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Hospital executives are watching to see whether the net financial gains from next year's coverage expansion under the reform law surpass losses from the law's looming reimbursement cuts.
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Executives at large healthcare associations made healthy financial gains in 2011 as the industry continued to grapple with the transition and uncertainty of health reform.
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The nominees for Modern Healthcare's 12th annual 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare competition.
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Worries about low state Medicaid rates are growing as at least 25 states appear poised to undertake a historic broadening of their Medicaid programs' eligibility, according to health policy experts.
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The Obama administration is warning that budget cuts scheduled for March 1 would hit especially hard in mental healthcare, medical research and the drug approval process.
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The Obama administration is warning that budget cuts scheduled for March 1 would hit especially hard in mental healthcare, medical research and the drug approval process.
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Cook County Health and Hospitals System garnered some unusual attention recently in Washington. And it is the kind of notice hospitals are eager for as post-election fighting over federal spending ramps up.
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New York state officials are expected to ask federal health officials this week for immediate cash assistance for hospitals affected by superstorm Sandy.
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This year's ranking of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare includes 18 newcomers as well as eight honorees who have been on every list since it started in 2002.
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In response to pressures from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the private insurance market, most healthcare organizations are reorganizing and restructuring their clinical business models. And while not every provider seeks accountable care organization status, most expect to be...
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