Thu 1 Oct 2009
Growth is driven by creation of new positions in physician offices and residential care facilities.
Thu 1 Oct 2009
Joint Commission opens center to develop patient safety solutions
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Hospitals will follow an industrial approach to improve hand hygiene as well as addressing other problems.
Thu 1 Oct 2009
CareFirst reserves under scrutiny by D.C. insurance regulator
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A new law allows the district to order the company to spend excess funds on public health. The insurer says reserves should benefit plan members.
Thu 1 Oct 2009
Connecticut court opens door for patients to see peer review records
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Doctors say the state Supreme Court decision allowing Freedom of Information requests could chill peer review proceedings.
Thu 1 Oct 2009
Stricter self-referral rules may end some physician contracts with hospitals
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As of Oct. 1, physicians will have to restructure or unwind many hospital arrangements to avoid federal penalties. Some doctors worry patient care will suffer.