Health IT, October 7, 2008
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Commentary: Blueprint Needed for Infection Fight
Hospital human resources professionals across the nation are expected to play a role in determining effective staffing levels to identify and reduce healthcare-associated infections. Good luck! +
John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media
October 6, 2008
Magazine: Master of Psychology
By leveraging physician competitiveness—and device connectivity—Cardiology of Tulsa makes EMR headway. +
Gary Baldwin, for HealthLeaders Magazine
September 2008
Magazine: Hip Technology
A Michigan hospital puts implants through the paces using lifelike simulation technology to assess longevity. +
Gary Baldwin, for HealthLeaders Magazine
September 2008
Given the recent financial problems, what do you predict for healthcare legislation?
Reforms will happen within the next president's first term.
The industry cannot expect any reforms to come from Washington in the near term.
The feds will approve minor reforms, but they won't effectively tackle the issues of cost and the uninsured.

Controversy Over RAC
With the controversial Recovery Audit Contractor program going nationwide by 2010, many hospitals are concerned about the high number of overpayments collected from providers.
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