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Blue collar concierge medicine is for everyone

Part of a series. Is concierge medicine for everyone or is it just for the rich, the 1%? Most people assume it is for the elite and cannot be afforded by the common man, the masses. That is unfortunate because in many cases it can be quite affordable. Here are three examples. Continue reading … […]

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Healthcare Finance News

An up-and-coming executive role: chief population health officer

With population health management becoming a central focus for more healthcare providers, a growing number are considering adding a chief population health officer to the executive ranks.
As noted in a recent help wanted ad for the role, CPHOs report t…

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Fierce

Post-afternoon, weekend surgery patients at highest risk for death

Risk of death following surgery is highest on weekends and afternoons and in February, according to a research announcement from the European Society of Anaesthesiology.read more

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American Medical Association

AMA Reminds Physicians to Begin Sunshine Registration Process

Keeping with its continued commitment to fully inform physicians about the implementation of the Physician Payment Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act), the AMA reminded physicians of the deadline to complete a two-phase process necessary to review their data a…

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NPR

Employers May Start Paying You To Buy Health Insurance

It costs a lot for companies to buy health insurance, so the idea of giving employees money to buy their own coverage has a lot of appeal. But it might end up being more expensive for workers.

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Columbus Regional Health Names New CEO

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Becker's Hospital Review

July 31, 2014

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Becker's Hospital Review

Scott Hill is the new president and CEO of Columbus (Ga.) Regional Health.

CMS finalizes ICD-10 compliance date

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AHIMA, CMS, FierceHealthIT, FierceMarkets, ICD-10, Regulatory & Risk Management

July 31, 2014

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After months of speculation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as expected, finalized Oct. 1, 2015, as the new compliance date for providers and payers to transition to ICD-10.read more

AMA Offers New Resource to Help Physicians with Group Practice Employment Negotiations

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AMA

July 30, 2014

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American Medical Association

As part of its commitment to help physicians navigate evolving issues in medicine, the American Medical Association (AMA) today released a new resource to help physicians negotiate business and legal issues common to group practice employment contracts…

The ultimate patient experience: High-quality care plus free Wi-Fi and 42-inch televisions

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Care Delivery Models, FierceHealthcare, FierceMarkets, Healthcare Finance News, Operations & Business Management, Patient Care & Outcomes, Patient Experience, patient satisfaction, Walnut Hill Medical Center

July 29, 2014

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Healthcare Finance News

A newly opened hospital in Texas bets that the facility designed by physicians to provide patients with the ultimate patient-centered experience will give it an edge in the marketplace, Healthcare Finance News reports.read more

Seeking Lower Prices Where Providers Are Consolidated: <br>An Examination of Market and Policy Strategies

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The Commonwealth Fund

May 19, 2014

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The Commonwealth Fund

Consolidation between and among hospitals and physicians can lead to improvements in efficiency and quality of care, but it also tends to raise prices for health care services. As part of their Commonwealth Fund–supported study, researchers outlined eight strategies to promote greater competition on price and quality.

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