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NewsCalifornia, Nevada nurses plan massive strike
At war with their employers over what they say are inadequate protections against H1N1 flu, more than 16,000 RNs have set plans to strike on October 30. The contract dispute would affect 37... Read more...
Coalition forms to promote energy efficiency in hospitals
A new coalition has formed to promote the use of advanced energy efficiency and renewable technology in the design and construction of hospitals. The coalition, the Hospital Energy Alliance, includes... Read more...
WellPoint proceeds with $11.8M settlement with hospitals, despite dropouts
Though nearly 20 percent of the hospitals it approached have decided not to participate, WellPoint subsidiary Anthem Blue Cross of California is proceeding with its $11.8 million class action... Read more...
California HealthCare Foundation donates $10M for low-interest clinic loans
The California HealthCare Foundation has contributed $10 million to a low-interest loan pool that helps clinics for the poor and uninsured provide care during the state's budget impasse. This follows... Read more...
Coalition protests healthcare cuts in CA
It's somewhat ironic that a Governor as well known for his commitment to physical fitness as he is for being an aging action adventure hero has proposed deep budget cuts that could leave more than... Read more...
IL considering bill limiting charges to uninsured
The state of Illinois is considering a bill that would set limits on what hospitals would be allowed to charge and collect from eligible uninsured patients. Under the terms of the bill, which was... Read more...
St. Louis hospitals give uninsured discounts
St. Louis-based BJC Healthcare, a 13-hospital system that cares for about 30 percent of the hospital patients in the metro area, has agreed to give a 25 percent discount to all hospital patients... Read more...
SC court says uninsured not guaranteed discounts
A high court in South Carolina has ruled that state law doesn't force hospitals to give uninsured patients the same discounts offered insured patients. A lower court had held that a loophole in... Read more...
SC court examines discounts for uninsured
The South Carolina Supreme Court is considering a case which could result in discounts of 50 percent off of hospital bills for patients billed through 2004. The dispute arises from a state law, since... Read more...
Palo Alto Medical Foundation adds MDs, hospital
Things are humming along for the Palo Alto (CA) Medical Foundation (PAMF), which has just announced not only approval for its $375 million-odd dollar hospital project but also a merger with two area... Read more...
| Press ReleasesCatholic Healthcare West, CA's Bonds Rated 'A' On Strong Performance; Outlook StableDALLAS Oct. 9, 2009--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A' long-term rating to the Arizona Health Facilities Authority's $183.990 million series 2009D fixed-rate bonds and the Read more >> |
