Washington, DC — Confidence in market competition to spur high-quality, affordable health care is waning in communities across the country, according to research by the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC) published in the March/April edition of the peer-reviewed journal
2004 Issue #02 :: Latest National News
Health Affairs Studies Examine Competition, Physician Entrepreneurialism And Other Market Trends
AJT & Associates Introduce Mobilis Systems
Melbourne, FL — Leading scientific and technical services company, AJT & Associates has unveiled its newest and most advanced product line, Mobilis Systems. These self-contained, mobile, sterile facilities have been developed over the past two years for the US government and are being offered for the first time to the medical and scientific community, as [...]
Aspen Education Group Launches Nation
Cerritos, CA — Aspen Education Group has announced the launch of a new division to address the epidemic of obesity that is afflicting America
Carper Introduces Small Business Health Care Legislation
Washington, DC — In an attempt to curb the rising cost of health care, stimulate job growth and expand coverage for the uninsured, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., introduced new legislation that would allow small businesses to buy better-quality health insurance.
The legislation, titled the
Worsening Nursing Shortage And Declining Medical Reimbursement Levels Proving To Be Catalyst For Partnerships Within Health Care Community
Arlington, TX — Daybreak Venture, L.L.C., owner and operator of 79 nursing homes across Texas, announced it has selected iNsite Workforce Solutions by Nursefinders to take over management of its supplemental staffing operations. The move represents a trend emerging in the health care industry — health care networks are selecting and partnering with one vendor [...]
Emergency Department Diversion Crisis Eases Costly Expansions Forestalled By Improved Hospital Capacity Management
Washington, DC — The nationwide surge in emergency department ambulance diversions has eased as hospitals improved capacity management to free up beds and communities increased coordination to prevent diversions, according to a study released today by the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC).
Although emergency department (ED) diversions — when a hospital lacks capacity to [...]
Cell Damage Caused by Free Radicals Could Explain Why Some Schizophrenics Fail To Resapond To Treatment
Washington, DC — Damage to brain cells caused by an excess of free radicals, naturally occurring bodily chemicals that have been linked to a variety of health problems, could help explain why some schizophrenics either fail to improve or deteriorate as they age, according to a new study that appears today in the American Journal [...]
APIC Appoints Kathy L. Warye Executive Director
Washington, DC — The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) announced the appointment of Kathy L. Warye as the organization
Health Insurance Tax Credit Proposals Would Do Little To Increase Coverage
Washington, DC — According to a study by Center for Studying Health System Change(HSC) researchers published journal
APhA Announces Candidates For President-Elect And Trustees
Washington, DC — The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has announced its slate of candidates for president-elect and trustees for elections to be held in the fall of 2004.
Candidates for president-elect for 2005-2006 are Bruce R. Canaday of Wilmington, NC, and Winifred A. Landis of Lafayette, IN. Nominated for election to serve 2005-2008 terms on the [...]
PhA Supports FDA Efforts To Decrease Risks Of Counterfeit Drugs Entering US Medication Supply
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) strongly supports the efforts of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to decrease the risk of counterfeit drugs entering our nation
United Hospital Fund Issues Report On New Approach To Aging Services:
New York, NY — A dynamic program in New York City shows promise as a national model for helping the elderly live independent and healthier lives in their own communities, according to a new report issued by the United Hospital Fund.
Former MedQuist Inc. President And CEO Donates $20,000 To Create Scholarship Fund
Chicago, IL — The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) has announced the creation of the David A. Cohen Scholarship Fund through the association
CPM Patient Retention, Acquisition Program Posts Consistent Performance In Three Markets
Middleton, WI — Three different health care providers in three areas of the country significantly increased their patient volume and revenue with a personalized patient acquisition and retention program developed by Customer Potential Management (CPM) Marketing Group. CPM is a pioneer in the development of relationship management solutions for health care.
Each of the [...]
ASTRO Staff Continues To Grow In Response To Member Needs
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) is pleased to announce staff changes that will help the Society provide enhanced services to its members, highly trained cancer specialists who to treat patients with radiation therapies.
Jennifer Padberg has been hired as ASTRO
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HealthCare Review
(New England edition : online)
ISSN 1554-8155
(New England edition : online)
ISSN 1554-8155
