As more of Alaska's healthcare providers transition to electronic medical records, a health information exchange network is being lauded as better for doctors and patients, but also has its share of controversy over privacy. FULL STORY »
Last year, two of the largest pediatric groups in Anchorage, Alaska, discovered what Alaska Regional Hospital is charging for a simple infant procedure. And they decided to take a quiet stand against a fee they feel is unreasonably high. FULL STORY »
The complex machinery of healthcare is being reimagined everywhere in the nation through the combined prism of new regulations and shifting economics, even here on the continent’s frosted fringe. FULL STORY »
Just months before the creation of a $4 billion health system, the two Roman Catholic hospital operators behind the deal have abandoned talks for now, citing disagreements over back-office functions. FULL STORY »
By David Espo, AP Special Correspondent | February 24, 2013
Unlike in earlier rounds of budget brinkmanship, President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans both seem content to fight out their latest showdown on the current terrain, let across-the-board spending cuts take effect on March 1 and allow them to stay in place for weeks if not much longer. FULL STORY »
Providence Health & Services will have another physician as its president and CEO, as officials have promoted Dr. Rod Hochman to lead the 29-hospital Catholic healthcare system. FULL STORY »
By Gregg Blesch and Rich Daly | November 15, 2012
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HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Thursday that states would have four more weeks to decide whether to operate their own health insurance exchanges under the healthcare reform law. FULL STORY »
Alaska's health and social services department has been recognized by the federal government as a national leader for its efforts to enhance the safety and quality of healthcare by embracing the use of health information technology. FULL STORY »
Catholic Health Initiatives, Englewood, Colo., has signed a letter of intent to affiliate with fellow Catholic care provider eight-hospital PeaceHealth, Bellevue, Wash. FULL STORY »
A paper released by the American College of Physicians highlights state and federal laws that it says limit physician-patient communication and present roadblocks to better care. FULL STORY »
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