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> Following a similar public health emergency in Boston, the state of New York has declared a flu emergency, the Associated Press reported. In the past week alone, New York hospitals saw patient admissions jump 55 percent. Article
> When mulling a bundled payment program with payers, hospitals must identify potential risks and sources of cost variation, among other considerations, AHA New Now reported. News Brief
> Johns Hopkins experts promote seven ethical obligations for patient care, which include protecting patients rights and interests and avoiding nonclinical risks. Statement
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> Last week, a California state judge denied Kaiser Permanente access to the computers and email account of the couple the healthcare group hired to store nearly 300,000 hospital files. Article
And Finally… Memorable moments from the Golden Globes. Article