Executives news and information

New guidelines on patient-provider financial interactions could be severely tested by high-deductible insurance plans.
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The changes driven by the reform law make it crucial that providers stay on top of a growing list of compliance issues.
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A burst of products and services are encouraging supply chain leaders to look to a centralized computer cloud.
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CareCloud, a Boston-based provider of cloud-based practice management, electronic health record and medical billing software and services, has named Tom Cady VP of professional services.
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The American Osteopathic Association has hired Adrienne White-Faines to be its new executive director. She starts next month and will replace John Crosby, who is retiring.
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Economic forces and changes in insurance arrangements are expected to increase volatility in the healthcare business.
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The last time the American Medical Association had a contested election over who would be its next president was three years ago. And, just like in 2010, the candidates were asked about the AMA support of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Modern Healthcare news editor Gregg Blesch previews coverage of the Healthcare Financial Management Association's annual conference, in Orlando, Fla.
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MDSave, a Brentwood, Tenn.-based company that allows consumers to buy healthcare services over the Web, has added former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Dr. Bill Frist to its board of directors.
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It's no surprise that collaboration between payers and providers will continue to increase as the launch of health insurance exchanges in October approaches. But sustaining that cooperation will require “physician champions” to work closely with payers and more simplified contracts...
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