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Three winning strategies to help drive medical practice performance

From transparent communication amongst staff to maximizing technology, these three focus areas can enhance your bottom line and help retain talent, MGMA says.

Maryland Health Enterprise Zones associated with reduced hospitalizations and costs

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Each zone’s initiative was tailored to the specific features of its communities, but the overall goals were to improve health outcomes and control costs.

Baylor Scott & White Health, Memorial Hermann announce merger

The systems include 68 hospital campuses, more than 1,100 care delivery sites, nearly 14,000 employed, independent and academic physicians and two health plans.

Mayo Clinic leads among the biggest hospital construction projects that kicked off in September

Health systems continued either pouring money into their facilities or expanding presence and scope of services last month, according to HIMSS Analytics.

CMS launches eMedicare Initiative ahead of Oct. 15 open enrollment

Seniors can compare the cost and benefit of enrolling in traditional Medicare, or signing up for Medicare Advantage.

Hiding in plain sight: Why hospitals need to pay attention to privacy curtains in patient rooms

MRSA bacteria carry high morbidity and mortality rates, making the disease a significant threat to patient safety.

Why 70 percent of physicians would not recommend the profession

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More than half of physicians say they’re contemplating retirement in a few years — including an alarming number of those younger than 50.

UnitedHealth Group buys pharmacy and telepsychiatry provider Genoa Healthcare

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Insurer’s pharmacy benefits business OptumRx will take over Genoa, which specializes in behavioral health and addiction treatment.

Most California hospitals take a hit on Medicare reimbursement due to readmissions

The penalties for some facilities will be as much as 3 percent, the maximum allowed under federal law, which can translate into tens of thousands in lost revenue.

How UPMC commercialized its Curavi Health telemedicine technology

The cart helps prevent unnecessary hospitalizations for nursing home patients, saves money and provides peace of mind to physicians and families.