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- June 12, 2013
In Case Of Tornado, EHRs Can Be Just The Prescription
Read moreKaiser Health News May 24, 2013 Everyone expects a hospital to be ready to jump into action when disaster strikes. But what about when the disaster devastates the hospital itself? Turns out, it helps a lot to have an electronic medical record system in place. At least that was...
00 - June 12, 2013
June is National Men’s Health Month!
Read moreThe purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek...
- June 12, 2013
HCPF May At a Glance
Read moreClick here to read the full At a Glace report by the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.
- June 12, 2013
Caring for the community
Read moreModernHealthcare.com May 25, 2013 Regional programs taking concept of ACOs to a much broader level. About four years ago, Nick Macchione, who oversees San Diego County’s public health system, had an idea to expand the accountable care organization concept in a way that would involve a much broader range...
- June 12, 2013
Moab Regional Hospital board hires new CEO
Read moreThe Times-Independent May 31, 2013 The board of directors of Moab Regional Hospital has announced the hiring of a new chief executive officer for the hospital. Robert (Robb) Austin has taken over the duties as Moab Regional CEO, according to a news release from the hospital. Board members said...
- June 12, 2013
Evidence for Medical Homes Still Evolving
Read moreMedpage Today May 30, 2013 Joseph Ashwal, MD, knew a good deal when he saw one. The family physician wanted to take the lead on starting a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model for his 25-physician practice in Frederick, Md., after reading a nearly 100-page treatise from the area’s largest...
- June 12, 2013
Colorado hospital profits soar despite health turbulence
Read moreThe Denver Post May 30, 2013 Colorado hospital profits are soaring despite overall turbulence and uncertainty in the health care marketplace, according to a new analysis of competition in the state. Colorado’s HMOs also had strong profits and added tens of thousands of new members as they enjoyed growth...
- June 12, 2013
ACA still missing key regulatory details
Read moreModernHeathcare.com May 30, 2013 Some key regulatory details remain unanswered in the final months before the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act‘s major provisions launch. Obama administration officials have insisted that they have issued all of the major regulations for the 2010 healthcare overhaul and are now focused on...
- June 12, 2013
The Affordable Care Act: Improving Incentives for Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment
Read moreRobert Wood Johnson Foundation May 31, 2013 Traditionally, individuals considering leaving their job to strike out on their own have worried that they may be denied health insurance coverage because they have preexisting conditions, fear losing access to a trusted physician, or are unable to afford the premiums without...
- June 12, 2013
Opinion: Spend Money on Universal Care Not Costly Exchange
Read moreSolutions May 29, 2013 Coloradans need health care. It’s a basic human right. Yet as we get more information about Colorado’s new health insurance exchange, it seems less certain that people will get the health care they need. The exchange, also called a marketplace, seems more complex every day....
