Provider to pay $2.4 million to settle HIPAA violation after naming patient in press release
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May 12, 2017
A Texas health system has agreed to pay $2.4 million to settle potential HIPAA violations stemming from an incident where it named a patient in a press release, authorities announced Wednesday.
Analysis: Malpractice premiums lower where damage caps exist
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Haymarket Media
Jan 21, 2004
Medical malpractice insurance premiums are more than 17% lower in states that have capped court awards. But the absence of such tort reform measures in other states does not fully explain recent jumps...
Dems threaten allowing automatic Medicare cuts to kick in
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 20, 2017
After tax votes, Congress’ focus may shift to mandatory spending cuts and Medicare.
Senior Comedy Afternoons releases DVD
Apr 21, 2015
Senior Comedy Afternoons has released a new DVD titled “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” which was filmed last fall in California.
Indiana lawmaker proposes nursing home pay-for-performance bill
Jan 28, 2011
An Indiana state Senate committee has advanced a bill that would reward better performing nursing homes while generally penalizing weaker ones financially. Sen. Patricia Miller (R) proposed the bill, and...
Name that tune: Alzheimer’s patients more easily recall new information when it is sung to them
May 13, 2010
It has been said that music has charms to soothe the savage beast. Now, research shows it also may have the power to help Alzheimer’s patients remember new information.
Some states could benefit from early Medicaid expansion funding, news report says
Apr 02, 2010
Thursday marked the first day states were eligible to apply for early federal funding assistance to begin a massive expansion of Medicaid as part of the new healthcare law. Some states could benefit from...
Pressure over healthcare reform builds as U.S. lawmakers’ summer recess nears
Jul 24, 2009
Providers will be waiting, watching and lobbying with baited breath over the coming week, as House leaders attempt to steer their three-headed proposal for healthcare reform before the full House for a...
An IT essential
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Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2007
When it comes to protecting information technology, asset management is not an optional task, technology experts say
ACO book helps leaders prepare for future
Apr 04, 2012
In the wake of healthcare reform, accountable care organizations continue to emerge as an increasingly likely care delivery option. The Healthcare Executive’s Guide to ACO Strategy helps operators...