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Cheaper concierge primary care comes to the masses
The concept of concierge care is shifting toward a more ecumenical model, in which the approach once relegated to the wealthy can reach the masses.
Hospital collection firm sued for harsh practices
A major debt collector for hospitals has been harshly criticized for its practices, which may be hindering patients from seeking care and violating their privacy rights, reported the Minneapolis Star
DME competitive bidding saves $202M, spreads nationwide
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will dramatically expand a program that encourages competitive bidding for durable medical equipment (DME), The New York Times reported. The program,
4 mHealth startups with potential
The New York Times continues its foray into emerging mHealth technologies, this time with a review of several emerging mobile startups that it says are "pushing the transformation" of the U.S.
Smartphone use to spur mobile health advertising
Hospitals still kicking the tires on mobile advertising could be falling behind, according to a story published this week in New York Times. The article makes the connection between the fast-growing
Self-dealing rife at struggling hospital
The governance and management of Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn was rife with self-dealing and spending on lavish cars, trips and entertainment, reported The New York Times. In addition
State regulators pull back on Medicaid audits
New York state has chosen to relent on its audits of Medicaid providers, a decision that has raised questions about the role of providers played in softening the process, reported The New York Times.
Nursing care moving to outpatient model
The number of skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes is on the decline with the introduction of in-home care, which is aimed at cutting costs, according to The New York Times . Despite the aging
6 ways hospitals can address medical errors better
Despite the public's near-wailing about the difficulties of air travel, about 150 million boardings of commercial jets take place in this country in an average year. The reasons are simple: Air
SGR fix stalled in the House
A potential "doc fix" for the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula is now in flux now that lawmakers cannot agree to the contours of a payroll tax extension, reports The Washington Post. A temporary
