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More light at the end of the tunnel
As readers know well, the past couple of years have been very rough for providers, who've arguably been hit harder than many U.S. industries by the near-collapse of the economy. But I'm here today to... Read more...
Bracing for health reform's impact
Health reform is sweeping through Washington like a cyclone, and with it will come huge changes to how healthcare organizations run, it seems certain. How impacted you are probably depends on what... Read more...
Hospitals still in a grim position
So, the American Hospital Association this week announced some recent financial statistics on member performance--and they don't paint a pretty picture. Elective procedures and admissions are down.... Read more...
SPOTLIGHT: Public favors reforms emphasizing 'shared responsibility'
Well, it does indeed appear that Americans are ready to look at some form of universal coverage. However, they seem to like approaches best where employers, individuals, government and insurers share... Read more...
U of IL hospital sending back Mexican immigrant
Recently, we ran an article that stirred up some serious discussion on the subject of how to pay for the care of undocumented, medically-indigent immigrants, and how to handle things when a provider... Read more...
